Gain perspective from an Executive Recruiter and experienced Management Team member and a Board Director.

Date: March 13^th 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. ET/16:00 CET (1 hour)

Theme: What are Boards really looking for?

Panelists:

Deeptha Khanna, EVP and Member of the Executive Committee at Royal Philips, Board Director at Kimberly Clark

Join Kirti Singh as he shares valuable insights on P&G’s strategies for driving market growth with the consumer at the core, and the transformational changes in the organization to help make it happen.

He’ll discuss the evolution of the industry, its future direction, and the critical role of integration between Insights and Analytics to better understand and serve consumers.

Meet Kirti Singh

Kirti Singh leads P&G’s global Consumer Market Knowledge (CMK) organization, Analytics and Insights and Global Media group in leveraging cutting-edge data, analytics, behavioral science and visualization to discover consumer, shopper and market insights— and transform them into actionable outputs that drive growth of P&G’s global product portfolio.

Under Kirti’s leadership, CMK has become an invaluable partner in shaping the direction of the Company’s ten product categories to grow brands, guide strategies and portfolio choices, and design in-market executions.

Since joining P&G in 1993 as a CMK manager in India, Kirti has held numerous leadership positions across P&G businesses, including Beauty Care, Feminine Care, Health Care and Grooming.

He has worked across many geographies including India, China, Singapore and the U.S.

Outside of P&G, Kirti lends his expertise to academia and the public sector to foster development in the areas of consumer insights and research.

Join Kendra Speed, Global Director of Consumer Market Research at LinkedIn, as she discusses how to build relationships for career and business growth in the Insights & Analytics industry. She will share perspective not only on how to leverage LinkedIn beyond the tactics of connections, but also on how to grow your credibility in the space.

Special Opportunity: Main Presentation 11:00 to 11:45 ET – Stay afterwards from 11:45 to 12:30 ET for discussion, networking, and to upgrade your personal connections!

About Kendra: Marketing and strategy leader Kendra Speed excels in steering executive teams toward disruptive innovation. Kendra’s collaborations with BET and P&G resulted in groundbreaking insights that fueled the Black Men Love campaign. She played a pivotal role in the foundational understanding that undergirds the national CROWN Act. She has ignited over $2 billion in product and marketing pipelines for brands like Dropbox, Toyota, Olay, and JM Smucker. Currently global director of consumer insights at LinkedIn, she oversees a global team focused on consumer understanding for LinkedIn Flagship and Premium, Brand, Equity, Trust and Belonging.

Women on Board Series – Fire Chat with Annalisa Loustau
Kick off the New Year with inspiration and insights from a highly successful and accomplished women in business! As part of our ‘Women on Boards’ series, we are thrilled to host a fireside chat with Annalisa Loustau, an inspiring leader with a wealth of experience.

    Meet Annalisa Loustau

Annalisa is a former C-level executive at Printemps, Cartier, L’Oréal, and Procter & Gamble, and currently an independent board member at Swarovski, Roche Bobois, WG&S, and Kaufman & Broad. She brings decades of expertise in strategy, brand building, marketing, and commercial excellence, with a remarkable track record of business turnarounds across sectors such as Retail, Luxury, Beauty, and FMCG.

This interactive session will explore the theme:
“From the Boardroom: The Advice You Will Never Get”

Gain exclusive insights as Annalisa shares lessons learned from her inspiring journey and candid advice for leaders and aspiring board members.

As we wrap up another remarkable year, let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and look forward to the possibilities of 2025! This year’s theme, Gifting, celebrates the insights, connections, and inspiration we’ve shared and those yet to come.

Join us for a Gift session of meaningful learnings and uplifting stories, hosted by the P&G Women Alumni Forum.

Here’s a sneak peek of our program:

1️. Welcome & Year-in-Review
Presented by Lou Ann Eckert-Lynch, Chairwoman & Global Network Board Member
A whirlwind reflection on 2024—let’s Celebrate the milestones, achievements, and memorable moments of our Women Alumni community.

2️. The Power of Strategic Networking
With Sophie Blum, Vice Chairwoman, Executive Partner and Board Member
Learn about the invaluable gift of strategic networking. Sophie will share tools and experience.

