Inclusion and Culture

Inclusion and culture determine whether companies unlock their people’s full potential. When built into strategy, they drive retention, creativity, and reputation, creating a lasting edge. As markets reward culture-led growth, the question is: which leaders can turn inclusion into measurable results?
73%
More innovation revenue when diversity is above average (45% vs 26% from innovation).
69%
of Millennial and Gen Z employees say they are likely to stay 5+ years when their company has a diverse workforce.
87%
of the time, diverse teams make better decisions compared with homogenous teams.

Organizations everywhere face the challenge of turning diversity into sustained enterprise impact. Awareness initiatives may signal intent, but only transformative leaders embed equity into operating systems, hardwire cultures of belonging, and translate inclusion into measurable business advantage.

At August Leadership, we work with boards, CEOs, and CHROs to identify and place executives who lead at the highest level; leaders who integrate global and local perspectives, align cultural values with strategic priorities, and unlock the full potential of their people and teams. Because in today’s market, leadership is not about programs or quotas, it is about multiplying culture into a competitive advantage as an employer, competitor, and brand.

Our Expertise
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officers
Chief People and Culture Officers
Heads of Equity, Belonging and Employee Experience
Senior Advisors in Organizational Effectiveness and Change
What We Do
  1. Force Multiplier Leadership
    We recruit executives who move inclusion and culture beyond policy into strategy, multiplying organizational performance through people and purpose.
  2. Market-Centric Alignment
    We align leadership with stakeholder expectations, regional realities, and organizational goals, ensuring inclusion is embedded into both strategy and daily operations.
  3. Innovation at Scale
    We place leaders who leverage data, analytics, and technology to measure, sustain, and expand cultural transformation across complex organizations.
  4. Tailored Inclusion & Culture Solutions
    We design bespoke searches, assessments, and advisory engagements, helping organizations build inclusive cultures that strengthen performance and impact.