“Mentorship is one of the purest forms of care – when no one is paid to care”.
This thought from James Michael Lafferty stayed with us after our P&G Alumni Mentorship Program kickoff conversation.

That’s part of what makes mentorship so meaningful: someone choosing to invest their time, share their experience, and help another person grow, with the reward being the satisfaction of seeing someone else succeed.

James shared honest, real-life examples from both sides of mentorship – as a mentor and as a mentee – and what makes these relationships truly valuable.

One thing that stood out was the importance of honesty. Mentors need to be willing to give honest feedback, and mentees need to be open to receiving it, even when it’s uncomfortable and challenges their perspective in a big way.

James also shared a good reminder to embrace life as a whole, including the parts we would not necessarily choose. Life doesn’t come with only the ingredients we like. He compared it to minestrone: you get ingredients you love and others you don’t. You can’t pick only your favorites or obsess over the ones you like least – you have to eat the soup.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us live, and to the dozens more who requested the recording afterwards. It’s encouraging to see this conversation reaching beyond the room.

Thank you, James Michael Lafferty, for sharing your experience so openly, it was an honor to interview you, and to everyone helping bring the P&G Alumni Mentorship Program to life.

For those who like catching the last train: mentee applications are still open for a little while longer. Grab one of the last spots and apply now!

P&G Alumni Mentorship Team

¿Y si hoy entraras a P&G por primera vez?

Definitivamente, no construirías tu marca ni usarías los mismos canales que hace 20 años .

La relación con el retail moderno exige una innovación radical: las mejores prácticas de ayer ya no garantizan el liderazgo de mañana.

¡Acompáñanos en nuestro próximo webinar!

Jorge Saldívar y Guillermo Symonds fundadores de The Retail Community nos comparten las tendencias emergentes y casos reales que están redefiniendo las reglas del juego.

Getting appointed to a board is only the beginning. The real challenge is becoming a board director who creates meaningful value, earns trust quickly, and contributes effectively across very different boardroom dynamics.

Strong board directors combine preparation, judgment, communication, and self-awareness. They know when to challenge, when to support, and how to contribute without overstepping into management. Yet many professionals enter the boardroom without fully understanding what successful board participation looks like in practice. In this webinar, we explore what separates effective board directors from those who struggle to gain influence or impact.

Bringing together perspectives from experienced board leaders, operators, and Boardway’s data-driven insights, we discuss the practical tools, behaviors, and intentions that help directors succeed once they are in the room. More importantly, attendees will walk away with practical guidance on how to prepare for board service, navigate board dynamics, contribute with credibility, and continue evolving as a trusted board member over time.

Always a pleasure to meet our fellow P&G Alumni ! We were thrilled to receive Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa (President of Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Minister of Budget) as special guest. Thank you for sharing with us the economic and financial challenges of 2030 World Cup co-organized with Spain & Portugal. Inspiring talks, pragmatic, realistic et rich discussions. Proud to be members of P&G Alumni and looking forward to making our humble contribution to this ambitious project of Morocco 2030.

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Ana María Martínez Franklin, Kaudal cofounder & CGO

Moderadora Annie Cervantes

• Se habla mucho de IA y automatización, y casi todas las empresas han iniciado experimentos impulsados por equipos centrales de tecnología o data.
• Pero las oportunidades están en todas partes, en cada rol y en cada proceso. Por eso, las empresas más efectivas están empoderando a sus colaboradores para usar IA y automatización y transformar su forma de trabajar.
• En esta charla conocerás las piezas clave de ese sistema, junto con casos reales de empresas grandes y medianas que lo han utilizado para liberar y reutilizar miles de horas de su personal.

SEMBLANZA

Ana es apasionada por construir negocios que solucionen problemas reales y desatendidos. Es Ingeniera con maestría en Responsabilidad Social, fue Directora de Mercadeo de P&G para Perú, Colombia y Chile y desde el 2015 es emprendedora con impacto. Junto a sus socios, en Laboratoria, su primera startup, han abierto oportunidades laborales para miles de mujeres en tecnología, y desde el 2023 en Kaudal, tienen la misión de convertir a colaboradores administrativos en automatizadores irremplazables, que aprenden a usar herramientas no-code y de IA para automatizar tareas y liberar tiempo valioso. Ana cree firmemente que la automatización no es una amenaza, sino un superpoder que todos podemos tener y las empresas que empoderen a sus colaboradores a desarrollarlo, serán las más eficientes y preparadas para liderar el futuro.

