Twitter Commits to 25x25 Pledge on Underrepresented Groups in Leadership Roles

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group initiative aims for 25% of executive spots or a 25% increase by 2025

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The number 25 looms large in Twitter’s diversity, equity and inclusion plans.

The social network said Thursday that it is committing to the 25×25 pledge, an initiative led by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group to challenge companies to either fill 25% of executive roles with hires from underrepresented groups by 2025, or to boost the number of underrepresented individuals in leadership roles by 25% in the same time period.

The commitment builds upon plans Twitter detailed last March to have at least one-half of its global workforce made up of women by 2025, along with 25% by underrepresented individuals.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Ahmad Thomas said the full inaugural class of companies committing to the 25×25 pledge will be revealed at the organization’s Diversity Forward Summit Friday (Feb.

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