Diversity & Inclusion

William Wrigley Jr.

"Life and business are rather simple after all - to make a success of either, you've got to hang onto the knack of putting yourself in the other person's place."
-William Wrigley Jr., circa 1891

At Wrigley, our people are our most important asset. The Wrigley team is a diverse group of more than 16,000 multicultural associates working worldwide. We are united by a commitment to upholding Wrigley's business standards and providing consumers with a broad array of delicious, high quality confectionery products.

Diversity in our Workforce

At Wrigley, diversity is the uniqueness that each individual brings to our workforce.

Diversity in our Workforce

Talent Pipeline

Wrigley has a long history of growing and nurturing talent. Through participation in associations like HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement) and the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), we've expanded our external recruiting network.

Women and Minorities

Wrigley's culture appreciates and actively seeks individual uniqueness and differences in perspectives, experiences, and behaviors. We also believe that having additional perspectives from women and minorities will better align us with our core values.

Growing Our Leaders

It is often said that the strength of leadership determines the future of a team. In that spirit, we have developed several leadership development programs, not only to grow our associates' leadership capabilities and potential, but to also best position our company for continued success. It's an investment in our future.

  • Our High Performance Coaching Program helps executives enhance their leadership skills and further internalize the power of both uniqueness and connectiveness.
  • Mentoring Circles is a program in which our CEO and Executive Leadership Team meet bimonthly with a small group of senior associates. The goals are to build relationships and expand leadership capabilities.
  • An Executive On-Boarding Program for women and minorities who are new to Wrigley focuses on building early relationships and accelerating a successful transition to our company.
HIGHLIGHTS
Scott Assistant General Counsel

"Changed My Life."

Scott, Assistant General Counsel, has participated in Wrigley's High Performance Coaching Program and Mentoring Circles. Here is his story in his own words:

"Wrigley has given me a wonderful opportunity to work with a coach, to grow as an individual, and take my team's performance to the next level. The high performance coaching experience helped me identify my desired leadership style, and then to develop and demonstrate it."

Kelli VP Customer Sales and Operations

"Exploding Perspectives."

Kelli, VP Customer Sales and Operations - Central Division, has participated in Mentoring Circles for the past year. Here is her story in her own words:

"Since participating in Mentoring Circles, my perspective has exploded. The experience of building relationships, having candid conversations, and relying on the confidentiality of a "four wall agreement," has allowed me to learn and grow. I've expanded my thinking and network of internal relationships. And I use these new perspectives with my own team, especially in coaching, listening, and breaking down silos."