This on-demand webinar features three compelling case studies from P&G alumni who used insights to drive growth, transformation, and innovation across industries.

In Insights for Growth, speakers share practical frameworks, cultural shifts, and real-world lessons that helped their organizations cut through noise, engage customers differently, and unlock meaningful results.

Watch the full recording to explore how insights can become a catalyst for your next move.

Pete Blackshaw- Founder & CEO of BrandRank.AI

Pete Blackshaw is the Founder and CEO of BrandRank.AI, a Cincinnati-based startup and SaaS platform and service that helps brands measure, protect, and grow trust through the power of AI-driven search and discovery. Pete recently served as CEO of Cintrifuse, a startup catalyst, incubator, and venture fund. Previously, Pete was the Global Head of Digital at Nestlé, Switzerland, the world’s largest food company. He also served as CMO at NM Incite, a Nielsen and McKinsey joint venture, and started his career in brand management at Procter & Gamble, where he co-founded the first “Interactive Marketing” team and later launched PlanetFeedback.com.  Pete is the author of Satisfied Customers Tell Three Friends, Angry Customers Tell 3000 (Doubleday). He holds an MBA from Harvard and a Bachelor’s from UC Santa Cruz.

Rise with Grit and Grace: Leading with Confidence When the Pressure Is On

When the spotlight is on and the pressure is high, will you shrink back or rise with grit and grace? This powerful session reveals how to stay unshakable, speak with authority, lead with EQ, and turn even the toughest moments into defining chapters of your legacy.

Featuring Kristin Harper

Kristin Harper is the founder and CEO of Driven to Succeed and a former Fortune 15 Global VP known for leading iconic brands like Crest and Hershey’s KISSES. An ICF certified coach and award-winning business leader, she helps teams elevate performance with emotional intelligence, resilience, and courageous leadership. Her work has been featured in CNBC, Business Insider, and Entrepreneur.

Why Attend

• Learn how to stay grounded during high-pressure moments

• Develop your executive presence and communication confidence

• Strengthen emotional intelligence for better team leadership

• Transform challenges into opportunities for personal and professional growth

Save Your Seat

Join us for this inspiring session and take your leadership to the next level.

We are honored to welcome Bob McDonald, Former CEO of P&G, Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and current Board Member at several prestigious organizations. His latest board membership is with Every Cure, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and saving lives by repurposing drugs. Bob brings a unique perspective shaped by leadership across Fortune 25 boardrooms, nonprofit organizations, and government service.

Moderated by Sophie Blum, vice chairwoman, this conversation will explore thought provoking questions about how CEO–Board relationships are evolving in today’s era of transformation.

“Few leaders have navigated both corporate boardrooms, nonprofits, and the halls of government. Today, Bob McDonald helps us decode how the CEO–Board relationship is evolving.”

In 2024, Bob was recognized as Nonprofit Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors.

Join us for this insightful dialogue and be part of the conversation shaping the future of leadership.

https://www.robertmcdonald.com/

WLF Women on Boards Series: Allyship in action through e.l.f.’s esteemed and awarded example of embracing board diversity as a competitive advantage.

A Fireside Chat between Tarang Amin, Chairman & CEO e.l.f. Beauty and Debra Bass, Founder Bass Collective/WLF Board Member.

Tarang will share his grounding inspiration and unwavering commitment to building teams and a Board of Directors that reflect the diverse community that e.l.f. serves. This commitment comes to life in e.l.f.’s “Changing the Board Game” multi-year initiative aimed at increasing diversity in corporate boardrooms with a bold ambition to increase representation fo women and people of color on boards.. e.l.f. is 1 of 5 companies, out of approximately 4,000 publicly traded U.S. companies with a Board that is 67% women and 47% diverse Tarang is an inspirational leader of allyship in action!

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.

In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, what does it mean to design with heart? Wendy Orner joins us to explore the evolving partnership between technology and creativity—and what it takes to stay human-centered, both in your work and in your career choices.

