What it is about
Learn how to navigate your career ambitions while embracing flexibility. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable perspectives and empower yourself to become an advocate for positive change!
What to expect
We'll explore the definition of personal and professional flexibility and its economic benefits. Our guests will share insights on defining your own success, managing opportunity costs, and overcoming barriers to flexibility, regardless of your life stage and seniority. The panel will be led by Ula Fode, BPW Member and Director at P&G.
Your Panelists:
Ula Fode (Moderator): Ula Fode has over 17 years of experience at P&G, where she has led diverse teams for more than a decade, often remotely and across different time zones. Her diverse experience, including managing a dual career, international moves, and raising a child while staying active in all aspects of life, gives her a unique view on balancing ambition with life's demands. Always active on the organizational front, she has also recently joined BPW Club with the objective to help others grow and foster exchange on career and personal growth choices.
Debbie Croft: “How do we build workplaces that reflect the reality of our lives, with humanity at the heart of business?” Deborah Croft has been answering that question since launching her first company in 2010. From driving systemic change at the organisational level, to transforming teams and coaching executives, Deborah helps break down barriers so professionals can thrive at work and in life. With values of fairness, equity and courage, she is passionate about advancing women so we don't have to wait 123 years!
Ameny Chaabani: Born on the shores of the Mediterranean and building her career by Lake Leman, Ameny is Strategic Planning & Analysis Lead at Conextivity Group. She thrives around people, at the intersection of engineering critical thinking, business acumen, and empathetic leadership, turning complexity into impact. Microelectronics Engineering degree, IMD MBA, trilingual, German in the making, and very excited for what comes next!
Valentina Fiorda: Seasoned finance professional with 20+ years of experience gained across diverse European markets, Valentina brings a unique blend of business acumen and hands-on leadership. As a mother of two girls and a former entrepreneur, she is passionately committed to fostering meaningful careers, particularly for women in business. Besides her Senior Finance role at Procter & Gamble, she actively engages in campus recruitment and support young women pursuing professional paths, particularly in business and finance.
