Booz Allen hires former Hilton exec to head diversity function

Booz Allen Hamilton brings in a former Hilton executive to lead the government services firm's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Booz Allen Hamilton has hired 25-year marketing veteran and former Hilton executive Jon Munoz as chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer.

Munoz will also hold the title of vice president as he works with teams and other leaders across the company to develop and drive a comprehensive DEI approach, Booz Allen said Tuesday.

He most recently was vice president of global diversity and inclusion at Hilton. Munoz’s career also includes other DEI and multicultural marketing roles at Sprint, Nextel Communications, Bank One and NationsBank.

During his tenure at Hilton, the hotel giant received numerous industry awards and recognitions for its diversity and inclusion initiatives from Fortune, Forbes, the Human Rights Campaign and others.