Our vision: to create a platform of
leaders for the future global, equitable and sustainable economy
Every two months, by invitation only, committed leaders from around the world meet for 90 minutes in an online meeting to exchange and connect to co-create the world’s next chapter.
Each session is structured as follows:
Discover an excerpt from
the January 20, 2021,
Our Leader
PRESIDENT WHIRLPOOL EMEA,
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
From Turnaround to Mission Impossible
Over more than 30 years in the consumer goods industry, Gilles has faced rapid business growth and transformation in Central & Eastern Europe or with amazing brands such as M&M’s across Europe. He has also experienced turnarounds through business accidents when he relaunched the business in Romania or through many and various global or national crises. When joining the home appliance industry 4 years ago, he had the mission of turning around Whirlpool EMEA: the scale of the challenge was unprecedented for Gilles in terms of industrial hurdles, go to market fixes and in terms of alignment and engagement of 20.000 people.
However, the most exciting part of the journey was still to come when following the initial turnaround, a true mission impossible took off… anchored in “wowing” the lives of employees, consumers, customers, communities & planet and investors… all investors.
Gilles will share how he connected his long lasting but revisited leadership purpose with this mission and how he has engaged his organisation through the odds of brutal cost inflation, the war in Ukraine, the drop of consumer confidence and the anxiety of strategic reviews.
18:30 – 20:00 CET
12:30 – 14:00 EDT
09:30 – 11h00 PDT
Note that we will use English to facilitate this international meeting.
Testimonials
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L’Oréal Global SVP Packaging and Product Development
The Connector of the Transformation with ALL
In 33 years at l’Oréal, in various positions in Packaging, Product Development, Manufacturing, IT, Digital, Research & Innovation, Jacques has always been a Transformer. Business as usual is not his cup of tea, he has always pushed the limit to prepare the Future.
He will share with us his 2 last major transformations and why the people dimension is so important to create a sustainable change that last.
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Former Vice President Global Talent and CTO Commercial Sanofi
Talent management…because more than never, leadership is at the heart of our future
In 24 years at Sanofi, in various Human resources and top management roles in different regions of the world, Jorge has always believed that People and Talent Management are the key strategic leverage for organisations to perform sustainably; that it should be aligned with the business needs and developed with agility and simplicity, anticipating the change context and permanent new requirements.
He will share with us some of the keys to his success as well as some of the challenges organisations are facing today in this talent crisis around the world.
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VP & General Manager within Novo Nordisk, leader of Diabetes & Obesity pharma company
A Multi-cultural leader, driven by a strong purpose, and confidence on women difference that bring success.
After completing an MBA in Chicago, Lydie found herself lucky to experiment what could be woman leadership in the healthcare sector as well as the cosmetics and strategic consulting industries. After almost 25 years in managerial roles of leading companies in many parts of the world (From Eastern Europe to North Africa, UK, Spain, Turkey and France), Lydie’s main learning is: “Leadership that combines a human touch with teamwork invariably delivers positive results!” Come and explore with Lydie what could be your leadership !
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Managing Director – North Asia Zone and L’Oréal China
Proximity management: a leadership style that boosts performance
In 21 years at L’Oréal, in various marketing and top management roles in different regions of the world, Fabrice has always put people at the heart of his strategy and has achieved exceptional levels of performance. He will share with us some of the keys to his success as well as some of the challenges he is currently facing in North Asia.
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Former member of the Executive Committee of Shiseido, former Vice President R&I Japan, L’Oréal, and future professional coach.
“After 27 years at L’Oréal and 5 years at Shiseido in R&D cosmetics, my life seemed to be going smoothly. November 2020 was the beginning of a new life with the discovery of my cancer. I decided to devote the time I had left to what I really wanted to do from the bottom of my heart. The result? My energy is back and I will be a professional coach.”
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CEO and Senior Partner, Kea & Partners (Mission Society)
At Kea & Partners for nearly 20 years, president for almost 8 years, previously VP at Gemini Consulting, Arnaud has the merit of having set Kea & Partners as a mission-driven company. His passion is the art of transformation for a sustainable and fair performance.
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D.h.c., ICD.D. Member of many boards of directors in Canada
Leader within the Cascades group for over 30 years, ex-President and CEO of the Tissue Group, she has carried out several major expansion projects in Canada and the United States. Passionate about innovation, sustainable development, entrepreneurial success and having a concern for an authentic connection with people, she is a member of several boards of directors and a business consultant.
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Chairman of the Supervisory Board at PMM (Public MediaMarkt), Non-executive Director Jumbo Supermarkten, Royal Flora Holland
Piet Coelewij has been very close to some of the most profound business changes of our times through leadership positions around the world in electronics companies (Philips Electronics and Sonos), as well digital companies (Amazon, Wehkamp). Leadership is “people business”, and he credits his track record with his ability to truly connect with the people that crossed his path. Through a portfolio of non-executive positions, his current purpose is to help organizations transform themselves.
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Group Executive Vice President, Groupe Bel
A proven and committed leadership in the transformation of the agro-food industry by putting people at the heart of her strategy. Group Executive Vice President at Groupe Bel, and previously Marketing Director and General Manager at Danone. Numerous rich skills in management, integrated marketing, as well as commercial and strategic planning.
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Head of Advisory Boards at Schilling Group, Acardo and Aniforte, Ex-P&G, Ex-SC Johnson and EX-Catalina, shared how connection is at the heart of his leadership and performance.
Our 1st leader
President, Professional Products Division, L’Oréal shared how connection is at the heart of her leadership and performance.