August 16, 2021
The PGA Tour in their commitment to continue to promote diversity throughout their business announces that Kenyatta Ramsey will transition from his current role with PGA TOUR Champions TBA to take on the position of Senior Director, Player Development. Ramsey will report to Tyler Dennis and he will be focused on preparing African American and other minority players to compete at the highest levels of professional golf.
“Kenyatta’s efforts in elevating the status of the APGA Tour (Advocates Professional Golf Association Tour) within the golf ecosystem have been instrumental in our recent progress in the player diversity space,” said the announcement last week from PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan.
PGA TOUR also announced the creation of an Office of Social Responsibility and Inclusion, led by Neera Shetty.
In addition to her role as Deputy General Counsel for the TOUR, for nearly two years Neera has led the Inclusion Leadership Council (ILC), whose current members include Alex Baldwin, Michelle Corse, Torrey Gane, Luis Goicouira, Christian Hardy, Laura Neal and Marsha Oliver.
The passion, dedication and impact of the ILC and the many sub-committee members are an immense source of pride for all of us, and the ILC under Neera’s leadership has made Diversity Equity & Inclusion a critical part of our day-to-day business and a key element of our unique employee culture at the TOUR. The creation of an Office of Social Responsibility and Inclusion is the next step in our DE&I journey.
In her new and expanded role, Neera will serve as Executive Vice President, Social Responsibility & Inclusion/Deputy General Counsel, and will report through Allison Keller to the Office of the Commissioner for her social responsibility role and to Len Brown for her legal role. In addition to her continued leadership of the ILC and her legal responsibilities,
Neera will direct the launch of the TOUR’s Social Responsibility platform, which will work across our Tours and with our tournaments, sponsors and partners to identify ways to have a positive impact socially and environmentally in the communities where we play.
Also announced is the Community & Inclusion function, led by Marsha Oliver, will now report to Neera as part of the Office of Social Responsibility and Inclusion. Marsha will continue her role in leading the TOUR’s $100 million commitment to racial equity and inclusion causes over the next decade.
“I know we are all very proud of the work that has been accomplished to date and inspired by this significant step forward in our mission to engage, inspire and positively impact our fans, partners and communities worldwide. Please join me in congratulating Neera, Marsha and Kenyatta on these exciting transitions,” said Monahan.
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