NORFOLK,
Va., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This month,
PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and
collecting nonperforming loans, celebrated the launch of its ¡Hola!
Employee Resource Group (ERG). ¡Hola! is designed to serve Hispanic
and Latino employees and advocates and will provide a space where
PRA Group colleagues can engage in a community that celebrates and
embraces Hispanic culture around the globe.
¡Hola! is the fourth ERG within the publicly traded company's
U.S. business, and its second to launch on a global scale. Vice
President of Global Communications and External Affairs Giovanna
Genard and Senior Vice President and Chief Software Engineering
Officer Victor Andrade will serve as
the group's founding executive co-sponsors. Six additional
colleagues will lead the ERG.
Genard eagerly anticipates the group's potential to promote
understanding and belonging within the company. "It is an honor to
serve as a founding executive sponsor for the ¡Hola! ERG. I see
this as a way to advance PRA Group's commitment to fostering an
inclusive and welcoming environment by supporting the networking,
development and professional growth of our members through DEI
programming and volunteerism," said Genard.
The virtual launch celebration included more than 60 PRA Group
employees from across the company's global operation. The meeting
commenced with a video featuring PRA Group colleagues defining what
their heritage means to them. Leaders then engaged participants in
thoughtful conversations and introspective activities infused with
Hispanic history and culture so participants could foster a sense
of community across the globe.
"Being an executive sponsor of the ¡Hola! ERG is a pivotal role
for me. It gives us the opportunity to promote the values,
advancement and achievements of our Hispanic and Latino employees,"
said Andrade. Both Andrade and Genard look forward to spending the
rest of the year growing the ERG.
Additional PRA Group ERGs include Women in Business Advocates,
Well-Being and Black Excellence, the last of which launched in
December of last year. Each has seen great success developing
mentorship networks, coordinating volunteer and philanthropic
initiatives with PRA Group's nonprofit partners and creating
opportunities for every employee to be themselves and be their
best. Each has seen great success developing mentorship networks,
coordinating volunteer and philanthropic initiatives with PRA
Group's nonprofit partners and creating opportunities for every
employee to be themselves and be their best.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans,
PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to
help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas,
Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees
worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help
them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit
www.pragroup.com.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Kersey
Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Policy
757-641-0558
Elizabeth.Kersey@PRAGroup.com
Investor Contact:
Najim Mostamand, CFA
Vice President, Investor Relations
757-431-7913
IR@PRAGroup.com
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