Wendy is a transformational Design Leader who has driven double-digit growth for global CPG brands over her 20+ year career. Blending strategic vision with creative excellence, she solves complex business challenges to create memorable brand experiences.

Her leadership philosophy centers around developing people, future-proofing the value of Design in a fast-changing environment and building relationships.

Join us for a powerful and timely conversation hosted by the P&G Black Alumni Forum. As DEI programs face increasing scrutiny and pushback, this session explores how Black leaders are navigating the shifting landscape—balancing risk, responsibility, and the need to stay purpose-driven.

The hour-long event will feature:

• A welcome from the Black Alumni Forum Leader, Kendra Speed, Director of Global Market Insights & Strategy at LinkedIn
• A thought-provoking lead-in by Samuel Monnie, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Purpose Hive who will share insights on purpose-led DEI, drawing from his WARC article and industry experience
• A dynamic panel moderated by Judy Ellis, SVP, Global Head of DEIB Consulting at AMS featuring perspectives from Gia Calhoun, Lead Product Researcher at Target and Samuel Monnie.

Whether you’re leading change inside an organization or championing equity in your community, this discussion will offer practical insights and collective inspiration

See how today’s smartest AI tools are driving millions in pipeline growth and accelerating GTM success.

Join Us for a virtual webinar with Maddie Bell, Con-Founder & CEOCo-Founder & CEO Scheduler AI

Maddie Bell began her career managing billion-dollar brands for P&G. Today, she is the Founder and CEO of Scheduler AI, a patented, award-winning AI company that helps businesses instantly qualify and book meetings with their best buyers. Scheduler AI’s fully customizable, fully autonomous AI agents have set or saved over $10M in qualified pipeline meetings for customers in the last several months by engaging with customers conversationally, qualifying them, routing them appropriately, booking them into meetings, and managing all the meeting details.

You can download the Advanced-Insights-AI-Capabilities presentation here.

Join P&G Alumni Lauren Morgenstein Schiavone and Kristi Zuhlke and get grounded in the fundamentals of AI for insights work—from how large language models function to real-world use cases that spark transformation.

This session provides both practical tools and a strategic model to help teams confidently take the first steps toward integrating AI into workflows.

You can download the presentations here (and the video is at the bottom of the page)

• Kristi Zuhlke – Intro of Generative AI for P&G Alumni Network – Part 1

• Lauren Schiavone P&G AI Trainingv2 – Part 1

Meet our Speakers:

Lauren Morgenstein Schiavone
Founder & Lead Consultant at Wonder Consulting

• Lauren is a proud P&G alum, is the founder of Wonder Consulting, an AI-focused consultancy that helps leaders thrive in an AI-driven future. Her mission is to demystify AI by translating complex concepts into actionable strategies and using its potential to accelerate business growth.

Kristi Zuhlke
CEO, Kristi Zuhlke LLC

• Kristi is a 3x tech founder with two exits. She consults on generative AI and how to apply this technology to organizations. Her clients span industries including Market Research Suppliers, Fortune 1000 companies, and even the city of Amarillo, Texas.

Escucha a:

Claudia Nuñez Rosales

Inició su carrera en Procter & Gamble como becaria, donde tuvo diversas responsabilidades en la cadena de suministro durante 15 años, hasta convertirse en directora de sitios de manufactura en Escuintla, Guatemala y Talismán, México. Luego se unió a Unilever, participando en la transición global de las marcas Zest y Camay.

Recibió el Premio Nacional de Logística en 2019, y ha sido reconocida como una de las “100 mujeres más poderosas de México” por la revista Expansión. Es conferencista en temas de Liderazgo, Sustentabilidad y Equidad de Género en eventos con Forbes y otros foros destacados.Actualmente, cursa un programa para Chief Operating Officer en el MIT. Con 25 años de experiencia en Supply Chain y Manufactura, se destacó en Procter & Gamble y Unilever, donde fue Vicepresidenta de Cadena de Suministro para la categoría de Nutrición en Latinoamérica, liderando a más de 5,000 colaboradores y 10 fábricas, con un negocio cercano a 2 mil millones de euros anuales.

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

Join Kirti Singh as he shares valuable insights on P&G’s strategies for driving market growth with the consumer at the core, and the transformational changes in the organization to help make it happen.

