Kim Thornton has extensive experience in diversity and inclusion leadership, currently serving as the Chief Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Global Supplier Diversity at bp from August 2017 to April 2025. In these roles, Kim Thornton spearheads initiatives to enhance diverse supplier inclusion, ensuring that bp reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. Previously, Kim Thornton held the position of Senior Director for Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, contributing to the advancement of inclusive practices within the academic environment. Kim Thornton is an alumnus of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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