Kristine Remedios To Speak At Chamber AGM
The Bermuda Chamber of Commerce announced this year’s Annual General Meeting panel keynote speaker will be Kristine Remedios, Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity for KPMG.
A spokesperson said, “The topic of discussion will be Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, a critical part of the growing focus on ESG.
“Kristine Remedios is responsible for leading the Inclusion and Diversity agenda across the organization in 146 countries and territories, and spearheading the implementation of KPMG’s Collective Action Plan, a set of practical steps KPMG firms will take to tackle injustice and inequality. Prior to that, Ms. Remedios was KPMG in Canada’s Chief Inclusion & Social Impact Officer where her vision and strategy was successful in leveraging the firm’s diversity for broader economic and social inclusion in the Canadian marketplace and communities.
“The Chamber’s AGM will take place virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 10:15-10:45am and is open to all current Chamber members only. The virtual Fireside Chat will follow shortly after, running from 11:00am to 12:30pm and is open to both members and non-members of the Chamber. The cost to attend the panel discussion is $25 for individual members and $250 for member watch parties. Non-member prices are $50 for individuals and $500 for a non-member watch parties.”
Kendaree Burgess, Chief Executive Officer stated: “The Chamber is pleased to welcome Ms. Kristine Remedios to speak at this year’s Annual General virtual event. The topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is perhaps one of the top three concerns facing businesses worldwide. I am looking forward to moderating an inciteful and engaging session where we will look at the data on the Bermuda market and dig deeper into what can be done to improve outcomes.”
Kristine Remedios, Head of Global Inclusion and Diversity, KPMG Global said: “This topic of DEI is close to me and I am delighted to be speaking at the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming AGM. Looking ahead, my hope is that every single person around the world can act as allies to one another and feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. Because that’s when people can truly shine and in turn, bring excitement, innovation and passion to our colleagues, clients and communities.”
For more information or to register please visit bermudachamber.bm. Alternatively, contact Nijah Dyer at ndyer@bcc.bm or [441] 295-4201 ext. 3.
