AbbVie is made up of 30,000 employees across the world, contributing in diverse ways to one collective purpose. In this series, we take a closer look at some of the incredible people who embody our company's Principles.
In our second in the series, a conversation with Kevin Chedda, associate director, category management.
On what motivates him to come to work every day …
As a procurement lead for our Global Human Resources organization, I help build relationships with our partners to ensure that we that we attract, hire and retain the most talented group of individuals in the world. I truly believe that having the best mix of talent allows AbbVie to bring the best therapies to our patients. It is an honor knowing that I play an important role in that process.
On which AbbVie Principle he finds to be the most meaningful and why …
Serving the Community. The AbbVie culture is very impressive, but what stands out the most to me is the realization that a strong community is key to making a remarkable impact. Through the company’s various philanthropic activities, I have been given many amazing opportunities to partner with elementary schools and local community organizations to positively influence children in our areas.
As a young child growing up in Brooklyn, New York, I remember traveling on field trips to large corporations to experience real-time workplaces, or having professionals visit my classrooms to talk about their careers. Those amazing interactions helped to shape the man I am today and continue to remind me that it’s about more than just my own home or my own job. Success is measured by paying it forward to others; lending a hand to those less fortunate by sharing just a little bit of yourself whenever possible. I am proud that AbbVie has the same values.
On his love of a home-cooked meal with friends and family …
Growing up, my family always had an open-door policy for Sunday dinners. My mother taught me early on how to prepare some of my favorite Jamaican dishes and loved watching people enjoy a home-cooked meal. Nothing fancy or formal, but Sunday dinner was a time when we would all gather and enjoy good food and fun conversations. What made it especially memorable was that my close friends knew that our door was always open, and we would always make sure there was enough to share. These special moments would eventually come to define my current love of food and cooking for others.