KeyCorp CEO Chris Gorman Honored with 69th Annual Humanitarian Award by The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio
The 69th Annual Humanitarian Award was recently bestowed upon Chris Gorman, Chairman and CEO of KeyCorp, by The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio. At the November celebration event, Gorman accepted the honor alongside Robyn Minter Smyers, another distinguished recipient from Cleveland.
In joining the ranks of esteemed KeyBank awardees, such as former CEOs Henry Meyer and Beth Mooney, Gorman acknowledged the legacy of those who have contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities since 1949. He expressed gratitude, noting, "It is on their shoulders that we stand."
The Humanitarian Award, as defined by The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and community service, with a notable record of involvement in civic, charitable, volunteer, and professional organizations.
Reflecting on his extensive career at KeyBank spanning nearly three decades, Gorman emphasized the company's enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During his acceptance remarks, he stated, "Now, it is both my opportunity and my obligation to carry on that tradition."
Gorman also highlighted KeyBank's role as a responsible bank and corporate citizen, emphasizing the collective commitment to helping clients, colleagues, and communities thrive on a daily basis.
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, dedicated to fostering connected, respected, and valued communities, works towards promoting understanding and respect while addressing institutional bias in the workplace. Through youth programming and initiatives targeting diversity, the organization strives to achieve equality across various dimensions, including race, age, religion, sex, ethnicity, culture, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
In joining the ranks of esteemed KeyBank awardees, such as former CEOs Henry Meyer and Beth Mooney, Gorman acknowledged the legacy of those who have contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities since 1949. He expressed gratitude, noting, "It is on their shoulders that we stand."
The Humanitarian Award, as defined by The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and community service, with a notable record of involvement in civic, charitable, volunteer, and professional organizations.
Reflecting on his extensive career at KeyBank spanning nearly three decades, Gorman emphasized the company's enduring commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. During his acceptance remarks, he stated, "Now, it is both my opportunity and my obligation to carry on that tradition."
Gorman also highlighted KeyBank's role as a responsible bank and corporate citizen, emphasizing the collective commitment to helping clients, colleagues, and communities thrive on a daily basis.
The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio, dedicated to fostering connected, respected, and valued communities, works towards promoting understanding and respect while addressing institutional bias in the workplace. Through youth programming and initiatives targeting diversity, the organization strives to achieve equality across various dimensions, including race, age, religion, sex, ethnicity, culture, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
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