The appointment of Ambassador Ertharin Cousin to the Board of Directors at One World Products, Inc., soon to be renamed Isiah Enterprises, creates a rare alignment of leadership with both women having been named to Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women list, positioning the company at the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and inclusive growth. Isiah Thomas, Chairman and CEO of One World Products, stated that these appointments underscore the company's commitment to integrity, innovation, and impact as it builds Isiah Enterprises for long-term value. The company is currently executing in automotive packaging markets while expanding into food packaging, two sectors where its capabilities and partnerships can scale responsibly according to Thomas.
Ambassador Cousin brings more than four decades of global leadership across public, private, and social sectors. She served as Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme from 2012 to 2017 and as U.S. Ambassador to the UN Agencies for Food and Agriculture from 2009 to 2012. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Feeding America and later founded Food Systems for the Future to accelerate sustainable innovation in food equity. Her corporate experience includes senior leadership at Albertsons Companies. Minyon Moore leads Dewey Square Group's State and Local Affairs and Multicultural Strategies practices, advising Fortune 100 companies and nonprofits. She most recently served as Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago and previously served as Assistant to the President and Director of White House Political Affairs under President Bill Clinton.
The board additions mark a defining step in One World Products' transition to Isiah Enterprises as the company broadens its focus to automotive sustainability, renewable materials, and circular economy manufacturing. Recent operational milestones include the successful launch and scaling of a rubber compounds product line using existing equipment, with more than 100,000 pounds shipped to date. The company is leveraging its prime location within the nation's manufacturing corridor and deepening partnerships across automotive, packaging, and industrial markets. For more information about the company's operations and strategic direction, visit https://oneworldproducts.com.
Ambassador Cousin emphasized that the company reflects what the future of business should be, noting that sustainability, equity, and economic empowerment are not competing goals. Moore added that having two Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women on the same board represents substance rather than symbolism, reflecting a shared belief in leadership that listens, collaborates, and acts with courage. The company's growth model is built on innovation, job creation, and measurable environmental impact as it advances its position in the global packaging industry.
