Burger King Corp. Recognized as Leader in Diversity and Inclusion for
Second Consecutive Year
Black Enterprise magazine has named Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC)
one of the “40 Best Companies for Diversity” in the publication’s 5th
Annual Diversity Report. BKC was included in the prestigious listing for
the second consecutive year for demonstrating strength in the diversity
of its employee and supplier base.
“We have ensured that inclusion and diversity are woven into our
company’s business strategy as well as our culture,” said John Chidsey,
chairman and chief executive officer, Burger King Corp. “We are proud of
our supplier diversity program, as well as the culture we’ve created at
Burger King Corp. that makes our company a great place to work. We are
honored to be recognized for our efforts by such a respected publication
as Black Enterprise.”
Burger King Corp. has built its inclusion efforts around a four-pillar
strategy led by the executive team that encompasses its workforce,
community, guests and operators/suppliers. The company is dedicated to
recruiting, retaining and developing its employees from diverse
backgrounds, as well as creating a workplace where everyone can thrive
both personally and professionally. In addition, Burger King Corp.
strives to create business opportunities in the BURGER KING® system for
qualified suppliers owned by women and minorities because they are an
important driver of the brand’s success.
“It’s an honor to be recognized for the second year by Black
Enterprise as a diversity leader,” said Robert Perkins, vice
president, inclusion and talent management, Burger King Corp. “We are
proud that our efforts and accomplishments have garnered the attention
of such a prominent and established publication for African American
professionals as Black Enterprise.”
The “40 Best Companies for Diversity” list is included in the July 2009
edition of Black Enterprise and is a comprehensive analysis of
the top 1,000 publicly-traded companies and 50 leading global companies
with U.S. operations.
ABOUT BLACK ENTERPRISE
BLACK ENTERPRISE (BE), your ultimate source for wealth creation,
is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for
African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business
information and advice to professionals, corporate executives,
entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, Black Enterprise magazine
provides 4.3 million readers with information on entrepreneurship,
careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BE also
produces radio and television programming, business and lifestyle
events, Web content, and digital media. Black Enterprise is the
definitive source of information for and about African American business
markets and leaders, and the authority on black business news and trends.
ABOUT BURGER KING CORPORATION
The BURGER KING® system operates more than 11,800 restaurants in all 50
states and in 74 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. Approximately
90 percent of BURGER KING® restaurants are owned and operated by
independent franchisees, many of them family-owned operations that have
been in business for decades. In 2008, Fortune magazine ranked Burger
King Corp. among America's 1,000 largest corporations and Ad Week named
it one of the top three industry-changing advertisers within the last
three decades. Through its BK Positive StepsSM
corporate responsibility program, the BURGER KING® system is committed
to being a socially responsible brand in all areas of its business –
food, people, the environment and corporate governance. To learn more
about Burger King Corp., please visit the company's Web site at www.bk.com.
Burger King Corp.
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