Join us for an insightful fireside chat with James Cheng, the Global Executive of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Zimmer Biomet. With over 20 years of leadership experience, James has honed his expertise in formulating and executing innovative DEI strategies across 30+ countries. He'll share his journey of establishing Zimmer Biomet's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Center of Excellence and how strategic roadmaps and employee resource group initiatives have shaped the company's culture. James will also talk about his work with The Asian American Dream and why DEI is hard work.
James Cheng is the Global Senior Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion of Zimmer Biomet. He is responsible for the strategy, development, and growth of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Zimmer Biomet and to drive positive impact for the 20,000+ team members in 25+ countries that services 100+ countries across the globe.
Prior to Zimmer Biomet, was the Global Director of Inclusion & Diversity and Talent Acquisition at Gilead Sciences Inc. and formally HR Director of Global Inclusion & Diversity COE Business Resource Groups and Business Development at Cargill Inc.
He serves on the Board of Directors for The Asian American Dream and NAAAP New York. He also serves as an advisor to the Board of Directors for NAAAP Minnesota. The recipient of the Top Healthcare Diversity Officers in 2022 and Top 100 Diversity Officers in 2021 by the National Diversity Council, Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Awardee by the Asian American Business Development Center in 2018.