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CAMSC Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council Supplier Diversity Growth Business Achievement Canada November 2019
( From Right ): Cassandra Dorrington , CAMSC ; Tazmin Merali , Chair , Drug Intelligence ; Dora Silva-Bolanos , Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Manager , Accenture , Elizabeth Auceda , Supplier Diversity Manager , Sodexo ; Scott Thiele , Head of Purchasing & Supply Chain , FCA , North America ; Dunstan Peter , CEO , Trinity Tech Inc ; Ashok Sood , CEO , Champion Products ; Rustum Southwell , CEO , Black Business Initiative ; Shannon N . Barlow , Corporate Diversity Coordinator , Flex-N-Gate
The Tier 1 Champion of Supplier Diversity Award was awarded to Flex-N-Gate , a manufacturing organization that provides products to original equipment manufacturers worldwide . With over 240 patents held by Flex-N-Gate associates , the company provides key components that enable over 400 million vehicles . The company implements a culture of inclusion and believes diversity provides richer experiences for associates and stronger solutions for customers .
Corporation of the Year Award was presented to Accenture . a global professional services company , providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy , consulting , digital , technology and operations . The company combines unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions .
President ’ s Award was presented to FCA ( Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ). Their leadership and commitment have set the gold standard for driving supplier diversity in Canada and beyond . FCA is committed to providing opportunities for diverse suppliers and since 1983 , has purchased nearly $ 80 billion from minority-owned , women-owned and veteran-owned suppliers . FCA is always at the forefront to advise , coach and mentor as they generously share their knowledge and learnings across the network to build a better ecosystem .
About CAMSC
CAMSC ( Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council ) is a non-profit organization created in 2004 to advance the economic strength of Aboriginal and visible minority communities through business development and employment . CAMSC ’ s mission is to facilitate business relationships with Canadian corporations and supplier organizations owned by Aboriginals and minorities . Since its inception in 2004 , corporate members have spent more than $ 5-billion with CAMSC certified Aboriginal and minority-owned businesses .
For more information about CAMSC and the awards gala visit www . camsc . ca