Ann Powell | Building a radically inclusive culture

Ann Powell, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Bristol Myers Squibb, talks with Maril about her leadership journey. The culture of “radical inclusivity” Powell has shepherded at BMS has allowed the company to continuously and successfully transform the past several years, and Powell has learned a lot through the work. She and Maril discuss the evolution of HR from an administrative function to a strategic business function; why Powell sees storytelling as an absolutely critical skill for HR leaders; and what BMS is doing to promote workforce wellbeing — a topic that Powell believes will become a powerful competitive advantage and differentiator for the businesses that choose to prioritize it.

 

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4:33 The evolution of culture and HR

11:43 Merging data and storytelling for impact

20:33 Building a radically inclusive culture

27:25 Creating an ecosystem for inclusivity

 

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Ann M. Powell is the global head of Human Resources for Bristol Myers Squibb. She is deeply committed to driving the company’s global capabilities in talent management, culture and organizational effectiveness while enabling an empowered workforce. She also currently serves as the executive sponsor of the Living Life Better company wellness program.

Ann partners across the company to foster an energized workforce and radically inclusive culture, where individuals are encouraged to exceed their potential a