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Ginnette Harvey

Transform workplace diversity and performance with Ginnette Harvey, speaker and DEI strategist. Ginnette works with organizations to build inclusive environments, develop high-performance teams, and coach women leaders. Named in SIA's Top 100 influential leaders and Stevie Award winner for Woman of the Year.

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Ginnette Harvey, Speaker | Leadership Development, Coach & DEI
Ginnette Harvey

Ginnette Harvey

Chicago, United States

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  • Founder and CEO of Harper & Gray, specializing in DEI
  • Co-founded US subsidiary of STEM recruiting firm, grew it to $300m revenue
  • Recognized in Top 100 influential leaders in staffing by SIA
Ginnette has spent the last 17 years developing high performance teams, coaching leaders to reach their full potential, and advising companies on both talent and DEI strategy. Now the Founder and CEO of Harper & Gray, a talent solutions company that specializes in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Ginnette works with a range of companies, supporting them in creating more diverse and inclusive working environments. Prior to founding Harper & Gray, Ginnette co-founded the US subsidiary of a specialist STEM recruiting firm, growing it organically to $300m in annual revenue. As a Board member and Senior Executive of a global team, Ginnette is a fierce advocate of gender equality, having broken through the proverbial glass ceiling. As a result, her work also includes Leadership Development with a focus on creating confidence in high-potential women. Ginnette has been named in the Top 100 most influential leaders in staffing by SIA, won Woman of the Year Stevie by American Business Awards, and Best Sales Director in North America by WISA, amongst her other impressive accolades. If you're looking for expert advice to better understand how you can create a more diverse and inclusive working environment whilst taking your team to the very top of their game, book in and level up with Ginnette.

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Ginnette offers your team insights from a proven leader in diversity and equity. Her expertise in building high-performance teams and fostering inclusive environments will empower your business to excel. Benefit from her award-winning strategies to elevate your team's potential and champion gender equality for lasting organizational success.

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What is Ginnette Harvey's speaking style like?

Ginnette Harvey draws on 17 years of practitioner experience in talent and DEI strategy, framing sessions around real-world case studies from her work scaling a STEM recruiting firm to $300m in revenue and founding Harper & Gray.

What topics does Ginnette Harvey specialise in?

Ginnette Harvey speaks on DEI strategy, high-performance team development, and leadership development with a focus on women in senior roles. She is Founder and CEO of Harper & Gray and previously co-founded the US subsidiary of a STEM recruiting firm, growing it to $300m in annual revenue.

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