Pros
Global Presence. Good vision. Rich history.
Cons
CARE's recent executive appointment has sparked concern regarding its commitment to diversity and equity. The new executive—a white man with less executive-level experience and limited global exposure—has been placed in charge of big global departments currently led by highly experienced women leaders of color. This decision not only appears to undermine the expertise of these women leaders but also disregards the contributions of several senior global experts and leaders of color within those departments. Adding to these concerns is the consolidation of power within the organization. The chief of staff, of course a while American, was promoted successively to roles encompassing strategy and now global transition, consolidating immense authority under someone with no international experience. This pattern suggests a disconnect between CARE's public statements on diversity and its actual hiring and promotion practices, raising questions about the organization's ability to uphold its values in practice.