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Tiffany R. Warren

Executive VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Sony Music Group

New York, NY, USA

Tiffany Warren

2929 Entertainment, LLC

Adoreum Partners

Tiffany’s Biography

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A highly regarded leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Tiffany R. Warren is the Founder and President of ADCOLOR, and Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Sony Music Group.

Tiffany has worked tirelessly over two decades to promote diversity and advance equity across creative industries, developing and spearheading projects aimed at advancing and retaining talent from historically excluded communities. Tiffany leads the expansion of equity and inclusion activities and policies across SMG's global recorded music, publishing and corporate divisions.

Tiffany founded ADCOLOR to promote inclusivity and diversity in the advertising industry. For over 15 years, the non-profit has hosted an annual ADCOLOR conference and award ceremony, bringing together thousands of creative professionals of all backgrounds and levels. As President, she has been recognized for the progress and direction the creative industries have taken around diversity, equity & inclusion.

Prior to joining SMG, Tiffany was the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicon... A highly regarded leader in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Tiffany R. Warren is the Founder and President of ADCOLOR, and Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Sony Music Group.

Tiffany has worked tirelessly over two decades to promote diversity and advance equity across creative industries, developing and spearheading projects aimed at advancing and retaining talent from historically excluded communities. Tiffany leads the expansion of equity and inclusion activities and policies across SMG's global recorded music, publishing and corporate divisions.

Tiffany founded ADCOLOR to promote inclusivity and diversity in the advertising industry. For over 15 years, the non-profit has hosted an annual ADCOLOR conference and award ceremony, bringing together thousands of creative professionals of all backgrounds and levels. As President, she has been recognized for the progress and direction the creative industries have taken around diversity, equity & inclusion.

Prior to joining SMG, Tiffany was the Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Omnicon Group, where she spearheaded initiatives to shape the company’s culture, and oversaw strategy that reinforced Omnicom's mission to become a model corporation for sustainable equality and inclusion. She also held managerial roles at Arnold Worldwide and the American Association of Advertising Agencies.

Tiffany sits on the boards of pioneering organizations, such as GLAAD, Ad Council, The Brotherhood Sister Sol and MAKERS, a digital brand focused on advancing women and sharing their stories to ignite a revolution. She is the Board Chair of the American Advertising Federation and a Trustee of Bentley University.

Tiffany has been recognized with numerous honors and awards. She was named a 2021 Henry Crown Fellow, honored as the 2021 Billboard Change Agent and is a 2021 Emmy Nominee.

She holds a BA in Liberal Arts, with a focus on Communication, from Bentley University. moreless

Tiffany’s Newsfeed

Forbes

ADCOLOR Founder Tiffany R. Warren Talks Honoring Issa Rae, 2022 Futures & Inaugural Class of Leaders

Now in its 11th year, ADCOLOR Futures programs facilitate training, mentorship, and empowerment to 30 young professionals chosen through the application process with the goal of nurturing the talent of tomorrow.

ADCOLOR

The ADCOLOR Conference

With the theme of “Still Rising”, this year’s ADCOLOR Conference, beginning Nov. 17, will help maintain the DE&I momentum by creating an inspiring and energizing conference that celebrates the wins of the past while providing tools for continued success.

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Tiffany’s Background

Sony Music Group

Executive VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

Nov 2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Sony Music Entertainment is multinational music corporation. It employs top talent to identify and sign gifted creatives. Musicians in its stable include Lil Nas X, Pink Floyd and Yo-Yo Ma. Founded in 1929, Sony Music is owned by parent company Sony Group Corporation.

ADCOLOR

Founder & President

Aug 2005 - Present

New York, NY, USA

ADCOLOR advocates for diversity and inclusion within the creative community, and enables organizations and individuals to excel in all aspects of their careers. The non-profit’s vision is to build a community of varied professionals that will encourage and celebrate one another.

Omnicom Group Inc

Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer

Feb 2009 - Nov 2020

New York, NY, USA

Omnicom Group is a holding corporation for global media, marketing, and corporate communications. The company’s network offers public relations, advertising, customer relationship management and specialty services.

