Edward Norton is an actor, filmmaker, and activist. He has been nominated for three Academy Awards for his work in Primal Fear, American History X, and Birdman and has starred in several other acclaimed films including Fight Club, The Illusionist, and Moonrise Kingdom. Edward is also a UN Ambassador for Biodiversity, a successful investor (Uber, CrowdRise, and Kensho — acquired by SAP for $550 million), and deeply involved in wilderness conservation. In 2015, Edward co-founded EDO with PhD economist, poet, and entrepreneur Daniel Nadler. EDO is a leading TV outcomes company that works with top brands, networks, and hollywood studios — from AT&T and Disney, to Univision, and of course P&G — using cutting edge data science to predictively power the success of marketing, research, and creative professionals. In a candid conversation ranging from David Bowie to data science, you’ll enjoy hearing about stretching your limits beyond what’s expected of you — across many paths of creativity, business, and entrepreneurship. If you’re ever driven to do something more than your day job, or what the world expects of you – AND you happen to be a bit of a nerd about marketing and tech – this is the podcast episode for you.
But Edward Norton is not exactly a P&G Alumni, so what’s the deal? Alongside our partners at P&G, we’re thrilled to share another episode of P&G’s “More Than Soap” podcast – available exclusively each week to P&G Employees at GetMoreThanSoap.com. On “More Than Soap,” P&G shares weekly conversations with Inspiring guests, unique perspectives, and unconventional ideas. “More Than Soap” is P&G’s official internal podcast – available to all 100,000 P&G employees worldwide, and hosted by Dorion Positano, P&G’s Director of New Business and Content Innovation. Interested in learning more about P&G’s “More Than Soap” podcast, or P&G Studios, can reach out directly to Dorion on LinkedIn. GetMoreThanSoap.com
This week we’re sharing a talk on “The Power of Disconnecting in the Digital Era” by P&G Alumni Judy Okten – given at P&G Alumni Global Conference Madrid in 2019. It’s a topic that’s becoming more relevant as we become more and more connected every day. Judy Okten is the Co-Founder & CEO of Burgeon Labs, a science-based learning company. that empowers healthcare practitioners and innovators to develop the most effective solutions to preventative and personalized medicine through data science. Judy is also the Co-founder of Vitality Food Lab where she launched BonJu, the first fresh green smoothie brand in Switzerland to make it easier for busy people to eat healthy. And of course Judy spent a large part of her career at P&G – leading marketing teams in Geneva and Toronto across haircare and homecare brands. She also spent 4 years in brand management at KAO Brands in Canada, and 2 years as a business analyst at CIBC.
The message of finding more space to create – not just consume – is of particular relevance, now more than ever.
Every 2 years the P&G Alumni Network convenes top thought leaders from the Alumni Community and beyond. The next one will be in Washington DC in 2023, so make sure you’re signed up for updates on pgalums.com and all of the P&G Alumni Network’s social channels so you’re the first to know.
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Kyle Schlegel, is Weber Inc’s VP of Americas Marketing and Direct-to-Consumer, where he helps bring to life the most innovative, legendary grills in the world. Prior to Weber, Kyle spent three years at Louisville Slugger before its acquisition by Wilson Sporting Goods, leading all marketing strategy and execution across the Wilson Racquet Sports portfolio—the #1 iconic name in tennis.
Kyle spent thirteen years at P&G in brand management on brands like Herbal Essences, Old Spice, Aussie, and Wella, and is also the recipient of the CMO Club’s Rising Star Award and AdAge’s 40 Under 40. Kyle now lives just outside of Chicago with his wife, daughter, and pub. While sports plays a different role in life today, Schlegel still fits it in wherever he can among other priorities in life, such as friends, family, faith and serving others.
You’ll enjoy this candid, vulnerable, and insightful conversation about Kyle’s journey from Kentucky farmboy to Chicago professional.
Paul Polman, one of our most prominent and vocal P&G Alumni, also happens to be the former CEO of Unilever. In this talk from 2021 P&G Alumni Global Conference Paul talks about a book he co-authored called “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take.” Declared one of the “standout CEOs of the past decade” by The Financial Times, Paul is a leading proponent that business should be a force for good. The Economist declared Paul “An advocate of sustainable capitalism who explains how it’s done.”
