Episode 15: Inclusion with a Side of Pizza: Randy Martinez’s Recipe for DEI Success

In the latest episode of Brand Slam: The Winning Brands Podcast, hosts Steve Rosa and Joe Kayata dive into the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Episode 15 features Randy Martinez, chief global equity and social impact officer at Pizza Hut, who has been a trailblazer in DEI both in healthcare and the food industry. Randy shares his inspiring journey with us, discussing groundbreaking DEI initiatives such as Pizza Hut's 40-year-old BOOK IT! program and his impactful work at CVS Health with the “All Kids Can” program. Throughout the episode, Randy elaborates on his role, how success in DEI is measured, the profound impact DEI has on company culture and its significance for organizations. He also opens up about his bold transition from the healthcare sector to the food industry, sharing invaluable lessons learned along the way. In true Brand Slam fashion, the episode is filled with plenty of laughs while highlighting the critical importance of DEI in organizations. Interested in a particular topic or want to be a guest? Contact us at [email protected].