Bloomberg Industry Group hires head of diversity and inclusion

Bloomberg Industry Group announced Friday the appointment of Ebony Amoroso as head of diversity, inclusion and community.

Amoroso will work with senior leaders on diversity and inclusion strategies that drive action, change, and progress.

She will oversee the implementation of the company’s recently released Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan. Amoroso will also serve as an advocate for employee resource groups and oversee the company’s local and national philanthropic and community engagement initiatives.

“Ebony has developed a stellar track record leading cutting-edge diversity programs across the media landscape, and I’m excited to welcome her on board to fill this critically important role,” said Josh Eastright, CEO of Bloomberg Industry Group, in a statement. “Ebony’s leadership will play a vital role in helping us expand and enhance the work we’re doing to build one of the industry’s most diverse workplaces, ensuring that we’re continuing to create a truly welcoming and equitable environment for every member of our team, and driving greater diversity and representation throughout the company.”

Amoroso joins Bloomberg Industry Group after leading global diversity and inclusion at Endeavor, where she led the company’s Empower, Mentorship and Recruitment programs and created a corporate training structure to help new employees achieve greater success within the company.