Advantage Solutions Recognized for Gender Diverse Leadership, Earns 'Corporate Champion' Title

On November 10, 2023, Advantage Solutions Inc. ADV, a trailblazer in outsourced sales and marketing services for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers, was auspiciously named as a 'Corporate Champion' by the Women's Forum of New York. The prestigious title is a testament to the company's commitment to gender diversity within its board of directors, where at least 40% of its members are women, exceeding the benchmark that denotes corporate leadership in gender parity.

Advantage Solutions: A Vanguard of Gender Diversity

Advantage Solutions' pioneering approach to diversity is embedded in its corporate culture, recognized for propelling the company to success. CEO of Advantage Solutions, Dave Peacock, expressed pride in their nearly two-thirds female workforce and underscored that diversity is not just part of the culture but a core factor in the company’s success. Reflecting a rich mosaic of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, the women on Advantage's board, including Virginie Costa, Tiffany Han, Jodie Macedonio, Robin Manherz, and Deborah Poole, exemplify the company’s commitment to elevating women's roles in the commercial sphere.

Women’s Forum of New York’s Initiative for Gender Balance

By 2025, the Women’s Forum of New York aims for gender balance in corporate boardrooms. Their Corporate Board Initiative encourages and honors companies and leaders who prioritize gender parity as a crucial business goal. Janice Reals Ellig, BCC Chair and Founder and CEO of Ellig Group, highlighted the ongoing efforts to accelerate and celebrate female representation on boards, with a continued commitment towards increasing the number of companies achieving and maintaining gender balance.

Advantage Solutions, headquartered in Irvine, California, operates across North America and has a global reach with strategic investments in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Their innovative solutions include a broad spectrum of services from headquarter sales and retail merchandising to digital commerce and omnichannel marketing. The company's expansive palette of tools and services helps brands and retailers to effectively reach consumers regardless of where they shop, affirming Advantage Solutions' status as a resilient and versatile partner in retail and consumer goods sector.

Gender, Diversity, Recognition