Paul Polman is the co-founder of IMAGINE, where he is mobilizing businesses to tackle climate change and global inequality. Paul also served as the CEO of Unilever from 2009-2018, where he created—and proved—a long-term approach to global problems can also drive business performance. Prior to Unilever, he was Nestle’s CFO & Head of Americas. And of course, Paul got his start at P&G, where he spent 27 years rising through the ranks ultimately leading Europe for P&G. Paul continues to be active on the world stage, bridging the private/public sectors. Alongside the UN Secretary General, he helped develop the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Paul is chair of the International Chamber of Commerce, The B Team, Saïd Business School and Vice-Chair of the UN Global Compact.
You’ll enjoy this very frank, compelling, and action-oriented talk about what we can all be doing as business and community leaders to face the challenges we have in front of us, and to be a force for good.
Hoy más que nunca los esquemas de beneficios se han tenido que adaptar de acuerdo a las necesidades de los empleados. Invertir en prácticas de bienestar es clave para mantener una operación rentable en las organizaciones. Las compañías enfrentan el reto de mantener una población trabajadora saludable y ofrecer beneficios variados y flexibles para los distintos grupos poblacionales.
-Los cortes en suministro y problemas de servicio se han exacerbado en los últimos 24 meses. De acuerdo con los expertos, esta situación puede continuar por los próximos 6 o 12 meses.
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2021 Global Conference: Fireside Chat: An Inclusive World with Katie Couric and Marc Pritchard
2021 Global Conference: Fireside Chat: An Inclusive World with Katie Couric and Marc S. Pritchard
Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble, sat down with renowned award-winning journalist Katie Couric, founder of Katie Couric Media, to share their vision of a fairer and more equitable world through media and advertising. Pritchard mentioned of how P&G, as the world’s largest advertiser, strives to portray diversity in its messages to reach everyone.
Couric concurred and spoke of the importance of accurate portrayals, images, and representation, influenced by the work of Mahzarin Banaji, on how are brains are hardwired to make associations and connections and that we must not simply allow white men to be associated with positions of powers. She spoke of growing up with women only portrayed as stay-at-home moms and having to insist that she would not just cover cooking or fashion shows. “We need to see more diversity in positions of power, decision-making positions”, stressed Couric.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
Founder and CEO at Thrive Global Arianna Huffington and Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Procter & Gamble Deborah Majoras sat down for a Fireside Chat discussing workplace burnout which Huffington called a “global epidemic”.
Huffington narrated her personal journey on reaching her own personal breaking point. “The pandemic, which has been an incredible time of grief and disruption, has also been a catalyst”, Huffington said on the impact of the pandemic. She believes this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to change our mindset to create more sustainable work ethics. Majoras introduced the concept of environmental sustainability to the conversation as well. “It has to start with us individually”, she stressed.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
“How to be Board Ready” – A Virtual Panel Discussion by WLF
There is a great urgency to increase gender diversity on both corporate and non-profit boards.
Hear from experienced P&G Alumni, Search firms and consultants on what it takes to get individually prepared and networked to serve on boards.
Please note that this event is from and for P&G Alumni, so former employees and retirees who have received at least one paycheck from Procter & Gamble in the past.
"How to be Board Ready” - A Virtual Panel Discussion by WLF
“How to be Board Ready” – A Virtual Panel Discussion by WLF
There is a great urgency to increase gender diversity on both corporate and non-profit boards.
Hear from experienced P&G Alumni, Search firms and consultants on what it takes to get individually prepared and networked to serve on boards.
Please note that this event is from and for P&G Alumni, so former employees and retirees who have received at least one paycheck from Procter & Gamble in the past.
The REAL ROI of Business Development - and why it's important
2021 Global Conference: Doing Well by Doing Good with Marc Pritchard
2021 Global Conference: “Doing Well by Doing Good”
Chief Brand Officer of Procter & Gamble Marc S. Pritchard discussed the responsibility of businesses to step up as a force for good and a force for growth. He spoke of the importance of P&G brands during the pandemic, as well as using adverts to help inform on good sanitation and guidance. Pritchard spoke of the need to be both a force for good and a force for growth, calling it a “virtuous cycle”. He highlighted that there was a focus both on helping others and being a good business. Pritchard stated that the central theme of P&G’s brands is Good Citizenship.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
ES Webinar: March 8th with Isabel Hochgesand, Chief Procurement Officer, Beiersdorf AG
Isabel Hochgesand
Isabel Hochgesand, a German national, is an executive with extensive international experience in procurement, supply chain, and marketing of consumer goods, including in the personal hygiene sector. She currently is Chief Procurement Officer at Beiersdorf AG, a German multinational specialized in personal care products. Prior to that, Mrs. Hochgesand held various senior roles in various countries worldwide at Procter & Gamble, mostly of her 25 years of tenure in the personal hygiene sector. Mrs. Hochgesand was also the Managing Director for Supply Chain for P&G in Germany/Austria/Switzerland for all brands.
