Joy Fitzgerald

As chief diversity officer, Joy partners with Human Resources and business leaders to support Lilly’s objective to attract and develop talent, build future leaders at all levels and improve diversity and inclusion across the company. She specializes in succession management, leadership development, diversity and inclusion, strategic planning,organizational effectiveness and executive coaching. A strategic global leader in talent management, Joy has dedicated her career to improving the lives of individuals, one person at a time. Known as an “inspirational leader”, Joy has a rare ability to tackle very difficult subjects and speak truth to power without stirring negative emotions. She is skillful and experienced in developing business solutions that address people challenges to create an inclusive work environment. As a dynamic speaker and strategic thought partner, she has presented keynote speeches and workshops in more than 20 countries and 5 continents. She has more than 20 years of leadership experience working across business sectors, for both profit and nonprofit organizations in various industries. She is a sought after executive coach helping leaders to go from where they are to where that aspire to be. She has served on boards for several organizations and was named by Diversity Journal as a “Woman WorthWatching.” Joy earned a master’s degree in strategic leadership and a bachelor’s degree in organizational development from the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN.

Writing a book, coaching and developing others, embedding diversity & inclusion into organizations/communities, and healing the world.

Singing and writing