Luke Visconti is the Chief Executive Officer of DiversityInc Media LLC. He directs all editorial and business operations of the publication, as well as events and the consulting practice.
Mr. Visconti developed and directs the methodology for The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®, now in its 12th year. He also established the benchmarking consulting practice that is the core of DiversityInc’s business. His column, “Ask the White Guy,” is a top draw on DiversityInc.com. He is a frequent senior-level lecturer on the business benefits of diversity to corporations, business groups and nonprofit organizations.
He has interviewed many senior leaders, including CIA Director Leon Panetta, Ernst & Young Chairman and CEO Jim Turley, AT&T Chairman, CEO and President Randall Stephenson, Vice Admirals Andy Winns and Mark Ferguson, Sodexo Global CEO Michel Landel and SEC Commissioner Luis Aguilar. He has appeared on FOX, MSNBC, CNBC and NPR. More than 20 CEOs have spoken at DiversityInc events, which average over 600 attendees from 200 companies twice every year.
Mr. Visconti founded DiversityInc in 1998. He founded the DiversityInc Foundation in 2006 and has endowed scholarships at Bennett College for Women, New Jersey City University (HSI) and the Education Opportunity Funds at both Camden and Newark campuses at Rutgers University. He donates all of his speaking fees and distributed more than $500,000 from the DiversityInc Foundation and been responsible for raising over $2 million for the Rutgers Future Scholars program.
Prior to entering the publishing industry, he was on active duty as a naval aviator and commissioned officer with the U.S. Navy from 1982 to 1990, and in the reserves until 1992.
Mr. Visconti holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. |
Linda is the Corporate Vice President, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion and the Chief Diversity Officer at Supervalu. In this role she is responsible for the development and execution of the organizations diversity and inclusion strategy and talent management strategy including talent acquisition and talent development. She works closely with leaders and human resource partners on people strategies to create value for each of the companies’ stakeholders. With her team she addresses attraction, representation, retention, training, development, succession planning/talent review and engagement.
Previously she was the Corporate Director of Human Resources responsible for developing and implementing the human resource strategy and operating plans that supported the long range business objectives of the merchandising and marketing organizations and developing and recommending HR solutions to support business strategies. Prior to this role she was the Vice President of Human Resources at Farm Fresh Supermarkets where she was responsible for developing and implementing the human resource strategy for the organization. She was a strategic business partner served on the Executive Committee.
Linda serves as the Board Chair for Supervalu ASSIST Foundation; Network for Executive Women Board of Directors, National African American Association in HR-Minnesota Advisory Board, Urban League, Norfolk State University Cluster and Board Chair Supervalu Corporate Diversity & Inclusion Council.
In 2003 she was recognized as Outstanding Professional Woman of the year in Hampton Roads for her business accomplishments and leadership in the community. She has also received the Human Resources Excellence Award and the President’s Award.
Linda enjoys mentoring young women, is an avid reader and loves to travel with her husband Devon and spending time with her extended family. |