Senior Vice President, Sourcing & Procurement Solutions, Allstate Insurance Company

Ms. Harris is responsible for optimizing Allstate’s spend portfolio of $7.5B through collaboration with internal business partners and driving innovation with external suppliers. She also oversees Allstate’s Supplier Diversity program, which is focused on increasing opportunities for small-, minority- and women-owned businesses and driving approaches for their ongoing growth and development.

Prior to joining Allstate, Cheryl served as the Americas Procurement delivery senior executive at Accenture LLP.

Harris serves on the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Foundation Board. Additionally, she is Key Executive and Chair of Business & Industry Cluster at FAMU, responsible for engaging corporate partners to optimize their relationship with the university through curriculum development, recruiting and sponsored research.
Cheryl is involved in several local programs, including serving on the board of directors for Teen Living Program, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and comprehensive services to homeless teenagers in Chicago, and is a board member for the Chicago Humanities Festival.