Arnold Worldwide

Director & Vice President

Aug 2005 - Jan 2009

Boston, MA, USA

Founded in 1946, Arnold Worldwide is a leading advertising agency. It forms part of Havas, an international advertising corporation based in France.

American Association of Advertising Agencies

Manager

Oct 1999 - Jun 2005

New York, NY, USA

The American Association of Advertising Agencies, was established in 1917. Its purpose is to develop, promote and defend the values of its partner organizations, employees, and the marketing and advertising sectors.

Arnold Worldwide

Assistant Account Executive

Nov 1998 - Aug 1999

Boston, MA, USA

Tiffany started her journey at Arnold Worldwide as an Assistant Account Executive in 1998.

Hill Holliday

Assistant Account Executive

Mar 1997 - Aug 1998

Boston, MA, USA

Hill Holliday is an influential advertising and communications firm, focused on including communications strategy, technology and media into the creative process. The company is part of IPG.

Ingalls Quinn & Johnson

Traffic Intern

May 1996 - Aug 1996

Boston, MA, USA

Ingalls, Quinn & Johnson was an independent advertising agency based in Boston. It shut its doors in 2001.

Verizon

Inroads Intern

1992 - 1995

Boston, MA, USA

Verizon is a wireless network provider headquartered in New York. The corporation is a global leader in technology, communications, information and entertainment goods.

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Current Board Positions

MAKERS

Board Member

New York, NY, USA

MAKERS is an influential digital brand dedicated to advancing the women's movement by sharing true stories and experiences that inspires compassion and action.

American Advertising Federation

Board Chair

Jun 2021 - Present

Washington, DC, USA

The American Advertising Federation is the oldest national advertising trade organization in the United States. The association safeguards and promotes the overall health of the advertising industry.

Bentley University

Board of Trustees

May 2020 - Present

Waltham, MA, USA

Bentley University is a private, not-for-profit university, is a place for successful leaders who set out to create positive change in our communities, organizations and the world. We believe in doing business and doing good at the same time.

Ad Council

Board of Directors

New York, NY, USA

The Ad Council is a powerful organization that utilizes communications to solve large-scale societal problems. Established in 1942, it is focused on improving America's health, education and security.

GLAAD

Audit Chair

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Founded in 1985, GLAAD rewrites the rules the LGBTQ community are forced to adhere to. The organization is a dynamic media movement focused on confronting difficult problems in order to change the narrative and spark conversation that leads to societal change.

The Brotherhood Sister Sol

Board of Directors

New York, NY, USA

The Brotherhood Sisterhood Sol is a leading organization that creates space for Black and Latinx young individuals to explore their roots, identify their experiences and discover their power by providing unconditional love, continuous support and programming.

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Philanthropy

American Advertising Federation launches diversity fundraising campaign

Jul 2021 - Present

Tiffany, as Board Chair of the American Advertising Federation, leads a fundraising campaign that aims to raise $2 million by the end of 2022 to help fund Mosaic Center programs.

Media

Marlee Matlin, Tamron Hall and Monica Lewinsky Join Variety’s Power of Women Summit

Featured

Sep 2021

Variety's Power of Women Summit celebrates the successes of women across a range of creative industries who make positive impacts in their communities and industries. During a "Social Warriors" discussion, Tiffany Warren joined several other women in discussing how to make a social impact.

Tiffany R. Warren Named Chair Of The AAF National Board Of Directors For 2021-2022

Jun 2021

Washington, DC, USA

The American Advertising Federation's National Board of Directors announces Tiffany R. Warren as their Board Chair for the 2021-2022 year.

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Interviews

Changemakers: Sony's Tiffany Warren on why leaders need to be more 'agile' and 'empathetic'

Interviewee

Jul 2021

In an episode of the Changemakers series, Tiffany delves into her climb up the corporate ladder, the importance of representation, and much more.

