Nichole Barnes Marshall, UNCF Columbus Leadership Council Member, Named Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Pinterest

January 12, 2022

Nichole Barnes Marshall has been named global head of inclusion and diversity at Pinterest.

She takes on the new role at the social media platform after serving as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Bath & Body Works. Her work there reportedly included helping consolidate DEI programs and affairs at the retail store chain.

At Pinterest, Barnes Marshall will be responsible for leading the cultural transformation of the brand through the integration of DE&I programs and efforts across the company, according to a news release. Her duties will include overseeing the I&D strategy and team and integrating I&D principles into the people and business actions at the company.

She will report to Christine Deputy, chief people officer at Pinterest, and will be a key partner to Ben Silbermann, the company’s co-founder and CEO.