How Identity Has Influenced a Vice President Head of ESG at Compass Diversified's Career
Zoe's career in the male-dominated finance industry has been shaped by a commitment to inclusivity, driven by the belief that "a more diverse workforce...created diversity of thought." This commitment motivates their approach to career advancement, focusing on "how do we make it more inclusive?" rather than solely focusing on personal advancement.
Executive/Leadership, Overcoming Challenges, Workplace Challenges, Motivational Stories, Inclusivity
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Zoe Koskinas
Vice President, Head of ESG
Compass Diversified
University of Western Sydney
UCLA Anderson School of Management - EMBA
Business & Related
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Climate, Environment and Sustainability
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Zoe's career in finance has been shaped by the male-dominated nature of the industry, leading her to focus on initiatives to bring more women into the field.
2. She views diversity as crucial for a stronger and more inclusive workforce, promoting diversity of thought and problem-solving.
3. Her approach to her career involves actively working towards making the finance industry more inclusive and balanced, rather than simply navigating the existing challenges as an outsider.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a female in the finance industry, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
It's impacted the way I've navigated my career because the finance industry is certainly male-dominated. So, the way that I have approached my career is by asking: how can I also inspire, encourage, and help bring other females into the industry?
When I've seen this happen, it's created a more diverse workforce. This diversity isn't only in terms of gender, but also in terms of diversity of thought, inclusion, and problem-solving.
Every time that I've felt like an outsider, I've then thought, "How can I become an insider?" or "How can we make this more balanced?" So, the way that I'm always approaching my career in finance is: how do we make it more inclusive?