NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Singleton
Beato, Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer at McCann
Worldgroup, was honored today as this year's winner of the
prestigious Gladiator Award at The Face of Talent, the advertising
and communications industry's premier event to celebrate and engage
top diverse talent. The multi-day symposium, which was
established in 2011 as a catalyst for agency leaders and their
clients, is sponsored by the American Association of Advertising
Agencies (4A's) and its Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
(MAIP) initiative.
The Gladiator Award recognizes industry professionals "who have
been steadfast and unyielding in their pursuit to challenge
conventional wisdom and transcend the status quo" and "who embody
the highest standard of excellence in their organization and
community."
"Singleton has consistently provided leadership, partnership,
guidance and support in the design and application of best
practices in diversity and talent development," said Harris Diamond, Chairman and CEO of McCann
Worldgroup, who presented the award at the Face of Talent's
Diversity Leadership Luncheon. "Most important, she never stops
reminding us that this requires our commitment, drive and desire to
be better."
Beato, who joined McCann Worldgroup in her current position in
March, has more than 20 years of experience as an accomplished
human resources leader in driving people and culture initiatives
across a wide range of industries. She previously had been
Executive VP, Diversity Strategy and Talent Development at the
4A's.
Her career accomplishments, for which she was recognized with
the Gladiator Award, have included leading the transformation of
MAIP and the 4A's Foundation, as well as the development of
The Face Of Talent symposium and the industry's only national
Talent Leadership Conference, Talent@2030. She has received
numerous accolades for her work from the American Advertising
Federation, ADCOLOR and the World Diversity Leadership Summit.
About McCann Worldgroup
McCann Worldgroup, part of
the Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG), is a leading global marketing
services company with 24,000 employees in more than 100 countries,
comprising McCann (advertising), MRM//McCann (digital
marketing/relationship management), Momentum Worldwide (total brand
experience), McCann Health (professional/dtc communications), CRAFT
(global adaptation and production), UM (media management), Weber
Shandwick (public relations), FutureBrand (consulting/design),
ChaseDesign (shopper marketing) and PMK-BNC.
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