Grabación #22 Gaming Marketing: El puente para conectar con las elusivas audiencias jóvenes
Featuring Founder and CEO of FRYday Consulting Jacqueline Wu, Co-Founder and General Manager of QuickDecision Perry Li and General Manager of Anker China Terrence Wang (China at Its Best). Wang spoke of the growth of Anker in recent years, attributed to what he calls VOC-based (Voice of Consumer) Innovation grounded in China Speed. He spoke of how complaints by consumers on the fragility of cables led to Anker to innovate and create a new cable strong enough to tow a car. Wu spoke of the rise of Consumerism Brands in China, the creation of new domestic brands to challenge the dominance of international products such as Bananain, SuperMonkey Gym, and Heytea. She gave her insight into the why, who, and what, of setting up a new consumer brand in the growing Chinese market. Li also spoke of the new Consumerism brands in China, and the importance of insight into the decision-making process.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
2021 Global Conference: Reskilling Society with Lisa Gevelber
2021 Global Conference: Reskilling Society
Chief Marketing Officer for the Americas Region at Google Lisa Gevelber spoke of how to create an equitable job market. “How do we ensure that the opportunities created by technology can be shared with everyone”, she asked and stated that Google wanted to make a disproportionate impact. She told the audience how Google first helped veterans to get jobs by linking them to jobs that would suit their existing skillset before expanding the process to other groups.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
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ES Recorded Webinar: Leadership learning post P&G – adapting to private industry with Dan Rajczak
ES Recorded Webinar: Leadership learning post P&G – adapting to private industry with Dan Rajczak
Dan Rajczak currently serves as the President and CEO of the totes-Isotoner Corporation, a private-equity backed company with commercial operations in North America and Europe as well as design, development and sourcing offices throughout Asia. Dan spent 26 years at P&G, progressing through roles in R&D, Marketing, and General Management. He ran P&G’s Fabric & Home Care business in Japan, later led the company’s Corporate New Business and Innovation group, and, finally, was Senior Vice President overseeing P&G’s global Pet Care and Snacks businesses.
This webinar is part of the P&G Alumni Enrichment Series Webinars.
2021 Global Conference: Becoming Net Positive - Paul Polman
2021 Global Conference: Becoming Net Positive – Paul Polman
2021 Global Conference: Becoming Net Positive – Paul Polman
Business leader and ex-Unilever CEO Paul Polman asks “how can companies profit not from creating the world’s problems, but solving them,” and talks about the need to become Net Positive. “COVID has shown we cannot have healthy people on an unhealthy planet”.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
Whoever said business was boring? Not if you’re on the journey to the Alignment Zone.
Join our partners and fellow alumni from C-Suite Network as they introduce us to the charismatic Philippe Buissou, better known as Dr B. The Silicon Valley entrepreneur, venture capitalist, board professional and even a former business partner of the late Steve Jobs is a self-confessed devotee to growth.
For Dr B, whatever targets and goals you have in mind, the only thing that matters is the growth that will get you there. And beyond.
Are you in the Zone? Let Dr B lead you on a journey into The Alignment Zone. It’s Showtime
WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FORUM ON FEB 18TH, 3 PM SINGAPORE TIME
The P&G Alumni “Women’s leadership Forum” is hosting a webinar on “How to be Board Ready” on Feb18th 3pm Singapore time.
The P&G Alumni “Women’s leadership Forum” is hosting a webinar on “How to be Board Ready” on Feb18th 3pm Singapore time.
This is the first event that is focused on Asia, with asian panelists and scheduled on Asia time.
About this event There is a great urgency to increase gender diversity on both corporate and non profit boards.
Hear from experienced P&G Alumni, Search firms and consultants on what it takes to get individually prepared and networked to serve on boards.
The ZOOM link for the event will be sent to all registered participants 24h before the event starts. Please note that this event is from and for P&G Alumni, so former employees and retirees. Before reserving your Eventbrite ticket for the event, please make sure you register for the global P&G alumni network on www.pgalums.com
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Patricia Mathias (patmathias1@gmail.com).
