Roger Ferguson, one of just five Black ceos of Fortune 500 companies in 2021, leads organizations and audiences to a deeper understanding that closing the racial wealth gap is a net positive for the economy overall, not just the right thing to do. How is the discussion around race, equity, representation, and justice different than in the past? Roger Optimistically sees organizations moving from talk to commitment and disclosing how they are progressing, annually updating where they stand achieving long-term goals. Roger expertly navigates a conversation of what it was like being the only black executive in boardrooms and the strategies he used to navigate ‘onlyness’ and actionable ways organizations and audiences can do the same and support representation across the corporate landscape.
Roger Ferguson has long focused on financial well-being and security, most recently leading the 17,000 employees of financial services provider TIAA which manages $1.3 trillion in assets through a shift to remote work during a pandemic and the racial reckoning following George Floyd’s death. Roger led TIAA staying true to their values and came through these series of crises as a financially strong and stable company with ample capital. He embodies four specific traits that define a good leader: expertise, vision, perseverance, and empathy – and authentically captures the audience’s attention, explaining why these traits are necessary to lead in uncertain and difficult times.
Join Roger Ferguson, the former President and CEO of TIAA, as he shares his insights on navigating the challenges that arise in a post-COVID world. Drawing from his experience in leadership during times of crisis and his expertise in economics, Roger offers actionable strategies for achieving financial well-being, making the most of government resources, and driving growth through enhanced diversity and inclusion.