MAKERS with Tiffany R. Warren

Interviewee

Jul 2020

In an interview with MAKERS, ADCOLOR Founder and President Tiffany R. Warren talks about the major role mentors play in the industry, and the significance of giving acknowledgement and recognition to those who feel ignored.

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Awards & Recognition

2022 Matrix Awards

Honoree

Oct 2022

New York, NY, USA

Presented by New York Women in Communications (NY WICI), the Matrix Awards honor women that are making a difference, building community and inspiring the next generation of female leaders in their field.

2021 Emmy Nominee

Nominee

Jun 2021

Tiffany is a 2021 Emmy Nominee in the The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

2021 Billboard Change Agent

Honoree

Jan 2021

Tiffany was listed on the Billboard Change Agent List in 2021. Billboard recognizes music industry executives from all levels and industries who have stood up in the last year to assist the industry in enduring the pandemic and who answered the cry for social change.

2020 DoSomething Gala Empower Player

Award Recipient

Apr 2020

The DoSomething Gala event takes place annually, and celebrates a new group of Empower Players who are influential leaders in their field. Tiffany was honored as a 2020 Empower Player.

Black Enterprise Top Executive in Diversity 2019

Honoree

2019

Black Enterprise acknowledges the importance of the relationship between diversity and involvement, which is fostered by top-level business leadership. In 2019, Tiffany was named on Black Enterprise's list of Top Executives in Diversity.

Advertising Age Women to Watch

Award Recipient

For more than two decades, the Ad Age Women to Watch initiative has recognized and celebrated women who pave way for opportunities and inspire industry progress.

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Speaking Engagements

The ADCOLOR Conference

Panelist & Moderator

Nov 2022

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Tiffany Warren was a panelist for the panel titled 'The State of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion' and host for a discussion with 2022 Beacon Award honoree Issa Rae.

Mondo 2022

Panelist

Oct 2022

New York, NY, USA

Tiffany Warren took part in a panel discussion titled 'Leading on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Music Industry: Where We Are and Where We Are Going'. Panelists shared their thoughts on diversity in the music industry, efforts at recruiting and programming, empowering and serving artists, and continuing challenges that need to be met.

State of Revolt

Speaker

Jun 2022

Adweek's second State of Revolt installment convened black business leaders across media, marketing, and advertising to speak about their experiences navigating today’s turbulent times and whether the country has truly progressed or is continuing to make empty promises.

Diversity Leaders From Sony, Universal and BMI to Hold ‘Fostering Change’ Virtual AIMP Event

Panelist

Sep 2021

Washington, DC, USA

The Association of Independent Music Publishers' "Leading the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Challenge: Fostering Change" virtual event discussed how multinational music corporations implement initiatives that promote diverse and inclusive environments, as well as creativity, for thousands of employees.

ADCOLOR Everywhere

Founder

New York, NY, USA

ADCOLOR Everywhere is an annual ADCOLOR conference hosting discussions with leading entertainment executives, personalities, inventors and specialists that are both impactful and educational.

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Charitable Interests

Ghetto Film School

Donor

2020 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Founded in 2000, Ghetto Film School is an influential non-profit organization with a mission to guide, nurture and celebrate the next generation of storytellers.

Press Releases

ADCOLOR Unveils Additional Details for ADCOLOR Everywhere 2021

Oct 2021

New York, NY, USA

This ADCOLOR annual hybrid event aired five days of content which included the ADCOLOR Conference, the 15th annual ADCOLOR Awards and the ADCOLOR FUTURES program. It featured leaders from a wide range of creative industries, several performances from esteemed artists, and engagement and networking opportunities.

Fellowships

The Aspen Institute

Henry Crown Fellow

Washington, DC, USA

The Henry Crown Fellowship brings together a new generation of leaders, all between the ages of 30-45, to address the world's most difficult challenges. Tiffany is a Henry Crown Fellow from the class of 2020.

Tiffany’s Education

Bentley University

BA in Liberal Arts

1992 - 1997

The Winsor School

1986 - 1992