Robert D. Matthews

Robert D. Matthews is the vice president of talent and the chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at Exelon. In this role, Robert is responsible for designing enterprise-wide strategies that facilitate a diverse and inclusive environment, supporting business objectives and positioning Exelon as a recognized leader in DEI. He is also responsible for Exelon's talent management and organizational effectiveness functions. He serves as chair for Edison Electric Institute's DEI Executive Advisory Council, which serves as a forum for working with members on emerging DEI issues and company best practices. Prior to his current role, Robert held positions with Exelon Utilities; BGE; Vertis, Inc.; and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Robert currently serves as vice chair of the Board of Directors at The Leadership, a civic leadership development organization established to improve the quality of life and economic vitality of Baltimore. He is also board chair of the Baltimore Bon Secours Foundation and is very active in his local church where he serves in a leadership capacity. Robert earned a bachelor's degree in business, and graduate degrees in business and counseling. He is also credentialed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).