This on-demand webinar features three compelling case studies from P&G alumni who used insights to drive growth, transformation, and innovation across industries.

In Insights for Growth, speakers share practical frameworks, cultural shifts, and real-world lessons that helped their organizations cut through noise, engage customers differently, and unlock meaningful results.

Watch the full recording to explore how insights can become a catalyst for your next move.

Pete Blackshaw- Founder & CEO of BrandRank.AI

Pete Blackshaw is the Founder and CEO of BrandRank.AI, a Cincinnati-based startup and SaaS platform and service that helps brands measure, protect, and grow trust through the power of AI-driven search and discovery. Pete recently served as CEO of Cintrifuse, a startup catalyst, incubator, and venture fund. Previously, Pete was the Global Head of Digital at Nestlé, Switzerland, the world’s largest food company. He also served as CMO at NM Incite, a Nielsen and McKinsey joint venture, and started his career in brand management at Procter & Gamble, where he co-founded the first “Interactive Marketing” team and later launched PlanetFeedback.com.  Pete is the author of Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3000 (Doubleday). He holds an MBA from Harvard and a Bachelor’s from UC Santa Cruz.

We are honored to welcome Bob McDonald, Former CEO of P&G, Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and current Board Member at several prestigious organizations. His latest board membership is with Every Cure, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and saving lives by repurposing drugs. Bob brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership across Fortune 25 boardrooms, nonprofit organizations, and government service.

Moderated by Sophie Blum, vice chairwoman, this conversation will explore thought provoking questions about how CEO–Board relationships are evolving in today’s era of transformation.

“Few leaders have navigated both corporate boardrooms, nonprofits, and the halls of government. Today, Bob McDonald helps us decode how the CEO–Board relationship is evolving.”

In 2024, Bob was recognized as Nonprofit Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Join us for this insightful dialogue and be part of the conversation shaping the future of leadership.

https://www.robertmcdonald.com/

WLF Women on Boards Series: Allyship in action through e.l.f.’s esteemed and awarded example of embracing board diversity as a competitive advantage.

A Fireside Chat between Tarang Amin, Chairman & CEO e.l.f. Beauty and Debra Bass, Founder Bass Collective/WLF Board Member.

Tarang will share his grounding inspiration and unwavering commitment to building teams and a Board of Directors that reflect the diverse community that e.l.f. serves. This commitment comes to life in e.l.f.’s “Changing the Board Game” multi-year initiative aimed at increasing diversity in corporate boardrooms with a bold ambition to increase representation fo women and people of color on boards.. e.l.f. is 1 of 5 companies, out of approximately 4,000 publicly traded U.S. companies with a Board that is 67% women and 47% diverse Tarang is an inspirational leader of allyship in action!

You will learn how coaching could help you get clear on your Why? and choose what’s right for you; 

We will uncover the common doubts, triggers and challenges that you may face while starting your board career;

We will discuss ways to strengthen your executive presence, your ability to influence and being heard.

Moderator: 

Anna Kotskaya

Anna Kotskaya, ICF PCC – Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Profil Profesional | LinkedIn

Panelists:

Jenny Chew

Jenny Chew – Singapore | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

Heidi Piper

Heidi Piper – Founder & CEO – Executive Leadership Excellence Coaching and Consulting at PhoenixRising | LinkedIn

Ready to unlock the power of AI—from your boardroom to your living room?

Join us for the next P&G Alumni Women Leadership Webinar, in partnership with the Digital Forum and powered by Lingaro. Sophie Blum, our Vice Chairwoman will be moderating a dynamic conversation with two inspiring experts:

• Kini Keller – Head of Content Automation & Marketing GenAI – P&G alumni, Brand Director – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinikeller/
• Elisabetta Ceriani – Senior Consultant, eCommerce Analytics – Nestle Alumni https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabettaceriani/

We’ll dive into:

• Advanced prompting—how to use AI tools more effectively at work and at home
• Agentic AI—what’s next (or arguably already here) for entrepreneurs, consultants, and corporate leaders

Expect tons of tools, real-life examples, and the direct, vibrant style that defines our Women’s Leadership and Digital Forums.

You can download the Advanced-Insights-AI-Capabilities presentation here.

