Prime Highlights
- Jeanne Achille joined the Rutgers Business School Center for Women in Business Board of Advisors.
- The appointment supports CWIB’s efforts to promote workplace inclusion, mentorship and women’s leadership development.
Key Facts
- The Devon Group is an independent public relations firm specialising in technology, fintech and human resources communications.
- Rutgers Business School’s Center for Women in Business conducts research and programmes focused on advancing women and improving workplace inclusion.
Background
The Devon Group founder Jeanne Achille has been appointed to the Board of Advisors of the Rutgers Business School Center for Women in Business (CWIB). The appointment brings a communications and business leader to the centre’s advisory board as it continues its work to promote more equitable and inclusive workplaces.
CWIB brings together academic experts and corporate leaders to support women’s career growth through research, mentorship and professional development programmes. The centre focuses on improving workplace inclusion and helping organisations retain and advance talented women, particularly those at the mid-career stage.
Achille founded The Devon Group in 1994 and built the company into an independent public relations firm serving technology businesses ranging from startups to multinational companies. Throughout her career, she has supported initiatives focused on mentorship, flexible work arrangements and career development opportunities for women.
Rutgers Business School said Achille’s experience in communications, human resources and entrepreneurship aligns with the centre’s mission of helping women progress into leadership roles. Achille said research-based programmes and greater awareness of workplace barriers are essential to creating more equal opportunities for women in business.
CWIB researches workplace inclusion and offers mentorship programmes, leadership discussions, conferences and partnerships with organisations working to improve diversity and inclusion. Its research has appeared in leading business publications and focuses on practical solutions for advancing women in the workplace.
The Devon Group said the appointment reflects its founder’s long-standing commitment to supporting workplace equality and leadership development alongside her work in the global technology public relations industry.
