Keynote Speaker
 
Kevin Clayton

Operationalizing diversity, equity and inclusion

Thursday, Nov. 2 Location Code
2:30pm-3:45pm Huntington Convention Center ThTK/09
About Kevin Clayton

Kevin Clayton is senior vice president and head of Social Impact and Equity for the Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland Charge, Cleveland Monsters and Cavs Legion Gaming Club. Under his leadership, Clayton oversees community relations and engagement, DEI, and the Cavaliers Community Foundation.

Clayton previously held executive positions at Bon Secours Mercy Health, United States Tennis Association, Russell Athletic and the American Cancer Society. He was also the managing partner of JumpBall LLC, an entity he founded in 2012. Clayton started his career with Procter & Gamble, where he was a successful sales and marketing executive.

He is currently the chair of the Greater Cleveland Urban League and Black Sports Professionals, a board member of United Way of Greater Cleveland, Shaker Schools Foundation, and Cleveland City Club, and an advisor to other local and national organizations.