A chief diversity officer is a senior executive responsible for promoting and overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within an organization. "Their primary role is to develop and implement strategies for creating a diverse workplace and equitable, inclusive culture," Frederickson Partners said. "The placement of the DEI head within an organization's reporting structure is critical to the success of DEI initiatives. While the (CHRO) is often seen as a natural fit for DEI oversight, the DEI head may be better positioned under the CEO's purview. Placing DEI at the CEO level can signal the organization's commitment to DEI and provide the necessary resources and support for driving meaningful change. Regardless of the reporting structure, it is essential that the DEI head has the authority and influence needed to effect change across the organization."