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Orlando Magic Name Esu Ma’at Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

(Dec. 14, 2020) Esu Ma’at has been named the Orlando Magic’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Officer, Magic CEO Alex Martins announced today.

Ma’at’s role with the team will be multi-dimensional with a focus on integrating DE&I strategy with the Magic’s business goals along with the team’s values and key performance indicators; attracting, engaging and retaining diverse talent; owning accountability for driving equity and belonging; and enhancing organizational culture, brand reputation and social impact.

“We are thrilled to welcome someone of Esu’s stature and expertise to the Magic family,” said Magic CEO Alex Martins. “As our organization works towards making change in the realm of social justice and equality, we look to his vast knowledge to lead us in that direction and taking steps to move us forward in those efforts. Esu’s passion for aligning strategy with organizational goals will help us to consistently position diversity as a catalyst for true inclusion, positive business impact, transformative innovation and social change.”

Ma’at is a trans-disciplinary thought leader who has a distinguished track record of success driving a 21st Century vision for diversity, equity and inclusion.

He will work closely with the Magic’s executive leadership team and the entire staff along with the social justice task force to implement a holistic and impactful DE&I strategy bringing a powerful impact to the organization, the NBA and the Central Florida community.

Ma’at was identified and recruited as part of a comprehensive, inclusive, nationwide search conducted by the Orlando Magic with assistance from Turnkey Search. Turnkey’s Director of Diversity, Kelly Lewis, worked with the Magic to help grow the candidate pool and help evaluate candidates for experience, skill and cultural fit. Turnkey Search is a top executive search/talent recruitment firm in sports, entertainment & media.

Previously Ma’at created and led the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern Diversity and Inclusion department and he currently serves as an Advisory Board Member for the All-In Diversity Project, a London based non-profit organization focused on DEI indexing and establishing standards for companies world-wide.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a Master of Science Degree in Sports Management from Columbia University. He also completed his D&I training at the Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations.

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