In this episode of NMSDC’s Equity in Business Podcast, we explore Sean Hobdy’s journey from an entry-level position to the senior vice president of global sales at Zones, a leading global IT solutions provider. Learn how Zones helps companies achieve their digital transformation goals, from desktop to data center, and into the cloud and beyond.
Sean Hobday shares insights including:
- How he earned his leadership position from the “ground up” when he decided he wanted to work for the Zones technology company.
- How diverse partnerships led to the development of better products, services, employees, and leaders.
- Key lessons from his first major contracts with Starbucks and Pacific Gas and Electric.
- Finally, how the leadership of Firoz Lalji, chairman, CEO, and co-founder of Zones, LLC, who hails from Uganda, taught Sean to appreciate the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion from a “return on investment” perspective.
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Guest
Sean Hobday, senior vice president of global sales, Zones
Host and Production Specialist
John G. Daniel is a believer, advocate for underserved communities, and published writer, with vast transformative leadership experience in the energy sector, economic development, hurricane recovery, and youth/community education and empowerment. Itoro Umontuen is the Editor of this project and is an award-winning photographer, reporter, and mixed-media journalist.
About the Equity in Business Podcast
The United States is facing a racial wealth gap that has existed for over 330 years. But at the same time, businesses run by systematically excluded communities of color (Asian-Indian, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, and Native American) still contribute over $400 billion to the U.S. economy, even though these communities face barriers to information, capital, and contracts. Hosted by the NMSDC, this podcast channel explores how growing minority business enterprises (MBEs) is central to not only addressing the racial wealth gap but also creating a stronger, more resilient society for all.
