Wema Hoover is a dynamic keynote speaker and thought leader dedicated to transforming corporate cultures and driving tangible results. With extensive expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organisational development, authentic leadership, and women’s empowerment, Hoover delivers impactful speeches that inspire change.
Before establishing her own consultancy, Hoover served as Google’s Global Head of DEI, where she played a pivotal role in shaping inclusive workplace initiatives. She has been a trusted advisor at the C-suite and board level for Fortune 500 companies, including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She spearheaded global DEI initiatives and established multiple Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Councils focused on building internal capabilities in belonging, unconscious bias, cultural competence, and global leadership.
Wema Hoover’s international experience is extensive, having lived and worked in diverse regions, including the US, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her collaborations with esteemed organisations such as the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Mercer, and McKinsey highlight her commitment to advancing the most progressive HR, culture, corporate social responsibility, and DEI practices. As a member of the Coqual Hidden Brain Drain Task Force, she has contributed to best practice research across global markets, including China, India, and the US.
A National Member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Wema Hoover is also a sought-after executive coach and speaker known for her engaging presentations on DEI. She holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and a Master’s-level Certificate in Organisational Change Management from New School University. Additionally, she serves on the board of Ten By Three, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to reducing poverty through entrepreneur-driven growth.
As a prolific writer, Hoover contributes regularly to publications like Fast Company, Inc., Diversity Magazine, and NAMI, focusing on topics such as DEI, women’s empowerment, and racial equity. She is currently working on a book that explores her experiences and the transformative power of realising the benefits of diversity and inclusion.
