In the latest episode of the new CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Phil Jasper, president of Mission Systems at Collins Aerospace, about the role of diversity in innovation, reverse mentoring and the importance of cultural competency in leadership.
Listen below or subscribe to the show at SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Diversity Straight Up is presented by Collins Aerospace, the city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy.
About Phil Jasper:
Phil Jasper leads the Mission Systems strategic business unit at Collins Aerospace, a United Technologies Corp. company based in Cedar Rapids. A 26-year veteran of the industry, Phil previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Government Systems at Rockwell Collins. Prior to this, he held the roles of vice president of Business Development for Government Systems, vice president and general manager of Mobility Rotary Wing Solutions, senior director of Air Force Programs, director of air mobility for Bombers & Special Mission Programs and technical director and programs manager of KC-135 Programs.
Phil participates in STEM outreach activities in the community, volunteers with United Way and is a member of the Iowa State University Engineering College Industrial Advisory Council, Cedar Rapids Business Advisory Council and Iowa Business Council.
About the hosts:
Sarika Bhakta is president of Nikeya Diversity Consulting and a Certified Diversity Executive with more than 20 years of experience in leadership, management, talent attraction/retention and resource acquisition/development. Born in Gujarat, India and raised in the Midwest, Sarika empowers leaders to identify their authentic self to be successful change agents in today’s global economy.
Anthony Arrington is co-founder and managing partner with Top RANK Professional & Executive Search and Consulting, a search firm focused on helping companies acquire professional and executive-level talent, with a special emphasis on diverse and inclusive leadership. He has more than 20 years of experience in management, strategic planning, leadership and staff development in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors.
