Cokley Dunlap Named Bed Bath & Beyond Chief Diversity Officer

Bed Bath & Beyond has appointed Nicole Cokley Dunlap as its chief diversity officer to lead the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy.

Before moving to Bed Bath & Beyond, Cokley Dunlap had been with Macy’s, where she held roles with increasing levels of leadership responsibilities across Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. She held positions in human resources, employee giving, diversity and inclusion, and store management. She has served as vp/diversity and inclusion strategy since 2019. At Macy’s, Cokley Dunlap built strategies that helped drive diversity, engagement, performance and business growth, Bed Bath & Beyond noted. She reports to Lynda Markoe, Bed Bath & Beyond EVP and chief people and culture officer.

“Nicole is a consummate leader with tremendous relationships and expertise in DE and I and will help us deliver change that is needed within our company and the communities we serve,” Markoe said in announcing Cokley Dunlap’s hire. “Building our community, both inside and outside the company, is of paramount importance as we execute against Bed Bath & Beyond’s transformation plans. One of our five key practices in our strategic transformation framework is championing diversity and community, and we are pleased to appoint a chief diversity officer as talented and proven as Nicole.”