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How GoDaddy Is Thinking About DEI in 2027

A Fireside Chat with Kristy Lias
What They’re Betting On, What They’re Changing, and What Comes Next

The role of a DEI leader keeps changing. New expectations and emerging technologies are reshaping the demands of the job, and as we head into 2027, it’s a chance to take stock: What have the past few years taught us, and what should we carry forward?

In this fireside chat, Heather Glen, Head of HR at Assemble, sat down with Kristy Lilas, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at GoDaddy, to talk about what she’s learned leading DEI for a global tech brand, how she’s navigating this evolving landscape, and what’s informing her strategy today.

Download the recording to benchmark your thinking, pressure-test your priorities, and hear how a fellow DEI leader is approaching the decisions ahead.

What we covered:

  • How expectations of DEI leaders and their teams are evolving
  • What deserves greater focus as leaders set their priorities for 2027
  • Where AI and emerging technologies could create new opportunities
  • What to carry forward and what to leave behind heading into the new year

Featured Speakers:

Heather Glen, Head Of Human Resources
Assemble

Kristy Lilas, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
GoDaddy