Debonair Oates-Primus named Oak View group VP of DEI

The global venue development, advisory, and investment company for both the sports and live entertainment industries, Oak View Group (OVG), has announced Debonair Oates-Primus (pictured) as its new vice-president of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I). Oates-Primus (pictured) brings more than 12 years of experience in higher education and has provided DE&I strategic planning, programming, and anti-bias education to many universities, colleges, and organisations as a consultant. Ann Jackson, OVG’s chief people and culture officer, said: “Throughout her career, she has focused on rebuilding systems so that they’re more equitable and inclusive, and helping organisations to reimagine the diverse composition of power and decision-making bodies.” Oates-Primus commented: “I look forward to working with leaders and employees to shape, support and accelerate our DE&I strategic vision.” Oates-Primus also has worked as an associate professor of English. She earned a Ph.D. in Literature and Criticism with a concentration in critical race theory and intersectional feminism from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.