INVESTOR RELATIONS MEDIA RELATIONS CLIENT LOGIN Our Insights What We Do About Us Careers Diversity & Inclusion "At Morgan Stanley, diversity is an opportunity — for clients, employees and the Firm. By valuing diverse perspectives, we can better serve our clients while we help employees achieve their professional objectives. A corporate culture in which everyone feels they belong is fundamental to our role as a global leader constantly striving for excellence in all that we do." James P. Gorman, Chairman and CEO, Morgan Stanley OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION A Call to Action Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James P. Gorman outlines our efforts to champion racial equity and inclusion. Read James Gorman's statement DRIVING OUR EFFORTS The Institute for Inclusion Our mission is to catalyze and accelerate an integrated and transparent strategy around diversity, equity, and inclusion in order to deliver the full potential of Morgan Stanley and drive meaningful change within our firm and beyond. About The Institute Inclusive Innovation and Opportunity Multicultural and women entrepreneurs are the cutting-edge leaders of businesses that power markets. Hear their stories and learn about how they are redefining the terms of success. Explore our podcasts and articles Advancing Racial Equity At Morgan Stanley, advancing racial equity is about intentional, holistic change at the intersection of what we do as a company, in our global and local communities and as an inclusive workplace that values diversity. Learn More About How We Drive Racial Equity SENIOR LEADERS ACROSS THE FIRM Previous PROFILE Melissa James Managing Director, Vice Chairman, Chief Risk Officer, Global Capital Markets learn more PROFILE Susan Reid Morgan Stanley's Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion learn more PROFILE Carla Harris Vice Chairman, Global Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor learn more PROFILE Ileana Musa Managing Director, Wealth Management learn more Next RECENT INSIGHTS AND COMMITMENTS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PENSION FUNDS LEAD THE WAY IN PRIORITIZING DIVERSITY IN INVESTING Oct 20, 2021 Our new survey finds that while many asset owners believe that seeking out women and multicultural investment managers is a worthy goal, pension fund asset owners practice what they preach. DIVERSITY MAKING RACIAL EQUITY A REALITY Aug 19, 2021 Inaugural members of our Experienced Professionals Program, created last year to recruit and train diverse, high-achieving professionals for jobs at the firm, share what sets this program apart. MULTICULTURAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM ILEANA MUSA: ON HISPANIC GROWTH Oct 14, 2020 Ileana Musa supports an ecosystem where Hispanic-Latino professionals are given the support needed to lead at every level. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT A NEW FUND INVESTS IN DIVERSE TECH STARTUPS Jun 23, 2021 Morgan Stanley’s Next Level Fund aims to help close the funding gap for diverse startups and promote equitable access to capital. DIVERSITY THE MORGAN STANLEY HBCU SCHOLARS PROGRAM Jul 23, 2021 Morgan Stanley's HBCU Scholars program provides scholarships for students at three Historically Black Colleges and Universities. DIVERSITY A SHARED PAST, A COMMON PURPOSE Mar 8, 2021 These three employees, alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are helping the firm support the next generation of Black students through our new Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program. DIVERSITY 2020 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORT Nov 19, 2020 Morgan Stanley presents its first annual report on diversity and inclusion. MULTICULTURAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR FORUM HOW TO HELP BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES SUCCEED TODAY AND BEYOND Oct 5, 2020 Krystal Barker Buissereth reflects on the history of and path forward for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship. LEADING BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FIRM People Our skilled and creative workforce comprises individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our employees deliver unique ideas and exceptional service to our clients every day. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. The Forum for Women, Multicultural and LGBT Financial Advisors “Return to Work” Program Veterans at Morgan Stanley Diversity Programs Currently Accepting Applications Business We know that a diverse workforce and an inclusive corporate culture matters to our clients. We leverage the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of our employees to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. We also seek out partnerships with diverse-owned companies. Through our supplier diversity efforts, we work with a variety of firms to foster strategic business relationships, which in turn stimulates the growth of many small businesses and drives economic development in the communities where we work and live. 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