TO REGISTER Registration is free for all Alumni. The Eventbrite link is here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-be-board-ready-a-virtual-panel-discussion-tickets-224070489867
Thanks for your help supporting this event and helping get more P&G female alumni board ready 🙂
2021 Global Conference: Human Creativity & Machine: Andrew Swinand
2021 Global Conference: Human Creativity & Machine – Andrew Swinand
CEO of Publicis Groupe Creative US Andrew Swinand discusses how we can safeguard human creativity in the face of growing technological achievements. Swinand discusses the early days of the pandemic and how people adapted to the new normal and how innovators thrived. “People, environment, and culture” are the three things that drive innovation and creativity and warns that he fears technology might be our creative undoing.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
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2021 Global Conference: Human Creativity & Machine: Andrew Swinand
2021 Global Conference: Human Creativity & Machine: Andrew Swinand
2021 Global Conference: Human Creativity & Machine – Andrew Swinand
CEO of Publicis Groupe Creative US Andrew Swinand discusses how we can safeguard human creativity in the face of growing technological achievements. Swinand discusses the early days of the pandemic and how people adapted to the new normal and how innovators thrived. “People, environment, and culture” are the three things that drive innovation and creativity and warns that he fears technology might be our creative undoing.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
As those first new year’s resolutions tend to falter as of this week, maybe it’s time to make sure your digital self looks its best? 2022 – make sure they find the you you’d want them to find….
Gift yourself peace of mind in 2022 with a Marque Profile to create and control your personal brand online.
#digitalbestself #themarque #digitaltwin #personalbrandAlumni Special
As those first new year’s resolutions tend to falter as of this week, maybe it’s time to make sure your digital self looks its best? 2022 – make sure they find the you you’d want them to find….
Gift yourself peace of mind in 2022 with a Marque Profile to create and control your personal brand online.
#digitalbestself #themarque #digitaltwin #personalbrandAlumni Special
2021 Global Conference: A Path to Loving Self and Others with Shelly McNamara
2021 Global Conference: A Path to Loving Self and Others – Shelly McNamara
Chief Equality and Inclusion Officer at Procter & Gamble Shelly McNamara spoke of the risk of underutilizing the talents around us, noting that there is still work to be done until everyone is valued, supported and respected.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
#pgalums
2021 Global Conference: A Path to Loving Self and Others with Shelly McNamara
2021 Global Conference: A Path to Loving Self and Others with Shelly McNamara
2021 Global Conference: A Path to Loving Self and Others – Shelly McNamara
Chief Equality and Inclusion Officer at Procter & Gamble Shelly McNamara spoke of the risk of underutilizing the talents around us, noting that there is still work to be done until everyone is valued, supported and respected.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
#pgalums
Newly Elected Board Directors | Pepper Match Drives Breakthrough | Women's Leadership & More!
P&G GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK – New BOARD DIRECTORS – election 2021
Ed Tazzia is American and lives in Michigan, US. Ed is 65+ and a thriving business entrepreneur. He was with P&G for 10 years and left in 1983. He is a founder member of the P&G Global alumni network and has been the network chairman since 2003. Ed is inextricably linked with the network’s progress over the years and the man behind the global conferences, the external partnerships and the deep mutual respect for and close collaboration with the Company. Ed is the principal of Sycamore & Co. His key passion for the future of the network is sustainable success. Whatever it takes, this is a lifetime passion and achievement. Ed typically dedicates 10-12 hours/week to the Network. Ed is an incumbent candidate. In the last year, he has attended all board meetings and numerous committee meetings and other sessions. Globally, regionally and even locally, fully complying with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Ed for re-election.
Katrin Seifarth is German and lives near Frankfurt. She is 45+ and a business entrepreneur and executive coach. She was with P&G for 14 years, leaving in 2008. She is the co-chair of the global enrichment committee, the global leader of the Business Catapult and also since several years a co-leader of the DACH alumni chapter and is overall very involved in the Network. Katrin runs her own company, train effect, and is dedicated to unlocking the best in individuals and in teams. Looking ahead, Katrin wants to drive the Business Catapult to new heights, systematically improve our broader membership enrichment programs with a particularly focus on accelerating the C-suite programs. And also improve the network’s European footprint and regional engagement. In addition to all her board and committee meetings, Katrin dedicates at least a day/month to the global network. A global board member since early 2021, Katrin has attended all but one board meetings, numerous committee meetings and individual program sessions, complying fully with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Katrin for re-election.
