Ramirez named Chief Diversity Executive at Union Bank.
March 24, 2012
Union Bank, N.A. named Executive Vice President George A. Ramirez as the company’s first Chief Diversity Executive, whose mission is to broaden the diversity of the company’s senior management and executive ranks. Reporting to Union Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Masashi Oka, Ramirez will serve a significant role in leveraging diversity as a strategic advantage in the highly competitive banking industry.
“We’ve made strides in this area over the years, but there’s more opportunity to develop, recruit, and retain diverse executive talent. I’m confident that George’s leadership as Chief Diversity Executive will accelerate our efforts to shape a premier executive team and, at the same time, enhance our inclusive culture”
“This is the next step in strengthening Union Bank’s position as an industry leader to more fully reflect the face of society in our executive workforce,” Oka said. “We’ve made strides in this area over the years, but there’s more opportunity to develop, recruit, and retain diverse executive talent. I’m confident that George’s leadership as Chief Diversity Executive will accelerate our efforts to shape a premier executive team and, at the same time, enhance our inclusive culture,” Oka continued.
