Antonio Stephens
Director, Culture Programs & Operations - Levi Strauss & Co.
Antonio Stephens is the director of culture programs and operations at Levi Strauss & Co. In this role, he drives enterprise-wide cultural impact by leading strategic engagement initiatives, embedding belonging into business operations and ensuring alignment across leadership, HR and corporate communications. He focuses on scaling culture programs, strengthening cross-functional influence and measuring impact to create a more connected and inclusive workplace. Previously, he served as director of DE&I communications and employer branding at the company, where he wielded his artistic vision to shape the narrative of true inclusion and belonging in the workplace, while revitalizing the company’s employer brand and value proposition. Through immersive storytelling and emotive creative concepts, he’s transformed the company's identity into an icon of celebrity status, personified by its employees. His ingenuity has led to the development and execution of award-winning creative campaigns, delivering exceptional business results and setting a new global standard for excellence. For Antonio, the power of storytelling and the ability to evoke genuine emotions, followed by action are at the heart of his passion.
His career journey in communications began at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), where he joined their Communications and Government Affairs Future Leaders Graduate Program. From traditional media to digital and social media strategy, he explored different avenues of expression. His versatility extended to talent and brand marketing, paid media, public policy, government affairs and employee engagement.
