Elizabeth A. Morrison

Values

Six Quick Qs With Chief DI&B Officer Elizabeth A. Morrison

Unzipped Staff
Levi Strauss & Co.
December 7, 2020

Get to know our new leaders at Levi Strauss & Co. through these Quick Qs. Meet Elizabeth A. Morrison, who recently joined the company as our new Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer.

What is your new role at LS&Co.?

Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer — the goal for my role is to strategically lead efforts to create a more diverse and equitable company and culture.

What attracted you to LS&Co.?

The values-based culture, the iconic global brand, smart team members and an authentic commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging from CEO Chip Bergh.

What are the biggest challenges you and your team face?

Leveraging the energy and momentum of this time to drive real, measurable and sustainable change. Not trying to boil the ocean, while still meeting stakeholder needs and managing their expectations. Differentiating LS&Co. as a dynamic career destination that truly values and grows diverse talent and has a culture of belonging — at a time when all our competitors and peers are seeking to do to the same. We are in a war for talent that just got much more intense.

What is your favorite quote?

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb

List five things that make you happy.

My blessed life. My family. Rain. The beach/water. Food (cooking and eating lol!)