Join P&G Alumni Lauren Morgenstein Schiavone and Kristi Zuhlke and get grounded in the fundamentals of AI for insights work—from how large language models function to real-world use cases that spark transformation.

This session provides both practical tools and a strategic model to help teams confidently take the first steps toward integrating AI into workflows.

You can download the presentations here (and the video is at the bottom of the page)

• Kristi Zuhlke – Intro of Generative AI for P&G Alumni Network – Part 1

• Lauren Schiavone P&G AI Trainingv2 – Part 1

Meet our Speakers:

Lauren Morgenstein Schiavone
Founder & Lead Consultant at Wonder Consulting

• Lauren is a proud P&G alum, is the founder of Wonder Consulting, an AI-focused consultancy that helps leaders thrive in an AI-driven future. Her mission is to demystify AI by translating complex concepts into actionable strategies and using its potential to accelerate business growth.

Kristi Zuhlke
CEO, Kristi Zuhlke LLC

• Kristi is a 3x tech founder with two exits. She consults on generative AI and how to apply this technology to organizations. Her clients span industries including Market Research Suppliers, Fortune 1000 companies, and even the city of Amarillo, Texas.

Escucha a:

Claudia Nuñez Rosales

Inició su carrera en Procter & Gamble como becaria, donde tuvo diversas responsabilidades en la cadena de suministro durante 15 años, hasta convertirse en directora de sitios de manufactura en Escuintla, Guatemala y Talismán, México. Luego se unió a Unilever, participando en la transición global de las marcas Zest y Camay.

Recibió el Premio Nacional de Logística en 2019, y ha sido reconocida como una de las “100 mujeres más poderosas de México” por la revista Expansión. Es conferencista en temas de Liderazgo, Sustentabilidad y Equidad de Género en eventos con Forbes y otros foros destacados.Actualmente, cursa un programa para Chief Operating Officer en el MIT. Con 25 años de experiencia en Supply Chain y Manufactura, se destacó en Procter & Gamble y Unilever, donde fue Vicepresidenta de Cadena de Suministro para la categoría de Nutrición en Latinoamérica, liderando a más de 5,000 colaboradores y 10 fábricas, con un negocio cercano a 2 mil millones de euros anuales.

The P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) Board Program is all about supporting and connecting women who want to step into board roles. Our network brings together talented P&G alumni who have built successful careers and now serve on boards across industries and sectors.

This session is designed to help you navigate the path to a Non-Executive Director (NED) role—whether in public companies, private businesses, or non-profits. There’s no better way to prepare than learning from those who have done it.

Our panel of experienced board members and experts will share practical advice and real-world insights to help you create a strong action plan and take the right steps toward a board position.

Hear from:

• Oliver Cummings – CEO of the leading board search specialist (Nurole) and board community (NurolePlus). Host of Enter the Boardroom, a top 100 Apple business podcast featuring boardroom leaders. Previously a private equity investor at BXR Partners, where he was the youngest-ever partner, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners. Previous NED experience includes investor director roles, startup advisory boards, and eight years as an independent for a multi-generational family business.
• Roisin Donnelly – Roisin spent over 30 years leading marketing and brand building at Procter & Gamble in different UK and international roles, most recently as Chief Marketing Officer for P&G Northern Europe (2014-2016). Roisin’s current non-executive directorships include NatWest Group, Premier Foods plc and The Sage Group plc. Her previous NED roles include HomeServe plc, Just Eat plc, Holland and Barrett Limited, and Bourne Leisure Limited.
• Francesca Ecsery – Francesca is a Portfolio Non-Executive Director, SID and Chair of remunerations committee with expertise in Marketing and 30+ years’ experience in directing in both blue-chip companies a well as start-ups in the Digital / Retail / FMCG / Leisure Travel industries. She currently sits on four boards across Air France, Henderson High Income, Haffner Energy, and the Association of Investment Companies.
• Ann Francke OBE (Chair) – Ann is Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute, the UK’s leading professional body for management and leadership with an international member community of over 220,000. She started her career at Procter & Gamble and has held senior executive positions at Mars, Boots, Yell and BSI. Ann is a Trustee at the Engineering Council.

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