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TEKsystems: Franklin Reed
Franklin is the driving force behind the inclusion and diversity strategy for TEKsystems, an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services and real-world application. A leader with a deep passion for inclusion and diversity, he partners closely with TEKsystems’ corporate executives and business leaders to develop an enterprise strategy and initiatives that align to organizational priorities that impact their people and business. Externally, Franklin consults with clients to explore opportunities that empower them to achieve their diversity hiring, compliance and supplier diversity goals. These engagements enable TEKsystems to outperform industry averages for placement of diverse technology talent across 6,000 clients. Franklin has been with TEKsystems for over 18 years and understands the critical role a diverse and engaged workforce plays in achieving company objectives. “My passion for inclusion and diversity is cemented in the idea that we are better, go farther and can accomplish significantly more to the degree that we’re able to leverage our differences and bring our authentic selves to work every day.”