Best CEOs for Diversity 2023 | Comparably

Best CEOs for Diversity 2023

Comparably’s 6th Annual list of Best CEOs for Diversity represents the top-ranked CEOs, based solely on sentiment ratings from employees of color on Comparably.com in the previous 12 months (May 2022 - May 2023). Derived from 15 million ratings across 70,000 companies, the list is segmented by Top 100 CEOs of Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 CEOs of Small/Mid-size businesses (500 or less employees). Read Methodology

  1. 1
    Arvind Krishna IBM's CEO
    Arvind Krishna
    • IBM
    • Armonk, NY
    Our CEO is authentic and honest, and instead of just spewing the corporate-speak like at other companies, they are seriously commited to diversity and inclusion, done the right way.
    IBM Employee
  2. 2
    Maria Black ADP's CEO
    Maria Black
    • ADP
    • Roseland, NJ
    The most positive thing about ADP's culture is how inclusive it is. Our CEO cares about employees. Supportive environment.
    ADP Employee
  3. 3
    Vladimir Shmunis RingCentral's CEO
    Vladimir Shmunis
    • RingCentral
    • Belmont, CA
    Very supportive leadership team! The CEO is a very down to earth person, a great human being, and a huge advocate for diversity and equity.
    RingCentral Employee
  4. 4
    Aneel Bhursi Workday's CEO
    Aneel Bhusri & Carl Eschenbach
    • Workday
    • Pleasanton, CA
    Our leadership team is supportive, encouraging, and are genuinely happy for colleagues as we grow and develop and/or achieve wins. The importance placed on ethics, equality, and diversity are inspiring at Workday.
    Workday Employee
  5. 5
    Nathan Schultz Chegg's CEO
    Dan Rosensweig
    • Chegg
    • Santa Clara, CA
    I like how the CEO and leadership team supports a variety of initiatives and decisions that reflect our company values and they invest in employees; supporting ERGs, celebrating diversity, eco-friendly purchase choices, benefits for mental health and for gender transition - the list goes on.
    Chegg Employee
  6. 6
    Amit Walia Informatica's CEO
    Amit Walia
    • Informatica
    • Redwood City, CA
    The best thing about the CEO is the vision and commitment to diversity and doing the right thing.
    Informatica Employee
  7. 7
    Yamini Rangan HubSpot's CEO
    Yamini Rangan
    • HubSpot
    • Cambridge, MA
    The commitment to DI&B is real and this is the first work environment where I've felt I can bring my whole self to work without fear of judgement. The CEO and leadership team have created an amazing culture!
    HubSpot Employee
  8. 8
    Dara Khosrowshahi Uber's CEO
    Dara Khosrowshahi
    • Uber
    • San Francisco, CA
    Our CEO values diversity and motivates you to be your true self in the workplace.
    Uber Employee
  9. 9
    Kumsal Bayazit Elsevier's CEO
    Kumsal Bayazit
    • Elsevier
    • New York, NY
    Our CEO has set the tone and is a breath of fresh air. She has begun building a true culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity. She is a truly authentic, strong, and caring leader that is propelling the business forward.
    Elsevier Employee
  10. 10
    Satya Nadella Microsoft's CEO
    Satya Nadella
    • Microsoft
    • Redmond, WA
    Diversity and inclusion are embedded in the culture from the top down, starting with the CEO.
    Microsoft Employee
  11. 11
    Michael Weening Calix's CEO
    Michael Weening
    • Calix
    • San Jose, CA
    The most positive part of Calix's culture is the CEO's push for inclusivity and the diversity of the people who make up the culture. Everyone has a voice, and feedback is welcomed from leadership.
    Calix Employee
  12. 12
    Chris Caldwell Concentrix's CEO
    Chris Caldwell
    • Concentrix
    • Newark, CA
    Our CEO is hard working, smart, dedicated to CX, and fearless. He keeps the organization moving forward through any obstacles. There is so much diversity in our organization and I love working with team members across the world!
    Concentrix Employee
  13. 13
    Robert G. Painter Trimble's CEO
    Robert G. Painter
    • Trimble
    • Westminster, CO
    The company is very international, and very inclusive. We still have a way to go to improve our diversity, but I think we are on track particularly given that we operate in male dominated customer segments. The CEO has demonstrated strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
    Trimble Employee
  14. 14
    Hugh Jones RX's CEO
    Hugh Jones
    • RX
    • Norwalk, CT
    The leadership team at RX is incredibly supportive and has a strong focus on important topics such as inclusion, diversity and sustainability.
