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BOISE, Idaho — Marie Sylla-Dixon was named senior vice president of government and external relations for Albertsons Cos. last March. In this role, she is responsible for leading and advancing Albertsons Cos.’ public policy agenda and communicating externally with policy makers, regulators, NGOs and external stakeholders.
Sylla-Dixon brings to her role more than 25 years of experience in government relations; communications; public affairs; and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). She has been recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America. She was awarded Top Lobbyist of the Year by the Washington Government Relations Group. Before joining Albertsons Cos., she served as global chief diversity officer for Raytheon Technologies (RTX), where she led the strategy and implementation of the company’s Pillars for Action to advance DE&I across the enterprise and externally through programs and initiatives focused on workforce, community and employee engagement; public policy; and supplier diversity.
Prior to RTX, Sylla-Dixon spent more than 10 years with T-Mobile, where she served as vice president of government and external affairs, with responsibility for developing and executing the company’s policy agenda on issues including broadband regulation, 5G, AI, Smart Communities, privacy, cybersecurity, and wireless spectrum and led its public affairs engagement in helping to tell its story on closing the digital divide with community partners and NGOs.
Marie Sylla-Dixon
Sylla-Dixon pointed out that by serving as a bridge between the businesses she has represented and key policy makers and regulators, she has helped shape policies and regulations that have impacted not only the individual companies, but industries as a whole. “It’s truly special when you can influence policies that can have positive impact on the communities you serve, whether it’s on food insecurity, sustainability, health care equity or digital equity,” she said in a recent interview.
Working in retail, Sylla-Dixon added, has taught her the importance of staying informed on the latest technology and sustainability trends
. That knowledge has enabled her to advocate effectively not only for Albertsons Cos. but for the retail industry.
In addition, she noted, a major part of her role is sharing with external stakeholders Albertsons Cos.’ story of being a mission- and purpose-driven company and how it makes a difference in the communities it serves, whether it is the value its pharmacies add to the health care system or the company’s activities to combat food insecurity and food waste.
“I’m proud to be a part of a company that is on the front lines of important social and health issues,” she said. “Our focus on food as medicine and promoting healthy outcomes for our customers is a testament to our commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives. I’m proud to work for an organization that aligns with my values, has incredible associates and allows me to make a meaningful impact in the world.”
