Cynt Marshall
Effective Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion
High Performance

Cynt Marshall

Transform workplace culture with Cynt Marshall, speaker and diversity leadership expert. Cynt works with organizations to drive inclusive leadership, cultural transformation, and measurable business results, delivering award-winning strategies recognized by NBA's Inclusion Leadership Award and Fortune 500 companies.

Cynt Marshall
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CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
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First African-American woman to lead an NBA team
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Advocate for diversity and inclusion in leadership
Cynt Marshall is a game-changing leader who blends business results with a deep commitment to people. Over a 36-year career at AT&T, culminating in her role as Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, and nearly seven years as CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, she has driven measurable transformation through inclusive leadership and cultural change.

When she took the reins of the Mavericks in 2018, Cynt didn’t just aim to improve culture—she set out to redefine it. Under her leadership, the organisation has twice won the NBA’s Inclusion Leadership Award, becoming a benchmark for values-driven performance in professional sport. Her signature 100-day plan, centred on trust and transparency, delivered rapid, lasting results that are studied across industries.

Before joining the Mavericks, Cynt founded Marshalling Resources, a consultancy focused on leadership and culture. She has since advised Fortune 500 firms like Dow on embedding inclusion into business strategy. These efforts helped secure Dow’s place on DiversityInc’s Top 50 list and Fortune’s Great Place to Work rankings.

Whether building high-performing teams, reshaping workplace culture, or guiding businesses through change, Cynt offers real-world insight rooted in board-level experience and a career spent leading from the front. Her sessions leave teams energised, aligned, and equipped with practical tools to lead inclusively, navigate change, and deliver impact.

Book Cynt for a keynote that sparks action, challenges norms, and shows exactly how to lead with heart and results.

Why We Recommend Booking Cynt

Unlock transformative leadership with Cynt Marshall, the first African-American woman CEO of an NBA team. Her expertise in diversity and inclusion, honed at AT&T, empowers teams to thrive. Book Cynt today to elevate your organisation's culture and engagement!

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