Calvin J. Crosslin

Commander
DISC Type : D

VP, Chief Diversity Officer and President, The Lenovo Foundation at Lenovo

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Calvin J. Crosslin is a seasoned HR executive with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as VP, Chief Inclusion Officer at Lenovo and President of the Lenovo Foundation. He drives global diversity strategies for 63, 000 employees while leading philanthropic efforts in technology access and STEM education. He holds a BS from the State University of New York at Old Westbury.

Deeply engaged in his community, Calvin participates in local economic discussions, such as with the Greater Raleigh Chamber, and supports diversity initiatives throughout North Carolinas Triangle area. An old interview mentioned that he enjoys racing motorcycles and spending time with his family.

Unique fact: Calvin holds a distinctive dual leadership role, simultaneously steering Lenovos corporate inclusion strategy and its global philanthropic foundation.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Candid & Clear

Impact-Driven

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are less concerned about the product and more about its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Global Inclusion
He is responsible for driving corporate vision, goals, and strategies for Lenovo’s Global Diversity & Inclusion Office, supporting employees across 60 countries.
Philanthropic Leadership
As President of the Lenovo Foundation, he champions a charitable giving plan focused on empowering under-resourced populations with access to technology and STEM education.
Community Engagement
Actively participates in local events in North Carolina, such as serving as a panelist for the Greater Raleigh Chamber's Economic Forecast.

Media Appearances

Meet Lenovo Leader Calvin Crosslin. Featured in YouTube

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Lenovo's Calvin Crosslin on Cultivating Inclusive Culture, Employee Advocacy, Listening at Scale. Featured in YouTube

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Meet Calvin Crosslin: Lenovo's New Chief Diversity Officer. Featured in Lenovo News

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Work History

12-2020
VP, Chief Diversity Officer and President, The Lenovo Foundation at Lenovo
4-2019 - 12-2020
Executive Director Human Resources at Lenovo
4-2019
Director, Human Resources at Lenovo
HR Business Unit Leader, Integrated Supply Chain [ISC] at IBM
HR Generalist | Manager of Recruitment | Pension Analyst | Leadership Development Specialist at IBM

Education

1986 - 1988
BS from State University of New York at Old Westbury
1983 - 1986
Education details unavailable from The University of Texas at El Paso

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Exp : 6 Location : Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : VP, Chief Diversity Officer and President, The Lenovo Foundation at Lenovo

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Insights For Selling To Calvin J.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Calvin J. is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Calvin J.

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Calvin J. move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Calvin J. take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

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