Elevated to her current position in April, Sims currently oversees all of the global media company’s legal teams, managing lawyers and legal issues on behalf of Discovery in nearly 20 offices worldwide. A champion for diversity, she supports a number of Discovery’s internal initiatives. The road to equality is a long one, but Sims feels progress is being made. “The industry is in the midst of important conversations regarding gender and inclusion,” she says.
What is one way the industry can continue to evolve in ridding itself of gender discrimination?
The industry is in the midst of important conversations regarding gender and inclusion. Continuing these conversations with a commitment to equal opportunity and an honest recognition of the problem are important first steps towards reducing instances of gender discrimination.
What famous woman, living or deceased, would you like to have dinner with?
I would be delighted to have dinner with Mother Teresa.