Nellie Borrero

For more than three decades, Nellie Borrero has been a voice for change and an unwavering leader committed to the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and equality. Through her bold actions and relentless advocacy, Nellie has impacted over 500,000 people globally-fostering an environment that rejects bias and ignites change. She is driven by the belief that through leadership accountability and the principle that it's everyone's responsibility to educate, communicate and raise the...See more

For more than three decades, Nellie Borrero has been a voice for change and an unwavering leader committed to the advancement of inclusion, diversity, equity, and equality. Through her bold actions and relentless advocacy, Nellie has impacted over 500,000 people globally-fostering an environment that rejects bias and ignites change. She is driven by the belief that through leadership accountability and the principle that it's everyone's responsibility to educate, communicate and raise the awareness of other's unique experiences, people can choose to embrace the beauty of inclusion and celebrate each other's authentic identities. When Nellie joined Accenture in 1986, she quickly recognized an opportunity to evolve the existing corporate culture. This led to the creation of Accenture's first diversity role, where her unyielding perseverance influenced leaders and colleagues to recognize the business advantages of diversity-understanding the power and greater innovation generated by diverse teams. Nellie has worked across industries and cultures with C-Suite professionals to lead Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) through sustainable strategies infused with data-driven approaches that accelerate the goal of closing gaps and leading through inclusion. She has developed award-winning programs and earned the company multiple top rankings and recognitions. Her footprint spans around the world including Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, Spain, South Africa, UK, and others. Nellie is widely recognized for her leadership. Among her many accolades, she has been named to: - Association of Latino Professionals for America's Inaugural Hall of Fame, "Most Powerful Latina" (2022) - Hispanic Technology Executive Council's Hall of Fame (2022) - Latina Style's Highest Ranking Latina (2021) - ALPFA's "50 Most Powerful Latinas" featured in Fortune (2017, 2018) - Black Enterprise's Top Executives In Corporate Diversity (2016) Media coverage includes Forbes, the Chicago Tribune, Management Consulting Magazine, Fair360, Latina Style Magazine, and National Public Radio (NPR). A sought-after speaker, Nellie is known for her inspirational impact and genuine care for people. She has taken the stage at a wide range of events such as The Colloquium on Global Diversity, People En Espanol, The Global Summit of Women, SHRM, Latina Style Top 50, and Asian Business Roundtable Conference. Nellie has also authored several publications highlighting her expertise. Nellie earned her BA from Lehman College. She has served on a number of non-profit boards to be the source for change for today and future generations. Nellie's greatest joy is spending time with her husband, two children, grandson, and extended family. See less