Bashar Cholagh, Gregory Hawkins, Scott Thiele, Teresa Thiele and Marvin Washington each have had a hand in diversity efforts within Stellantis' massive purchasing operation, and they are being collectively honored in Automotive News' inaugural Champions of Diversity listing.

"Everyone internally is held to our procurement goal. This year it's 20 percent diverse spend," says Cholagh. The target is "one out of every $5 goes to a diverse company and we're exceeding that."

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At Stellantis, supplier diversity a team effort

Bashar Cholagh, Gregory Hawkins, Scott Thiele, Teresa Thiele and Marvin Washington each have had a hand in diversity efforts within Stellantis' massive purchasing operation.

— Vince Bond Jr.