Ireland Chapter Committee Members
Co-Chair
Jane McEvoy
I joined LEAD Network because I wasn’t willing to wait for gender equity to happen naturally. I’m passionate about being a leader who’s driving change to ensure that all individuals in our industry are valued, rewarded, and advanced regardless of gender.
Multichannel Manager
Musgrave
Co-Chair
Sarah Ferguson
I am part of the Lead Network to make a difference and help change the workplace for women. I want to make a lasting impact on other women at an individual level, to drive the industry to represent the population that we serve across all levels, and I want to learn.
General Manager
Kellogg’s Ireland
RETAILER ENGAGEMENT
Caroline-Rowan
“As a mum of two girls, I want to ensure that their future is prosperous with equal opportunities for all. It is for that reason that the ethos of the LEAD Network resonated with me not just on a professional level but personally. I hope that others view me as a positive role model for female leaders and a strong advocate for change. Women are the key influencers in retail purchases so commercially it makes sense to ensure that women are represented in leadership positions within the sector. The last few years have shown us how agile business can be and I think now is the time to act and be intentional to encourage greater female participation in leadership roles and that excites me!”
Head of Retail Operations
Musgrave NI
RETAILER ENGAGEMENT
Owen Clifford
“The Irish retail sector is recognised internationally for its excellence; to maintain these standards, we need to nurture and support the next generation of leaders. Increasing the representation of female leaders across the sector is imperative to reflect a modern, diverse, 21st century Ireland. LEAD Ireland can be a positive catalyst for change in this regard”.
Head of Retail Banking
Bank of Ireland
RETAILER ENGAGEMENT
Robert Ryan
“Great opportunity to really make an impact and push for industry change in thinking and norms. Hopefully, we can help businesses in our sectors improve on their D&I journeys and in particular help the next generation of girls to dream big and fulfil their potential”
Chief Operating Officer
Lidl Ireland
ROUNDTABLE
Susan Hynes
“A ship in the harbour is safe, but that’s not what ships are built for”
Group HRD / CPO
UniPhar
ROUNDTABLE
Niamh Horan
“I joined LEAD Network as I believe there is an opportunity to make a difference and inspire change for women in the workforce.”
Head of HR
Valeo Foods Ireland
ROUNDTABLE
Luke Weaver
“As a husband to a working spouse, a girl-dad, and leader at PepsiCo, creating an environment that appreciates, promotes, and enables the success of our female colleagues is my personal passion and responsibility.”
Head of HR
Valeo Foods Ireland
marketing & communications
Eimear O'Sullivan
“We know that gender equality benefits society as a whole, and by launching a LEAD chapter in Ireland, we hope to make real progress through building allyship, challenging norms and inspiring change and together pave the way for future full of opportunity for everyone.”
Corporate Affairs Director
Lidl Ireland
marketing & communications
Agnese Filippi
I’m passionate about leading action for our Diversity and Inclusion journey – this is something rooted deeply within me from my own life experience. All of us who believe we are leaders today or tomorrow must show personal commitment to the aim of creating a world where everyone’s unique identities are acknowledged and embraced without bias.
Country Manager Ireland
Coca-Cola Company
marketing & communications
Mandy Hennebry
“I am really passionate about doing whatever it takes to advance gender equity at all levels of our industry. The LEAD Network is perfectly aligned with my company’s beliefs and my personal beliefs. Diversity and inclusion is proven to be better for business – but importantly, it’s simply the right thing to do”.
Head of Unilever Ireland
Unilever
MENTORSHIP
Elis Tobin
I joined the LEAD Network, as I want to be part of change, where every voice is heard and every perspective valued.
Ireland Activation Lead
Haleon
MENTORSHIP
Maria Victoria Simas
I have joined the LEAD Network to connect with individuals across the industry, and together drive a more diverse future for our companies. In particular, I am excited to drive women’s progression in Sales!
Head of Sales
KraftHeinz
onboarding
Nisha Raj Coughlan
“I am committed to the notion of equity across dimensions of differences, in workplaces and our communities. The purpose of Lead Network to uplift equity and foster inclusiveness for all, resonates with my personal and professional tenets. I joined LEAD Ireland; to lead with results by elevating advocacy & allyship, strategic enablement of equity practices and inspire actionable change for lasting impact. As a community, we all have a responsibility and part to play in advancing parity and creating accessible opportunities. We win when we open doors for everyone.”
DEI Leader EMEA
Cargill
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Moira Fitzgerald
“As an advocate of women in business and especially in sales I want to bring my experience of growing a career in this industry and the importance and strength of having diversity and inclusivity in our organisations”
Head of Sales
Nestlé Ireland
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Kathy Hogan
“Creating an equality and diversity in industry won’t happen on it’s own at the pace we need it to. I’m hoping that the Irish LEAD chapter can create a sustainable impact which will bring us all a bit further on the journey that bit faster.”
HR Lead
Danone
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Sarah Phillips
“I want to make a difference by connecting with like-minded people.”
HRBP Talent and ED&I
Kellogg’s Ireland
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Elaine McCague
“I’ve joined LEAD Network as I am passionate about build a culture of equality in the today’s FMCG & Retail industry. I’m delighted to be part of a network that brings together a cross section of our industry to inspire & break down barriers so that women achieve their full potential.”
Head of Commercial & Marketing
KraftHeinz
EDUCATION & EVENTS
Renée Lewis
I joined LEAD because it is a network where professionals who are both passionate and understand the value of driving gender diversity, come together and leverage the power of one another to advance this incredibly important women advancement agenda enabling organisations to reach their potential through diversity.
Snr HR Director
Pepsico