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Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Achieving gender parity in management roles at Unilever required hard work, supporting women, engaging men, and changing the culture simultaneously.

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Leena Nair, Global CEO, Chanel

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Leena Nair, Global CEO, Chanel

10/25/24

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Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

The fundamentals of business and leadership skills are transferable; I relied on my strengths from Unilever while maintaining humility to understand Chanel's unique culture before implementing changes.

Jack Ma

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In the 21st century, to be successful, you must empower others and ensure they are better than you; this is especially true for women, who often think more about others than themselves.

Sheryl Sandberg

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When I graduated, I noticed that men still dominate leadership roles, and I felt it was important to address that issue publicly.

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It's important to create a culture that is parent-friendly and meritocratic to attract and retain female talent in tech.

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Empowering team members to take leadership roles in building an inclusive culture is vital, especially when founders are overwhelmed.

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The challenge for global CEOs is managing change effectively, similar to how the introduction of PCs transformed workflows and communication processes in businesses.

Leena Nair

10/25/24

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Supporting women means helping them express their ambition and confidence, as many are conditioned to doubt their capabilities from a young age.