Twitter Appoints Dalana Brand Chief People and Diversity Officer

By Paige Boyd, Managing Editor

Social media platform Twitter has announced Dalana Brand as their new Chief People and Diversity Officer this week. According to Black Enterprise, Brand will "lead the company’s Global People Team, as well as inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility initiatives while working with executive management and the Board of Directors to support the company’s strategic direction."

In a statement, Brand stated, "We are on a journey to become the world’s most inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible technology company, which is key to serving the public conversation. I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the company’s global workforce and accelerate the progress we’ve made to create the best, most inclusive people experience for everyone at Twitter.”

Brand joined the company in 2018 and rose to her previous role as Vice President of People Experience and head of its Inclusion & Diversity department. She is only the 2nd Black woman and third Black C-Suite executive since 2013, when Twitter went public. Prior to joining Twitter, the Michigan State grad served as VP of total rewards at Electronic Arts (EA) and in various senior roles at Whirlpool Corporation. In her new role, Brand will continue Twitter's moving forward with expanding roles in the company for women and people of color. According to Black Enterprise, Brand will "focus on initiatives such as expanding Twitter’s decentralized work strategy, creating an inclusive environment for employees around the world regardless of where they work, as well as prioritizing transparency and accountability throughout the company through initiatives like pay transparency. Dalana will also continue to focus on the company’s 2025 Vision — a set of ambitious representation goals for a more diverse and inclusive future."