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.

For many senior leaders, the challenge isn’t just about having the answers; it’s about adapting your approach to a constantly changing world. At the top, communication and influence aren’t optional—they are your most important tools.

Lead Yourself First!

If you’re the CEO of your life… how’s business lately?

Uncertainty isn’t just here — it’s accelerating. You’re navigating complexity, change, and pressure every single day. You’re expected to guide your team through storm after storm… but how often do you notice the storms hitting you, too?

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

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