Debora Gepp
About Debora Gepp
Debora Gepp serves as the Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Thomson Reuters, where she implements strategies to enhance diversity and inclusion across the LatAm marketplace. With a background in Social Science and an MBA, she has extensive experience in managing diversity initiatives for over 3000 employees in multiple countries.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Debora Gepp serves as the Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leverages diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Latin American marketplace, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and communities to enhance the company's brand and thought leadership. Gepp is responsible for developing and implementing the LatAm Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, impacting over 3,000 employees across several countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, and Uruguay. She oversees and provides guidance for more than 70 business resource group chapters globally, ensuring they align with the company's overall diversity and inclusion strategy.
Education and Expertise
Debora Gepp holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Science from Universidade Federal de São Paulo, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management from Universidade de São Paulo in 2022. Additionally, she completed the Women's Leadership Network Program at Columbia University in 2022 and the LGBTQ Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University in 2019. Gepp also studied Cinema at Academia Internacional de Cinema in 2016. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in social sciences and leadership, enhancing her expertise in diversity and inclusion.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Debora Gepp worked at Braskem, where she held several positions related to diversity and inclusion from 2014 to 2021. She began her career there as an HR Trainee, progressing to become the Global Responsible for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. In this capacity, she managed the Brazil-specific initiatives for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program. Her experience at Braskem provided her with valuable insights and skills that she now applies in her current role at Thomson Reuters.
Achievements
In her role at Thomson Reuters, Debora Gepp has developed training content focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity for leaders, team members, and HR and communications teams. She emphasizes three strategic pillars: creating an inclusive workplace, attracting diverse talent, and enhancing customer and brand engagement. Her efforts aim to improve recruitment, retention, and leadership development within the organization, contributing to a more inclusive corporate culture.