He’ll discuss the evolution of the industry, its future direction, and the critical role of integration between Insights and Analytics to better understand and serve consumers.

Meet Kirti Singh

Kirti Singh leads P&G’s global Consumer Market Knowledge (CMK) organization, Analytics and Insights and Global Media group in leveraging cutting-edge data, analytics, behavioral science and visualization to discover consumer, shopper and market insights— and transform them into actionable outputs that drive growth of P&G’s global product portfolio.

Under Kirti’s leadership, CMK has become an invaluable partner in shaping the direction of the Company’s ten product categories to grow brands, guide strategies and portfolio choices, and design in-market executions.

Since joining P&G in 1993 as a CMK manager in India, Kirti has held numerous leadership positions across P&G businesses, including Beauty Care, Feminine Care, Health Care and Grooming.

He has worked across many geographies including India, China, Singapore and the U.S.

Outside of P&G, Kirti lends his expertise to academia and the public sector to foster development in the areas of consumer insights and research.

Join Kendra Speed, Global Director of Consumer Market Research at LinkedIn, as she discusses how to build relationships for career and business growth in the Insights & Analytics industry. She will share perspective not only on how to leverage LinkedIn beyond the tactics of connections, but also on how to grow your credibility in the space.

Special Opportunity: Main Presentation 11:00 to 11:45 ET – Stay afterwards from 11:45 to 12:30 ET for discussion, networking, and to upgrade your personal connections!

About Kendra: Marketing and strategy leader Kendra Speed excels in steering executive teams toward disruptive innovation. Kendra’s collaborations with BET and P&G resulted in groundbreaking insights that fueled the Black Men Love campaign. She played a pivotal role in the foundational understanding that undergirds the national CROWN Act. She has ignited over $2 billion in product and marketing pipelines for brands like Dropbox, Toyota, Olay, and JM Smucker. Currently global director of consumer insights at LinkedIn, she oversees a global team focused on consumer understanding for LinkedIn Flagship and Premium, Brand, Equity, Trust and Belonging.

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.

With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the CPG industry at P&G and GSK across five countries, Mr. Bacuet has honed his expertise as a Business Intelligence executive in Analytics & Insights. Three years ago, Mr. Bacuet transitioned to the vendor side, where he now spearheads a team of more than 400 top-tier AI and Analytics professionals. Together, they drive innovation and deliver strategic insights for over 40 Fortune 500 CPG and retail clients across Europe

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

The Art of the Pitch: Mastering Persuasive Pitch Decks

Unlock the Secrets to Winning Over Investors

About the Class:

In the fast-paced world of startups, a compelling pitch can make all the difference. Join our “Art of the Pitch” class to learn the essential skills for creating persuasive pitch decks that captivate investors. Whether you’re seeking venture capital or angel funding, this course will empower you to craft a winning presentation.

What You’ll Learn:

• Pitch Deck Essentials: Understand the key components of an effective pitch deck.
• Storytelling Techniques: Learn how to weave a compelling narrative that resonates with investors.
• Visual Design: Discover best practices for creating eye-catching slides.
• Financial Projections: Master the art of presenting financial data confidently.
• Q&A Preparation: Anticipate and address investor questions.

About the Presenter:

Marvin Abrinica is an 18 year P&G veteran who worked on several brands in health care as a marketer and learning designer. He now runs a company, Wunderfund, an equity crowdfunding company that’s helped dozens of companies raise capital. He’s seen hundreds of decks and is ready to share the most common aspects of the perfect pitch.

Recent studies have demonstrated that two-thirds of a company’s competitive advantage arises from its products, while a third comes from its internal operational abilities. That’s not surprising, given the increased pace of change in the world around us. And yet, this “hidden secret to competitive advantage” continues to be underleveraged. Filippo Passerini, President at Inixia Inc, and Tony Saldanha, CEO at Inixia Inc, are authors of the new book Revolutionizing Business Operations and are on a mission to provide more visibility to the importance of top-class business operations. Filippo coined the term “Global Business Services” or GBS, for the world, and then created what is still considered to be the best-in-class model for companies. Under the GBS organization structure is a set of principles and models for creating efficient, effective, innovative, and agile business operations. Filippo and Tony will share tips for all types of organizations—whether companies, nonprofits, or government entities—to achieve operational excellence.

