Sponsorships

Executive Opportunities Forum (EOF) is an exclusive peer advisory group for C-suite and SVP-level executives in transition. EOF members seek another corporate leadership or Board of Directors role, are interested in working for a PE firm, buying or starting a business, or seeking consulting opportunities. The EOF provides executive-level education and professional development through our “trusted business advisor” network, which also provides members with a strong bench of influential contacts. Learn More.

Southern Methodist University’s Executive Human Resources Roundtable has provided a forum for executive development and networking for many years. They create an excellent venue for advancing the theory and practice of strategic human resources. CMP is proud to support the SMU HR Roundtable.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world’s largest HR professional society, representing 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the Society has been the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals and advancing the practice of human resource management. SHRM has more than 575 affiliated chapters within the United States and subsidiary offices in China, India, and the United Arab Emirates.

Financial Executives International (FEI) is the premier association for CFOs and other senior financial executives in the United States and Canada. FEI provides networking, advocacy, and timely updates on financial management, reporting, compliance, and regulatory issues. In addition, FEI offers its members career management and professional development opportunities and continuing education credits. FEI’s mission is to advance the success of senior-level financial executives, their organizations, and the profession. Learn More.

The Human Resources Management Association of Chicago serves the specialized and ever-changing needs of any HR professional within the Chicago area by providing best-practice resources, real-life applications, and connections to HR peers and industry leaders.

Representing nearly one in five U.S. residents, Latinos have accounted for more than three-quarters of U.S. labor force growth and are estimated to drive almost 25% of GDP growth. And because 60% of Hispanics are age 35 or younger, this positive impact will continue for decades to come.

These trends offer a great opportunity for American business. Among corporate executives, Latino representation is just 4%. Taking action to close the Latino leadership gap isn’t just about leveling the playing field—it’s about reaching an exploding market and unlocking the performance potential of a critical and growing segment of the workforce.

In November of 2013, the SMU Cox School of Business' Executive Education department, along with ten founding corporate members, launched the SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative to aid companies in addressing these challenges. The SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative assists participating companies in recruiting, developing and retaining high-performance Latino executives who will drive business growth, creating a sustainable competitive advantage for their companies.

Pillars of Service

Corporate members benefit from initiatives in four interlinked areas:

Develop: Individual Development for High-Potential Latino Managers
Engage: Organizational Development to Build Multicultural Competence
Educate: Exclusive Business Insights through Latino-Focused Research
Transform: Industry Leadership and Investment in Communities and Schools

The SMU Cox Latino Leadership Initiative provides organizations the opportunity to harness ideas and experiences to help inform and shape talent and business decisions.