Petula Payne boasts a diverse career spanning legal, compliance, equity investments, and sustainable supply chain management across private and public sectors. As VP of Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainable Procurement at State Street, she orchestrates robust initiatives in supplier diversity and sustainability. Beyond her corporate role, Petula ardently champions human rights through the UN Global Compact's Business & Human Rights Accelerator program. She dedicated her time to Empowerment Square, aiding survivors of human trafficking, and contributed expertise to environmental rights through the Baker McKenzie’s Justice in Action project. With a history of impactful leadership, she previously served on the Boards of UN Women Metro-NY and the Zonta Club of New York.