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Lenovo achieves top score on 2024 Disability Equality Index in US , UK and Brazil
Lenovo has been recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion by the Disability Equality Index .
The index is the world ’ s most comprehensive benchmarking tool used by
Fortune 1000 companies to measure disability workplace inclusion .
Lenovo has been ranked on the index in the US for four years , and 2024 marks the first time the global technology powerhouse has been recognized in the United Kingdom and Brazil as a best place to work for disability inclusion .
In 2024 , 542 corporations , including 71 of the Fortune 100 , and 220 firms listed in the Fortune 500 , utilized the Disability Equality Index to benchmark their disability inclusion efforts .
Jill Houghton , President and CEO of Disability : IN ., said : “ On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index , we ’ re extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards disability inclusion , setting a benchmark for others to follow .
“ Their dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable performance in today ’ s global market . Together , we are creating a future where everyone can contribute and thrive .”
“ I ’ m proud to see Lenovo ’ s continued commitment to accessibility and best practices in the US , and also happy to see best practices and recognition spread to the United Kingdom and Brazil ,” said Calvin Crosslin , Human Resources VP , Chief Diversity Officer and Lenovo Foundation President at Lenovo .
SonicWall boosts Latin America sales team with new vice president
SonicWall is expanding its regional executive lineup and security expertise with the appointment of Vice President of Latin America ( LATAM ) Sales , Oscar Chavez-Arrieta .
“ We are delighted that Oscar has joined the SonicWall team to lead and drive our sales in the Latin America region ,” said SonicWall CRO , Jason Carter .
“ Oscar is a highly skilled and esteemed sales leader with extensive knowledge of the cybersecurity market . We are privileged to have Oscar join our sales team as we aggressively grow sales to meet market demand .”
Despite a difficult economic climate , mixed with geo-political strife SonicWall has posted strong financial results . SonicWall has seen growth in cloud-delivered products and services in the region .
Chavez-Arrieta comes to SonicWall with more than two decades of cybersecurity experience , with his most recent position being VP of Latin America Sales at Sophos .
Chavez-Arrieta previously led the partner sales transformation for Symantec in Latin America , and also held multiple management roles within Dell Latin America where he launched the organization ’ s first alliances program with companies such as Intel , Oracle and Microsoft among others .
In these positions , Chavez-Arrieta created unique ways to engage the solutions opportunity in Latin America – always with the channel in mind , and adding true value to customers and the local and regional distribution ecosystem .
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