Carlos Bannister is the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Contracting Diversity Officer at the NYC Department of Transportation. He oversees the Vendor Relations unit, which encompasses three primary areas: Contract/Labor Law Compliance, Vendor Responsibility, and the Disadvantaged/Minority Women Business Enterprise (D/MWBE) program.
In this capacity, Mr. Bannister has developed and implemented innovative strategies and policies to enhance contracting opportunities for D/MWBEs. His initiatives have successfully increased the agency MWBE utilization from 11% to 32%, securing over $950 million in contract opportunities for these enterprises.
Mr. Bannister is dedicated to championing fair contracting practices, inspiring a future where NYC's contract awards genuinely reflect the city's rich diversity. Through his tireless efforts, he is building an inclusive economic landscape that uplifts and empowers all communities.