McCann's Singleton Beato Wins 4A's Face of Talent Gladiator Award for Diversity Achievements
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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