    RX Employee
  15. 15
    Eugene Goland, President and CEO New York, USA DataArt's CEO
    Eugene Goland
    • DataArt
    • New York, NY
    The CEO has created a culture that gives respect to cultural diversity, days-off on official national holidays, access to numerous courses, learning materials and programs.
    DataArt Employee
  16. 16
    Bryce Maddock TaskUs' CEO
    Bryce Maddock
    • TaskUs
    • New Braunfels, TX
    The CEO pushes a culture of people first and stresses diversity.
    TaskUs Employee
  17. 17
    Martin Migoya Globant's CEO
    Martin Migoya
    • Globant
    • San Francisco, CA
    I like our CEO's vision of business, culture, diversity, ethics and values. Leadership leads the way for others to strive for more, to be kind to others and the planet.
    Globant Employee
  18. 18
    Jorge Amar TP's CEO
    Daniel Julien
    • Teleperformance
    • Salt Lake City, UT
    The CEO and leadership team created a culture focused on people. Also, Diversity & Inclusion is embedded into our DNA.
    Teleperformance Employee
  19. 19
    Shoaib Makani Motive's CEO
    Shoaib Makani
    • Motive
    • California City, CA
    Motive embraces diversity and provides equal opportunity of growth to everyone. This is modeled from the CEO all the way down.
    Motive Employee
  20. 20
    Sunil Mittal Movate's CEO
    Sunil Mittal
    • Movate
    • Plano, TX
    Our culture is all-inclusive and diverse. The CEO and leadership team have created a multicultural fabric that connects all of us worldwide -- speaking one language and being united with one voice. They value people and their skills, and believe that people are our biggest asset.
    Movate Employee
  21. 21
    Amy Zupon Vertafore's CEO
    Amy Zupon
    • Vertafore
    • Denver, CO
    The CEO lives our values and is willing to roll up their sleeves. They walk-the-walk on diversity and make decisions for the long term.
    Vertafore Employee
  22. 22
    Anand Birje Encora's CEO
    Venu Raghavan
    • Encora
    • Scottsdale, AZ
    The CEO is culture focused on people always creating diverse and safe spaces for all. This is really how inclusion should be.
    Encora Employee
  23. 24
    Shantanu Narayen Adobe's CEO
    Shantanu Narayen
    • Adobe
    • San Jose, CA
    We have wise leadership and a CEO who focuses on diversity, inclusion, retaining talent, and doing meaningful work.
    Adobe Employee
  24. 25
    Franck Lheureux Ivalua's CEO
    David Khuat Duy
    • Ivalua
    • Redwood City, CA
    Our leadership is a high integrity team, and the CEO works hard to bridge and promote the company's cultural diversity.
    Ivalua Employee
  25. 26
    Paul N. Leone The Breakers Palm Beach's CEO
    Paul N. Leone
    • The Breakers Palm Beach
    • Palm Beach, FL
  26. 27
    Jack Freker Lean Solutions Group's CEO
    Robert Cadena
    • Lean Solutions Group
    • Miami, FL
  27. 28
    Laurent Uberti Foundever's CEO
    Laurent Uberti
    • Foundever
    • Miami, FL
  28. 29
    Bharat Rao Startek's CEO
    Bharat Rao
    • Startek
    • Denver, CO
  29. 31
    Steve Vaughan Cafe Rio Mexican Grill's CEO
    Steve Vaughan
    • Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
    • Salt Lake City, UT
  30. 32
    Dallas Tanner Invitation Homes' CEO
    Dallas Tanner
    • Invitation Homes
    • Dallas, TX
  31. 33
    Ted Saunders Snap Finance's CEO
    Matt Hawkins
    • Snap Finance
    • Salt Lake City, UT
  32. 34
    David McKillips TopGolf's CEO
    Artie Starrs
    • Topgolf
    • Dallas, TX
  33. 35
    Mike Rosenbaum Guidewire Software's CEO
    Mike Rosenbaum
    • Guidewire Software
    • San Mateo, CA
  34. 36
    Anji Reddy Maram CRITICALRIVER INC. CEO
    Anji Reddy Maram
    • CRITICALRIVER INC.
