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Brittney Rigby
Aug 21, 2024

Scott Galloway claims diversity initiatives lead to ‘reverse racism’

The marketing professor didn't hold back at an Australian conference, claiming that the 'only position more dangerous than CMO is DEI'. He also added that employers should be focusing on socioeconomic background rather than race.

Photo: Scott Galloway

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