Carol Watson

Carol is the Senior Director, Global Member Engagement for Diversity Best Practices. She is responsible for member acquisition, retention and engagement through advising, consulting, event participation to support members in leveraging proven, innovative diversity programs and sustainable culture change strategies.

Carol most recently founded and was CEO of Tangerine Watson Inc., a talent consultancy firm specializing in talent acquisition and retention strategies and inclusive leadership development for multicultural digital, advertising, media and marketing talent since 2006. Carol has worked with top agency, marketing and media firms including: Ogilvy, IPG, Y&R, McCann, Saatchi, Weiden & Kennedy, FCB, General Mills, Lifetime TV, UMBWW, American Airlines and Microsoft.

Carol has coached senior executives in the industry on career transitioning and leadership strategies, and is a frequently requested speaker and moderator at conferences.