    • Pleasanton, CA
  35. 37
    Jorge Gonzalez City National Bank of Florida's CEO
    Jorge Gonzalez
    • City National Bank of Florida
    • Miami, FL
  36. 38
    Nick Bedford Smith's CEO
    Robert & Leland Ackerley
    • Smith
    • Houston, TX
  37. 39
    Chris Rogers Instacart's CEO
    Fidji Simo
    • Instacart
    • San Francisco, CA
  38. 40
    Christoph Schweizer Boston Consulting Group's CEO
    Christoph Schweizer
    • Boston Consulting Group
    • Boston, MA
  39. 41
    Pete McCanna Baylor Scott & White Health's CEO
    Pete McCanna
    • Baylor Scott & White Health
    • Dallas, TX
  40. 42
    Andrew Wang Beacon Hill's CEO
    Andrew Wang
    • Beacon Hill Staffing Group
    • Boston, MA
  41. 43
    George Zoley The GEO Group's CEO
    Jose Gordo
    • The GEO Group
    • Boca Raton, FL
  42. 44
    Rick McConnell Dynatrace's CEO
    Rick McConnell
    • Dynatrace
    • Waltham, MA
  43. 45
    Nirav Tolia Nextdoor's CEO
    Sarah Friar
    • Nextdoor
    • San Francisco, CA
  44. 46
    Dmitry Loschinin Luxoft's CEO
    Dmitry Loschinin
    • Luxoft
    • New York, NY
  45. 47
    Tomer Weingarten SentinelOne's CEO
    Tomer Weingarten
    • SentinelOne
    • Mountain View, CA
  46. 48
    George Fraser Fivetran's CEO
    George Fraser
    • Fivetran
    • Oakland, CA
  47. 49
    Tim Stadthaus Asurion's CEO
    Tony Detter
    • Asurion
    • Nashville, TN
  48. 50
    Rajeev Singh Smartsheet's CEO
    Mark Mader
    • Smartsheet
    • Bellevue, WA
  49. 51
    Bhanu Chopra RateGain's CEO
    Bhanu Chopra
    • RateGain
    • Irving, TX
  50. 52
    Mark Thurmond and Steve Vintz Tenable's CEO
    Amit Yoran
    • Tenable
    • Columbia, MD
  51. 53
    Jeff Shaner Aveanna Healthcare's CEO
    Jeff Shaner
    • Aveanna Healthcare
    • Atlanta, GA
  52. 54
    DJ Paoni Certinia's CEO
    Scott Brown
    • Certinia
    • San Jose, CA
  53. 55
    R. Scott Rowe Flowserve's CEO
    R. Scott Rowe
    • Flowserve
    • Irving, TX
  54. 56
    Mary Leigh Phillips DriveTime | Bridgecrest | SilverRock's CEO
    Scott Worthington
    • DriveTime
    • Tempe, AZ
  55. 57
    Ryan Northington Simplus' CEO
    Ryan Northington
    • Simplus
    • Salt Lake City, UT
  56. 58
    Brian Cassin Experian's CEO
    Brian Cassin
    • Experian
    • Costa Mesa, CA
  57. 59
    Tarun Raisoni Rahi's CEO
    Tarun Raisoni
    • Rahi
    • Fremont, CA
  58. 60
    Harley Lippman Genesis10 CEO
    Harley Lippman
    • Genesis10
    • New York, NY
  59. 61
    Tom Barr Sono Bello's CEO
    Tom Barr
    • Sono Bello
    • Kirkland, WA
  60. 62
    Craig S. Smith Aimbridge Hospitality's CEO
    Michael J. Deitemeyer
    • Aimbridge Hospitality
    • Plano, TX
  61. 63
    Ashutosh Kulkarni Elastic's CEO
    Ashutosh Kulkarni
    • Elastic
    • Mountain View, CA
  62. 64
    Steve Lucas Boomi's CEO
    Steve Lucas
    • Boomi
    • Pennsylvania Furnace, PA
  63. 65
    Bert Bean Insight Global's CEO
    Bert Bean
    • Insight Global
    • Atlanta, GA
  64. 66
    Aaron VanTrojen Geneva Financial Home Loans' CEO
    Aaron VanTrojen
    • Geneva Financial Home Loans
    • Chandler, AZ
  65. 67
    Gary Specter Simpro Software's CEO
    Gary Specter
    • Simpro Software
    • Broomfield, CO
  66. 68
    Albert DiLeonardo Vector Marketing's CEO
    Bruce Goodman
    • Vector Marketing
    • Olean, NY
  67. 69
    Carl Delia Emser Tile's CEO
    Carl Delia
    • Emser Tile
    • Los Angeles, CA
  68. 70
    Kurt Ekert Sabre Corporation's CEO
    Kurt Ekert
    • Sabre Corporation
    • Southlake, TX
  69. 71
    Sameer Kishore Milestone Technologies, Inc. CEO
    Sameer Kishore
    • Milestone Technologies, Inc.