We are thrilled to be hosting Adriana Mendizabal, NA President at Stanley Black & Decker, as part of our Enrichment Series Webinar during Women’s History Month! Join us on March 12 at 9am ET for a powerful discussion on Corporate Responsibility and Advancing Women’s Leadership in Business. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from a seasoned C-Suite Executive with Fortune 500 experience.

Join us for a webinar with Andre Stolz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Budding Innovation Pte. Ltd. With over two decades of global experience in fostering innovation and steering ventures from conception to commercial success, Andre is passionate about empowering businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Having collaborated with diverse teams across Singapore, China, Germany, and beyond, his journey has been enriched with continuous learning, impactful engagements, and the gratification of seeing ideas transform into value-driven solutions.

Watch this webinar with Jon Moeller, CEO at Procter & Gamble, for “Look Ahead: P&G.” About Jon: Jon Moeller is P&G’s President and Chief Executive Officer and has been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team for well over two decades, developing strategies that drive the company’s growth today. P&G’s positive momentum and return to balanced growth and value creation reflect the underlying strength of these strategic choices and the organization as a whole. Prior to becoming CEO, Jon was P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, with profit/loss responsibility for P&G’s Enterprise Markets (Latin America, India, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe). He also led the company’s Investor Relations, Information Technology, Global Business Services, Sales, Market Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution efforts. Jon held the role of P&G’s Chief Financial Officer for more than 12 years, leading P&G’s Finance & Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Strategy, Business Development, and Investor Relations functions. He managed P&G’s global Duracell, Salon Professional, Retail Hair Color, Prestige Fragrances, and Retail Hair Color businesses for a multi-year period as those businesses were transitioned for sale. Since joining P&G in 1988 as a cost analyst, Jon has held various senior leadership roles in categories, sectors, and regions, including assignments in China as the company’s Treasurer, Global Beauty, Health, and Feminine Care as Finance Senior VP, and Corporate Forecasting & Analysis. He has led major merger and acquisition operations, including the Merck KGaA acquisition and the divestitures of P&G’s coffee, snacks, pharmaceuticals, battery, and prestige beauty businesses. Jon serves on the boards of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, the Consumer Goods Forum, Isle of Harris Distillers Ltd, and is a member of the Business Roundtable. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Monsanto for eight years and was Chairman of that Board’s Audit Committee. He is active in the business, civic, and cultural leadership of Greater Cincinnati, serving in an advisory role on local Boards, and is a Trustee Emeritus and Former Chairman of the Cincinnati Art Museum Board of Trustees.

Join P&G Alumnae Sophie Blum A conversation on evolving company branding to new identities, inspiration from startups and the sense of urgency and actionability they demand and thoughts about daring to challenge boundaries: the B2B fabulous opportunity. Sophie is a senior C-Suite Executive specialized in Business growth strategy and successful implementation across various industries, and organizations globally. Sophie is known for being a tech passionate, a pioneer, daring to challenge boundaries and a caring coach and mentor. Sophie is determined to build a more equal and inclusive future. Sophie is actively involved with several networks to eradicate disparities by engaging, educating and empowering talents who are passionate about entrepreneurship. Sophie has been an advisory board member of start-ups for the last 15 years, some of which are now global leaders. Sophie is now Managing Partner of Sparkalis, Puratos new Foodtech venture, combining investment and incubation for startups and small size businesses. Sophie is also a lecturer, specializing in strategy, leadership and innovation. Named as one of the Women to watch by Ad Age Europe, Sophie has received few business recognitions in the last years In her current role, as Chief Marketing Officer, Sophie is leading strategic marketing & commercial development for Puratos around the world with a focus on Branding, value creation and accelerating the company’s digital transformation. Her vision is to drive inclusion in the food sector and ensure all can participate into the unprecedented transformation of the industry. During her career, Sophie held global business leadership positions in Procter & Gamble for a portfolio of brands. She has been the architect of P&G’s successful business establishment and Innovation hub in Israel during her 10-year tenure. As Senior Vice President and CMO for P&G Europe, Sophie has led Global Brand Building reinvention and the digital transformation of the European business.