Welcome Day Panel: The ROI on Women and Diversity in Operational Leadership has Never Been Higher

  • Creating a purpose-driven strategy that makes an impact as our organizations grows and nurtures a diverse workforce
  • Understanding the leader’s role as a force to shape and demonstrate corporate culture, and to serve as a catalyst for equality and inclusion
  • Sharing typical challenges faced by corporations when trying to promote diversity in the workforce
  • Illustrating the importance of today’s leaders building up and supporting the next generation our organizations will need for the future. What does that look like on a day-to-day basis?
  • Offering examples of strong and effective mentorship programs in onboarding, cross-training, job shadowing, and continuing education that make the difference

Moderator:

Val Blatt
Chief Revenue Officer, SAP Business Network
SAP

Panelists:

Ilona Sroka
VP Global Logistics Improvement and Transportation Operations
3M Co.

Tracy Joshua
Vice President External Supply Chain
Kellanova

Jodean Fitzpatrick
Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain & Ontario RSC Network
Sobeys Inc.