Such an honor to be included in this list of those I admire and respect. Living you life as an out individual -- whatever is your "out," truest self -- can be one of the most challenging and rewarding accomplishments. I'm grateful to leaders like Richard Edelman and Matthew Harrington who never wavered in their support of their LGBTQ employees. I'm thankful to have worked at brands like Peloton Interactive and, now, Chobani where team members are encouraged to bring their entire selves to work every single day. Our community has come so far...but we also have so much more to do, and the growing, intense fear and hatred in our nation troubles me, deeply. I am out, proud, and humbled to stand alongside the likes of Justin Blake Howard Pulchin Cathy Renna Scott Widmeyer Mike Doyle Curtis Sparrer Sally Susman Bob Witeck Ben Finzel he/him/his Jim Joseph James LaForce and so many others. Thank you PRWeek for this recognition and celebration; your pride editorial is inspiring. Happy Pride. https://lnkd.in/gm_Db552
Ben, you have paved a path for so many with your open, honest and inspiring leadership. You deserve all these accolades and more
Ben Boyd I have always respected your commitment to equality and justice for LGBTQ+ people and being an example of many in the workplace. I also will always remember your candor and authenticity at the dinner discussion we participated in last Pride Month. Our industry needs more vocal examples like you and the others on this list. Happy to be included with you here.
Finally got to view the list. Thrilled to have so many former colleagues in here, you all have changed the industry and changed my life with the way you lead by example. Thank you!!
Hey Ben. So awesome to see you and many other inspiring leaders on this list. Congrats!!
What a tremendous recognition Ben Boyd. Reading the article and the list, it’s not about work output, or goals achieved, or a high-profile success — but about being an example that other humans can aspire to. Congratulations!!!
Thanks for lighting the way Ben Boyd
Ben, you are an inspiring leader! Congratulations!
what Jennifer Cohan said!
Ben, we have stood together on so many fronts. Let’s persist.
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1wIt’s been an honor to learn from you directly - not just professionally but how you gracefully interweave your personal life into everything you do and how you prioritize the activities, people and places that really bring you joy and make you the best version of yourself. I’ve loved watching your journey. My mom was a pioneer in the LGBTQ community and I’ve marveled at others who unapologetically live for themselves while clearing pathways for others to thrive. You’ve always been incredibly inspiring (along with Jim Joseph) and it makes me smile big to watch you both crush it and shape the next generation. Thank you both for all you do and have done for me personally.