Under Armour revealed a "series of new diversity and inclusion actions related to hiring, compensation and workplace culture," according to Peter Verry of FOOTWEAR NEWS. In addition to the company’s "existing commitment to have 30% of director and above positions represented by Black, Indigenous and People of Color, it is committed to filling 12% of those roles with Black talent specifically by 2023." Also, UA said that it is "committing to 30% of its executive team succession slates to be filled by BIPOC, with 12% to be filled by Black talent by 2023." UA's other hiring and promotions goals include "further tying executive annual incentive pay to meeting these goals, tripling its investment in professional development for underrepresented employees and doubling its investment in finding diverse talent, which includes Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions and other BIPOC organizations." The company also said that it has "launched a virtual series designed to encourage meaningful conversations on anti-racism and racial justice issues" (FOOTWEARNEWS.com, 7/22).