York Huang is Chinese and lives in Shanghai. He is 45+ and a business leader and investor. He was with P&G for 7 years, leaving in 1999. He has been a trustee of the global network board since 2007. York founded the P&G China alumni chapter in 2001 and still today serves as the chairman. With more than 3500 members and 20+ annual events, a development training programme and an alumni investment fund, the China chapter is the world’s leading alumni chapter thanks to York’s leadership. An architect of the China sharing sessions at every global conference, York is an incumbent candidate. He has in the past year attended 2 board meetings, several committee meetings and other sessions, time differences playing a role. Looking ahead, York’s board focus is on continuing to drive the outstanding China chapter but also to actively drive the engagement in and out of China as well as directly share best practices with other aspiring and ambitious chapters. The board RECOMMENDS York for re-election.
Anthony Rose is a Singaporean national of Anglo-Indian descent. Anthony lives in Singapore, is 45+ and a business entrepreneur. He was with P&G for 13 years; he left in 2010. Before founding his own talent and training corporation he also served as an executive with Walmart. Anthony is the Network’s ambassador for Asia and was previously the leader of a Singapore-based chapter. He also serves as one of the network’s directors on the Foundation board. He is currently actively engaged in driving network impact across APAC, focusing on India, Singapore, Philippines, Japan and beyond. Anthony is an incumbent candidate. Since joining the board early 2021, Anthony has participated in every board meeting bar one, numerous committee meetings and a plethora of individual project sessions. He was also a judge for the Under 40 awards. Anthony pledges 2 days/month on the network. Anthony fully complies with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Anthony for re-election.
Gina Lam is American and based between Miami & NYC. She is 45+ and a creative strategist, cultural producer and board professional [Dartmouth, IE, MONK3YS]. Gina was with P&G for 24 years, divesting in 2016 to COTY. Gina is an active alumna: participating in multiple global alumni conferences, regional and local events. She serves on the South Florida chapter board, orchestrating also the ‘LatinX in America’ events. With Asian, Indigenous and Latina background, Gina has led acquisition integration in NA, LATAM and Europe across her NBD & Prestige leadership roles. If elected, Gina would focus on innovative P&G collaborations while helping new alumni successfully land beyond the P&G bubble, PVP & EMOT intact. Gina has pledged to spend several hours/week on the alumni network.
LaShawn James is an American living in California. He is a 35+ business entrepreneur who worked for P&G from 2000 to 2003. LaShawn is an active participant in multiple chapter events but has as yet not been involved in leading network activity. Enjoying a successful business career across several Fortune 100 companies, LaShawn also advises non-profits through his team lead role on the Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni consulting team. If elected, LaShawn would focus on activating and impacting geographically and otherwise diverse entrepreneurs by bringing the best of the alumni network skills and knowledge together. LaShawn pledges to invest 2 days/month in the network.
P&G GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK – New BOARD DIRECTORS – election 2021
Ed Tazzia is American and lives in Michigan, US. Ed is 65+ and a thriving business entrepreneur. He was with P&G for 10 years and left in 1983. He is a founder member of the P&G Global alumni network and has been the network chairman since 2003. Ed is inextricably linked with the network’s progress over the years and the man behind the global conferences, the external partnerships and the deep mutual respect for and close collaboration with the Company. Ed is the principal of Sycamore & Co. His key passion for the future of the network is sustainable success. Whatever it takes, this is a lifetime passion and achievement. Ed typically dedicates 10-12 hours/week to the Network. Ed is an incumbent candidate. In the last year, he has attended all board meetings and numerous committee meetings and other sessions. Globally, regionally and even locally, fully complying with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Ed for re-election.
Katrin Seifarth is German and lives near Frankfurt. She is 45+ and a business entrepreneur and executive coach. She was with P&G for 14 years, leaving in 2008. She is the co-chair of the global enrichment committee, the global leader of the Business Catapult and also since several years a co-leader of the DACH alumni chapter and is overall very involved in the Network. Katrin runs her own company, train effect, and is dedicated to unlocking the best in individuals and in teams. Looking ahead, Katrin wants to drive the Business Catapult to new heights, systematically improve our broader membership enrichment programs with a particularly focus on accelerating the C-suite programs. And also improve the network’s European footprint and regional engagement. In addition to all her board and committee meetings, Katrin dedicates at least a day/month to the global network. A global board member since early 2021, Katrin has attended all but one board meetings, numerous committee meetings and individual program sessions, complying fully with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Katrin for re-election.
