Tony Byers, Ph.D.
About Tony Byers, Ph.D.
Tony Byers, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Spencer Stuart and has extensive experience in diversity leadership across various organizations. He has authored a book on inclusion and currently holds a position as Senior Extension Faculty - Diversity Lead at Cornell University ILR School.
Current Role at Spencer Stuart
Tony Byers, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Spencer Stuart. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he focuses on advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Previous Experience at Starbucks
Prior to his current role, Tony Byers worked at Starbucks as the Director of Global Diversity from 2012 to 2017. During his five years in this position, he was responsible for implementing diversity strategies across the company in the Greater Seattle Area.
Academic Background and Ph.D.
Tony Byers earned his Ph.D. in Human & Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University, completing his studies from 2001 to 2006. His academic background supports his expertise in diversity and inclusion within organizational settings.
Experience at Cornell University
Since 2020, Tony Byers has been working at Cornell University's ILR School as Senior Extension Faculty - Diversity Lead. In this role, he contributes to diversity education and outreach efforts, drawing on his extensive experience in the field.
Published Author
Tony Byers authored the book 'The Multiplier Effect of Inclusion: How diversity and inclusion advances innovation and drives growth.' This publication reflects his insights and expertise in the impact of diversity on organizational success.