Supply Chain Chapter Committee Members

“If you want something said, ask a man: if you want something done, ask a woman.” – Margaret Thatcher

 It is my time to Lift Up diverse talents and share what I have experienced in different roles and countries, always in Supply Chain.

Lead Network is great, passionate place where we can connect, educate, and leverage the power of female talents and male allies across different companies, functions, countries and generations.

I am excited to team up with Lead Network and contribute to carrier building of female talents in supply chain and also to take male allies along.

I am thrilled to join LEAD Network as Co-Chair of the Supply Chain Chapter.  There is such a significant opportunity to drive increased diversity across all areas of Supply Chain where there are both rewarding and dynamic careers.  I look forward to working with LEAD and the Chapter in realising this potential and collaborating with some amazing leaders within the LEAD Network.

I love the opportunities the LEAD network offers to collaborate with teams of different but like-minded people across Europe. We’re all committed to advancing diversity and we have a real passion for Supply Chain! As the Head of Supply Chain for a fast growing challenger brand I find it really energising and valuable to connect with the different members of the Supply chain chapter and understand the breadth of our industries better. As a chapter  I particularly enjoy seeing our ideas coming to life, as we provoke discussion and action on inclusion in Supply Chain and FMCG.

Being part of the Supply Chain Chapter committee is a great opportunity to share best practices, to exchange, collaborate with peers of other industries on supply chain challenges and common topics. I am curious, open-minded, love learning, and connecting with people. LEAD Network is offering me the opportunity to develop all of these!

Having spent a year volunteering in a small village in Tanzania after my high school degree, I learned how many unconscious biases can hinder us from achieving our full potential. With this experience, I became convinced that we should remove barriers and foster diversity to become the best performing teams possible. In my opinion, creating an inclusive environment is particularly important in such an international, but male-dominated environment such as supply chain. Being a member of the grassroots initiative #SisterhoodisPower, aiming to empower women, partnering with LEAD Network is such a great opportunity to carry this mission further. 

I am excited to take part in this journey and connect, educate, and strengthen diversity and inclusion in supply chain.  

Equality, fairness and respect should be status quo everywhere. Unfortunately they are not. During my working life as an engineer and watchmaker in Supply Chain I felt supported and pushed to reach my ambitions. I want all people to get the same possibilities and feelings no matter which gender, ethnic group or so called ability a human being has. Luckily there are a lot of engaged leaders in LEAD Network with whom I can learn how to open up for change. I take this as my responsibility. It is why I am a volunteer at LEAD Network especially in Supply Chain Chapter.

I believe strongly in the power of both individuals and teams to drive real change and enable an inclusive and diverse working environment. I am proud to be part of the LEAD Network, sharing my passion for Supply Chain in my role as Marketing & Communications committee member for the Supply Chain Chapter.

We are stronger together. Together to me doesn’t mean a bigger number of the same people, but a huge variety of ideas, experiences, personalities, thoughts & cultures. We can get only get better, or stronger, if we actually use our differences and if we ensure people can express themselves. I’m very excited to be part of the LEAD Network in the Supply Chain Chapter and contribute to a diverse & inclusive workplace in the Supply Chain Industry.

Being able to learn and contribute on how we progress regarding gender equity is part of my personal goals, I see LEAD Network is perfect for that!

I joined the LEAD network community to help empower gender equality in Supply Chain. As a husband and a father to a daughter, I am deeply committed to creating a future where women can pursue their professional ambitions without barriers.