The Critical Role of Diversity in Corporate Success

Through her leadership at Plat4orm, Valerie Chan has emerged as a leading voice in championing growth strategies and the strategic importance of diversity and inclusivity in corporate America. Her unique blend of legal expertise, communications acumen, and crisis management experience provides a powerful lens through which the value of human capital is magnified. Valerie's dedication to promoting a multicultural, inclusive workplace underscores her belief that company culture is the foundation upon which intellectual capital thrives, driving innovation, engagement, and sustainable growth in an ever-changing corporate landscape. In an era marked by significant shifts in the corporate landscape, particularly following the Supreme Court's recent ruling overturning Affirmative Action, the imperative for fostering diversity within organisations has emerged as a subject of intense scrutiny and debate. As a daughter of an immigrant and an American of Chinese Filipino descent, Valerie Chan, Founder and Principal of Plat4orm, addresses this pivotal moment with profound insights by talking about her own personal and corporate journey that underscores the indispensable role of human capital as the most valuable asset for the future of companies. Her advocacy for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) programs, in light of the deprioritisation witnessed across corporations, brings a refreshing and necessary perspective to the conversation.