York Huang is Chinese and lives in Shanghai. He is 45+ and a business leader and investor. He was with P&G for 7 years, leaving in 1999. He has been a trustee of the global network board since 2007. York founded the P&G China alumni chapter in 2001 and still today serves as the chairman. With more than 3500 members and 20+ annual events, a development training programme and an alumni investment fund, the China chapter is the world’s leading alumni chapter thanks to York’s leadership. An architect of the China sharing sessions at every global conference, York is an incumbent candidate. He has in the past year attended 2 board meetings, several committee meetings and other sessions, time differences playing a role. Looking ahead, York’s board focus is on continuing to drive the outstanding China chapter but also to actively drive the engagement in and out of China as well as directly share best practices with other aspiring and ambitious chapters. The board RECOMMENDS York for re-election.
Anthony Rose is a Singaporean national of Anglo-Indian descent. Anthony lives in Singapore, is 45+ and a business entrepreneur. He was with P&G for 13 years; he left in 2010. Before founding his own talent and training corporation he also served as an executive with Walmart. Anthony is the Network’s ambassador for Asia and was previously the leader of a Singapore-based chapter. He also serves as one of the network’s directors on the Foundation board. He is currently actively engaged in driving network impact across APAC, focusing on India, Singapore, Philippines, Japan and beyond. Anthony is an incumbent candidate. Since joining the board early 2021, Anthony has participated in every board meeting bar one, numerous committee meetings and a plethora of individual project sessions. He was also a judge for the Under 40 awards. Anthony pledges 2 days/month on the network. Anthony fully complies with the requirements for a serving trustee. The board RECOMMENDS Anthony for re-election.
Gina Lam is American and based between Miami & NYC. She is 45+ and a creative strategist, cultural producer and board professional [Dartmouth, IE, MONK3YS]. Gina was with P&G for 24 years, divesting in 2016 to COTY. Gina is an active alumna: participating in multiple global alumni conferences, regional and local events. She serves on the South Florida chapter board, orchestrating also the ‘LatinX in America’ events. With Asian, Indigenous and Latina background, Gina has led acquisition integration in NA, LATAM and Europe across her NBD & Prestige leadership roles. If elected, Gina would focus on innovative P&G collaborations while helping new alumni successfully land beyond the P&G bubble, PVP & EMOT intact. Gina has pledged to spend several hours/week on the alumni network.
LaShawn James is an American living in California. He is a 35+ business entrepreneur who worked for P&G from 2000 to 2003. LaShawn is an active participant in multiple chapter events but has as yet not been involved in leading network activity. Enjoying a successful business career across several Fortune 100 companies, LaShawn also advises non-profits through his team lead role on the Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni consulting team. If elected, LaShawn would focus on activating and impacting geographically and otherwise diverse entrepreneurs by bringing the best of the alumni network skills and knowledge together. LaShawn pledges to invest 2 days/month in the network.
2021 Global Conference: Fireside Chat: Alumni for Good with John Pepper
Retired CEO/Chairman of Procter & Gamble John Pepper sat down with Alumni Foundation Executive Director Sarah Woods, Honorary Board Chair of the Asian Community Alliance in Cincinnati yen hsieh, Asian Community Alliance participant Sangita Powkal and with moderator Ida Abdalkhani, CEO/Founder of Ability to Engage and Learnings from Leaders Podcast Co-host, to discuss the good work done by members of the P&G community and their Alumni Foundation.
“The depth of my commitment has grown, mainly because I have seen the good it has done”, remarked John Pepper, listing the many reasons alumni might find themselves engaged with the Foundation and the skills that can be put to good use.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
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2021 Global Conference: Fireside Chat: Alumni for Good with John Pepper
2021 Global Conference: Fireside Chat: Alumni for Good with John Pepper
Retired CEO/Chairman of Procter & Gamble John Pepper sat down with Alumni Foundation Executive Director Sarah Woods, Honorary Board Chair of the Asian Community Alliance in Cincinnati yen hsieh, Asian Community Alliance participant Sangita Powkal and with moderator Ida Abdalkhani, CEO/Founder of Ability to Engage and Learnings from Leaders Podcast Co-host, to discuss the good work done by members of the P&G community and their Alumni Foundation.
“The depth of my commitment has grown, mainly because I have seen the good it has done”, remarked John Pepper, listing the many reasons alumni might find themselves engaged with the Foundation and the skills that can be put to good use.
This talk was presented during the 2021 Alumni Network Global Conference.
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Webinar en Español: Gaming Marketing: El puente para conectar con las elusivas audiencias jóvenes