3️. Creating a Future that Lights You Up
With Bernice Ang, Executive Coach, WLF Board Member
Discover how to design a future that energizes and inspires you, with actionable insights from Bernice.

4️.Looking Ahead: Alumni Berlin Conference
Overview of the 2025 Berlin Conference
Get a sneak preview of the exciting opportunities awaiting us at our next big gathering in Berlin.

Prepare for a session of celebration, inspiration, and community—because you are the heart of this forum.

Join Us for a Special Enrichment Series Webinar: Women on Boards—Champions of Change, in partnership with P&G Alumni Foundation and Women’s Leadership Forum!

We are thrilled to welcome Janet Butler, Teri List, and Juliana Azevedo as they discuss their experiences and the impact women bring to board leadership.

Learn firsthand how these incredible women have championed change in their industries and communities.

Janet is a Mechanical Engineer who worked for over 23 years for Proctor & Gamble (P&G) in both the United States and Nigeria. She has clocked many “firsts” in her career and is most proud of having been the first Plant Manager for Procter & Gamble Nigeria Ltd.

Teri List served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Gap, Inc., where she oversaw the finance, real estate and information technology organizations, as well as interim oversight of supply chain. List also served as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. and Kraft Foods Group. From 1994 to 2013, List was with Procter & Gamble, progressing to senior vice president and treasurer. Before this she spent over nine years at Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Juliana Azevedo leads P&G ’s second largest category, Home Care, a business with meaningful value creation potential across categories and markets. The portfolio includes iconic brands such as Dawn, Cascade, Fairy, Mr. Clean, Swiffer and Febreze that strive to make household chores simpler, faster, more sustainable and accessible to everyone. Juliana also leads P&G Professional, which serves the foodservice, building, cleaning and maintenance industries with some of the world’s most trusted cleaning products. Juliana other roles include Executive Sponsor Gender Equality, LinkedIn Top Voice and Member of the board of United Way Worldwide

AI is Everywhere! Join Us for “My New Digital Companion” Hosted by the P&G Women’s Leadership Forum and P&G Alumni Digital Forum, this thought-provoking and empowering panel discussion will delve into the transformative power of AI. You’ve heard about the incredible new AI features that can assist with letter writing, generating new images, and providing professional market overviews, helping you with your vacation planning, sport practice…and much more – AI truly offers access to everything. But why are some AI outcomes more impressive than others?

Discover the Art of Prompting and learn how to maximize your AI interactions so you never feel alone again. This webinar will tackle the burning question on everyone’s mind: “How can I leverage AI both personally and professionally to enhance my daily routine and benefit my professional and personal life?”

Whether you’re looking for a new job or seeking to optimize your current role, hear from industry leaders, P&G alumni as they share their best practices and actionable insights.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your new digital companion! Mark your calendars, gather your curiosity, and prepare to be inspired.

Moderator and meeting Host: Sophie Blum, WLF Vice Chair

Panelists: • Dana Alexandrovich, COO Microsoft • Raquelle Zuarte, founder and CMO Equity for All Project • Simón Enrique Contreras Candiales, digital transformation expert – Amazon Alumni EMEA

Explore career shifts towards sustainability with our panel of P&G alumnae during the “Green Transitions” webinar. This engaging event, hosted by the P&G Women’s Leadership Forum, features insights from former P&G leaders who have successfully navigated this shift and are now making significant impacts in their fields. Panelists include Ellen Iobst, Clemence Schmid, and Anke Hampel. Julie Gosalvez will moderate the discussion. Learn firsthand about the opportunities, challenges, and personal motivations behind their successful transitions to sustainability-focused roles. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable advice and strategies for your own career path in sustainability. Meeting Host: Sophie Blum, WLF Vice Chair

During spring season with its fresh energy, it is the perfect time to revisit old habits and practices. With the guidance of a coach, you can declutter your professional path and personal aspirations, identifying what truly matters and what may be holding you back. Just as you sort through your belongings, coaching helps you sift through your goals, values, and skills, allowing you to prioritize and focus on what brings you fulfilment.