    • Fremont, CA
  70. 72
    Dhruv Saxena ShipBob's CEO
    Dhruv Saxena
    • ShipBob
    • Chicago, IL
  71. 73
    Jack Dangermond Esri's CEO
    Jack Dangermond
    • Esri
    • Redlands, CA
  72. 74
    Rick Watkin KUBRA's CEO
    Rick Watkin
    • KUBRA
    • Tempe, AZ
  73. 75
    Hunter Madeley Vena Solutions' CEO
    Hunter Madeley
    • Vena Solutions
    • Toronto, Canada
  74. 76
    Suresh Vasudevan Sysdig's CEO
    Suresh Vasudevan
    • Sysdig
    • San Francisco, CA
  75. 77
    Raul Vazquez Oportun's CEO
    Raul Vazquez
    • Oportun
    • San Carlos, CA
  76. 78
    William J. Tessar Civic Financial Services' CEO
    William J. Tessar
    • Civic Financial Services
    • Redondo Beach, CA
  77. 79
    Steve Bilt Smile Brands' CEO
    Steve Bilt
    • Smile Brands
    • Irvine, CA
  78. 80
    Ron Mittelstaedt Waste Connections' CEO
    Ron Mittelstaedt
    • Waste Connections
    • Spring, TX
  79. 81
    Jim Rechtin CenterWell's CEO
    Bruce Broussard
    • CenterWell
    • Louisville, KY
  80. 82
    Edward Logan Sport Clips' CEO
    Edward Logan
    • Sport Clips
    • Georgetown, TX
  81. 83
    Venkat Kavarthapu symplr's CEO
    BJ Schaknowski
    • symplr
    • Houston, TX
  82. 84
    Scott Staples First Advantage's CEO
    Scott Staples
    • First Advantage
    • Atlanta, GA
  83. 85
    Harsha Agadi Conduent's CEO
    Cliff Skelton
    • Conduent
    • Florham Park, NJ
  84. 86
    Dave McJannet HashiCorp's CEO
    Dave McJannet
    • HashiCorp
    • San Francisco, CA
  85. 87
    Annette Brüls Medela's CEO
    Annette Brüls
    • Medela
    • Mchenry, IL
  86. 88
    Patrick Pacious Choice Hotels' CEO
    Patrick Pacious
    • Choice Hotels
    • Rockville, MD
  87. 89
    Alex Kalinovsky AgileEngine's CEO
    Alex Kalinovsky
    • AgileEngine
    • Mclean, VA
  88. 90
    William Meaney Iron Mountain's CEO
    William Meaney
    • Iron Mountain
    • Boston, MA
  89. 91
    Raina Moskowitz The Knot Worldwide's CEO
    Timothy Chi
    • The Knot Worldwide
    • Chevy Chase, MD
  90. 92
    Jayshree Ullal Arista Networks' CEO
    Jayshree Ullal
    • Arista Networks
    • Santa Clara, CA
  91. 93
    Megan Clarken Criteo's CEO
    Megan Clarken
    • Criteo
    • New York, NY
  92. 94
    Clint Rachal Mint Dentistry's CEO
    Clint Rachal
    • Mint Dentistry
    • Dallas, TX
  93. 95
    Richard Leeds Global Industrial Company's CEO
    Barry Litwin
    • Global Industrial Company
    • Port Washington, NY
  94. 96
    Rohit Ghai Barracuda Networks' CEO
    Hatem Naguib
    • Barracuda Networks
    • Campbell, CA
  95. 97
    Scott Strazik GE Vernova's CEO
    Scott Strazik
    • GE Power
    • Schenectady, NY
  96. 98
    Bob Ragusa GRAIL's CEO
    Bob Ragusa
    • GRAIL
    • Menlo Park, CA
  97. 99
    Dirk van de Put Mondelez International North America's CEO
    Dirk van de Put
    • Mondelez International North America
    • Chicago, IL
  98. 100
    Bernadette Nixon Algolia's CEO
    Bernadette Nixon
    • Algolia
    • San Francisco, CA