AARON LIMONTHAS
Hoover,AL
Summary
Visionary and values-driven executive with nearly two decades of experience leading enterprise-wide initiatives across Inclusion, Wellbeing, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience. Proven track record of partnering with C-suite and board-level leaders to embed equitable strategies into business operations, talent systems, and cultural transformation. Known for turning insights into action, elevating workforce engagement, and building future-ready, inclusive organizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Culture and Belonging
Shipt, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (A Target Company)
- Led company-wide cultural transformation, designing inclusive crisis response protocols and preparing board/C-suite leaders.
- Built scalable learning infrastructure with 60% adoption and 97% high-potential retention through individualized growth pathways.
- Transitioned health benefits to a self-funded model, reducing costs by 9% while increasing satisfaction and engagement.
- Positioned Shipt as an employer of choice by forging executive partnerships across the retail/grocery ecosystem.
- Launched first company-wide EVP (Employee Value Proposition), strengthening employer brand and diverse talent pipelines.
Vice President, Inclusion, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience
Shipt, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (A Target Company)
- Partnered with Target Corp. to align strategies, scale inclusive practices, and optimize enterprise-wide people experiences.
- Developed data-driven Inclusion OKRs and KPIs, boosting engagement to 82% and increasing URG representation by 40%.
- Delivered 300+ executive and people leader trainings on inclusive leadership, psychological safety, and equity frameworks.
- Consulted on key people operations, including pay equity, hybrid work, and global recognition programs.
- Produced and published Shipt’s first DEI report, reinforcing transparency, accountability, and executive alignment.
Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shipt, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: (A Target Company)
- Achieved 73% racial and 64% gender diversity in C-suite through targeted recruitment, retention, and development plans.
- Scaled ERG ecosystem across business units, launching governance models, budgets, and talent development pathways.
Director, Diversity and Inclusion
adidas America, Inc.
Portland, Or
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led North American Inclusion strategy across adidas and Reebok, influencing end-to-end talent and cultural programs.
- Boosted diverse leadership pipeline by 27% through inclusive mentoring, sponsorship, and career development efforts.
- Hosted 700+ executive-led listening sessions during critical social climate shifts, restoring trust and setting roadmap priorities.
- Expanded parental leave and institutionalized new inclusive holidays (e.g., Juneteenth, Indigenous Peoples Day).
Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion
adidas America, Inc.
Portland, Or
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted benefit and L&D equity audits, improving perceived inclusion by 16% organization-wide.
- Activated national inclusion strategy, reducing disengagement by 34% via targeted engagement and retention solutions.
- Modernized anti-discrimination policies, increasing hotline reporting by 35% and boosting employee trust.
- Built community brand partnerships with nonprofits, athletes, and influencers to align social impact with brand values.
Global Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
Dropbox, Inc.
Austin, TX
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Scaled 13 ERGs globally, developing governance playbooks, budget structures, and strategic business alignment.
- Launched ESL programs, increasing language equity and belonging scores by 10% across multilingual teams.
- Produced global inclusion campaigns, spotlighting heritage moments and increasing cross-cultural awareness.
- Represented Dropbox in industry partnerships and external DEI platforms, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
Vice President, Inclusion Business Partner
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
01.2025
- Integrated inclusive practices across North American business units, aligning with global talent, retention, and performance strategies.
- Shaped global inclusion strategy through workforce analytics and cultural insights, improving talent progression and engagement.
- Advised executives and HR partners to embed inclusive leadership behaviors and redefine KPIs tied to organizational equity.
- Directed enterprise-wide projects with Legal, Comms, Talent, and BRGs to deliver scalable and sustainable inclusion outcomes.
- Drove cultural fluency in decision-making, increasing leadership capability in navigating complex, high-stakes societal moments.
Education
Doctoral Candidate (Ed.D.) - Organizational Leadership and Learning
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC01.2028
Executive Certificate - Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Georgetown University
Washington, D.C.Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Women and Gender Studies Minor
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NHSkills
- Inclusive Leadership
- Culture Transformation
- Executive Advising
- Talent Development
- Talent Acquistion
- Strategic Communications
- Policy & Governance
- Employer Branding
Accomplishments
- Emerging Leader of the Year, Austin Chamber of Commerce (2016)
- Creator of the Year, adidas America (2019)
- DEI Leader of the Year, Savoy Magazine (2023)
- DEI Leader of the Year Nominee, World 50, Inc. (2024, 2025)
Timeline
Vice President, Inclusion Business Partner
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
01.2025
Vice President, Culture and Belonging
Shipt, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Vice President, Inclusion, Learning & Development, and Employee Experience
Shipt, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Shipt, Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2025
Director, Diversity and Inclusion
adidas America, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion
adidas America, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Global Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
Dropbox, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2019
Doctoral Candidate (Ed.D.) - Organizational Leadership and Learning
University of North Carolina
Executive Certificate - Diversity Equity & Inclusion
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Women and Gender Studies Minor
Dartmouth College
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