Lisa Wardell
Board member at American Express and former CEO of the for-profit education company Civitas (now known as Covista), experienced in corporate leadership, data-driven DEI efforts, and talent management.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 49min
Black Leaders Confront the DEI Backlash: Businessweek Convenes
Ursula Burns, former Xerox CEO and trailblazing Fortune 500 leader; Nicole Reboe, executive-search CEO who places diverse senior talent; Jacob Walthour Jr., finance executive focused on Black leadership; Lisa Wardell, board director and DEI data advocate; Chris Williams, veteran banker and diversity champion. They discuss the DEI backlash, corporate retrenchment, mentorship and talent pipelines, measuring inclusion, and preparing the next generation.
