Forbes places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and this focus is reflected in the leadership team. Jessica Charles, as the VP for Programming and ForbesLive and a woman of color, fit quite nicely into her role and the company’s mission, where it is important to build diverse teams and create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
At Forbes, Jessica calls her team small but a mighty team and it is important to give each team member autonomy, support and ensure that as a leader she is contributing to their individual success. With multiple stakeholders and their respective missions, her team is responsible for integrating these different goals to create a cohesive end product.
