HPE CEO tells BI why he’s redoubling DEI initiatives as some companies waver [Video]

Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri started his career at the company as a “Customer Service Engineer” in a call center nearly 30 years ago. Today, that experience informs his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

“Intentionality is important,” Neri said in a recent interview with Business Insider.

HPE has a workforce of more than 62,000 — double the size of Nvidia’s, but it has nowhere near the name recognition, especially since it split off from HP in 2015. HP makes computer printers for homes and offices. HPE provides data center and cloud service services and technology to businesses.

Focusing on company culture was number two on Neri’s list of top three priorities across the company this year, he told BI, and diversity plays a big part. (Innovation was number one).

That sets him apart in the fast-shifting climate for corporate DEI. The list of companies ranking DEI that high may …