Corporate Responsibility

Paul G. Boitmann
Chief Customer Development Officer

I believe fostering diversity is everyone's responsibility; open, honest and respectful communication is the cornerstone of good business. Inclusion and diversity is not a 'nice to have' but is fundamentally the right thing to do. Greater diversity equals greater growth.

William A. Burke III
Group President - Newell Professional

Inclusion and diversity is like teamwork and differentiation. The two are critical to our ultimate success as a corporation as we look to drive Brands That Matter™ with a world-class organization.

Juan R. Figuereo
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

I believe fostering diversity and inclusion in the work place is not only the right thing to do, it is also a good business practice. An empowered team can be most effective when its members reflect the customers and consumers that we are trying to reach.

Eduardo Senf
President - Newell Rubbermaid International

Inclusion and diversity is the ability of seeking, listening and respecting the value of every contribution, regardless of its origin. It is the wisdom to perfect a decision, being business or personal, by looking at it from every different perspective and angles. We can only do that by inviting to the table different minds, hearts, bodies and souls. It is the ability to deeply believe that everybody has a true value. At Newell Rubbermaid, we believe that it is a must-have, and we will only win when we turn this believe into an active part of our everyday journey.

Gordon Steele
Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer

Diversity has been a foundational element of the information technology environment for many years, and IT organizations have benefited enormously from the wealth of talent and experience that come with a diverse workforce. The variety of thought and approaches that come with a team of people that arrive from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, leads to more creativity and success than would ever be possible in a world without diversity.

James M. Sweet
Executive Vice President - Human Resources

As we continue our journey towards a global company of Brands That Matter and great people, known for best-in-class results, it is obvious that our people must not only reflect the demographics of our consumer – but they must also provide unique perspectives from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Our efforts towards a better, more inclusive culture will allow us to complete the journey.

Ted Woehrle
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

Building a diverse and inclusive work force is good business strategy. I have seen it time and time again over the course of my career – diverse and inclusive business teams get the best results. When you tackle an issue with a group of people who look at it differently, you'll end up with a better solution than if your team is made up of people who all see the issue the same way. At Newell Rubbermaid, we are committed to developing a more diverse and inclusive work force to drive better business results.