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.
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WLF Women on Boards Series: What are Boards really Looking for?
Gain perspective from an Executive Recruiter and experienced Management Team member and a Board Director.
Date: March 13th 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. ET/16:00 CET (1 hour)
Theme: What are Boards really looking for?
Moderator: Debra Bass
Panelists:
Deeptha Khanna, EVP Philips/Kimberly Clark Board Director
Sarah Van Dyck, Egon Zehnder Consumer Practice Co-Lead and Member of Board/CEO Practice
WLF: Unlock Your Potential – Being the Leader You Want to Be
Unlock Your Potential – Being the Leader You Want to Be
Is there a gap between the leader you are and the leader you want to become? You have the skills and ambition, but something seems to be holding you back. Often, it’s not external obstacles but internal barriers like self-doubt, fear of failure, or old habits that prevent us from stepping into our full potential.
Imagine gaining the clarity to see what’s stopping you and finally moving past it. What would it look like if you embraced your authentic self and took that leap forward?
To become the leader you aspire to be, it’s essential to identify and shift the obstacles in your way.
Our upcoming interactive webinar Unlock Your Potential: Becoming the Leader You Aspire to Be on February 11th, noon-1:30pm EST/18:00-19:30 CET, will guide you through this process.
This isn’t just about learning new theories—it’s about creating a personal transformation. It’s about shifting your mindset, breaking through barriers, and stepping into your full leadership potential. Ask yourself:
- What stories am I telling myself that might be limiting my growth?
- What would be possible if I moved beyond those barriers?
Join Heidi Piper and Dawn Garibaldi from our team of experienced and ICF-certified P&G Alumni Coaches and start discovering what’s possible for your leadership future. Don’t miss this chance to take a step toward becoming the best leader you can be. Secure your free spot on the interactive webinar today and join us on February 11th.
Proudly Sponsored by the P&G Alumni Women’s Leadership Forum
WLF: Women on Boards Series: Conversation with Annalisa Loustau
New Year Opening: Women on Board Series – Fire Chat with Annalisa Loustau
📅 Date: January 21, 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM (Online) Geneva time, 10 am ET
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.
WLF Year-End Celebration: A Season of Gifting
🎁 You’re Invited to the P&G Alumni Women Leadership Forum Year-End Celebration: A Season of Gifting 🎉
Date: December 4, 2024
Time: 4 pm Geneva time
Location: Online (zoom link provided upon registration)
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.
Register here to confirm your spot. We can’t wait to celebrate together!
WLF and Foundation: Women on Boards – Champions of Change
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
WLF: My New Digital Companion – Navigating AI – Tips and Tricks
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
WLF: Green Transitions: Navigating Career Shifts into Sustainability
Explore career shifts towards sustainability with our panel of P&G alumnae during the “Green Transitions” webinar on June 25, 2024, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm CET; 10:00 – 11:30 am EST. 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.
Register now! Meeting Host: Sophie Blum, WLF Vice Chair
WLF: An evening with Jane Wakely in conversation with Ann Francke
Please join us for another co-hosted event with the CMI and the legend that is their CEO and P&G Alum, Ann Francke.
Ann will be in conversation with P&G Alum Jane Wakely.
Jane is one of the world’s top marketeers – currently Chief Consumer and Marketing Officer and Chief Growth Officer, International Foods at PepsiCo.
Before that she was CMO at Mars Pet Nutrition having been Global Brand Director, Cosmetics at P&G.
These evenings are always inherently interesting and a great way to network and meet old and new friends.
If you can make it in person, the address is : CMI, 77 Kingsway, London, WC2 6SR and you can register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-jane-wakely-in-conversation-with-ann-francke-tickets-921375247167
Otherwise you can join via livestream and can register here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-jane-wakely-in-conversation-with-ann-francke-tickets-921407453497
Hope to see you there in person
Steve
Chair
P&G Alumni, UK
WLF: Impactful Leadership in Action: Panel Discussion Featuring P&G Alumni Women Writers
Following the resounding success of last year’s women panel authors event, we are thrilled to announce we are back with a new engaging online panel featuring a fresh cohort of accomplished female authors.
Join us as we delve into the heart of impactful leadership, exploring strategies, experiences, and transformative journeys. Here’s what awaits you:
- Renewed WLF Strategy: We’ll unveil our revitalized approach for the Women Leadership Forum on a global scale. Expect insights that empower and elevate.
- Book Wisdom: Our esteemed authors will share profound insights from their books, focusing on three critical areas:
- Nurturing Leadership: How do we cultivate leaders who inspire change?
- Enabling Connections: Discover the power of networks and collaboration.
- Advancing Professional Journeys: Navigate the path to success with resilience and purpose.
- Behind the Scenes: Ever wondered what it takes to write a book? Get an exclusive peek into the creative process, the challenges faced, and the triumphs celebrated.
Mark your calendars, gather your curiosity, and prepare to be inspired.
Let’s celebrate the indomitable spirit of women leaders together!
Our Featured Panelists
Sally Heidtke: “Be Infinite: Access Your Unimagined Potential”
Dalia Feldheim: “Dare to Lead Like a Girl”
Dominique Barral: “Career and Family, what an Adventure!”