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[Unilever Future Leaders' League 2024] Being selected as a Top 30 Finalist for the Unilever Future Leaders' League was an incredible honor. The program pushed me to new heights, both personally and professionally. Marketing case studies were new to me. As a finalist, I dove into complex challenges with a diverse group. Navigating our differences and learning to communicate effectively was a challenge. It demanded collaboration, creativity, and compromise to tackle marketing complexities together. Of course, this experience wouldn't have been the same without my amazing teammates, Atsalabi Dimas Fadillah and Larisa S. As the only 3rd year student in the team, the learnings I gained from them are invaluable. While we may not have clinched first place, for me, the real win lies in the connections I made and the irreplaceable knowledge and new skills I gained, both from the facilitators and the 29 incredible finalists. Also, the judges' feedback for me and my team was like a toolbox full of new skills, helping me refine my public speaking, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills. Huge thanks to Unilever for creating this amazing platform that pushed me out of my comfort zone and opened new doors. Honestly, when I first saw the UFLL application, a part of me hesitated. Did I have what it takes? But the "what if?" won, and it was the best decision ever. Little did I know, this program would transform me from a curious learner to a passionate leader. To anyone considering applying next year, take it from me, don't let self-doubt hold you back. This is an experience you won't regret! #UFLL2024 #Unilever #KamiUnilever

Have you ever considered your profound impact as a leader when guiding the young generation at the inception of their career journeys? Today i had the privelege to live my purpose and take part in the development journey of our young unilever future leaders, sharing my career journey and hacks as follows: 1. Identify your life’s purpose and seek the deeper meaning behind your actions—what motivates you each day. If your job or environment doesn’t support your values or purpose, it likely isn’t the right fit for you. 2. Embrace early experimentation; take risks while you have the chance, especially while you’re young. 3. Take charge of your destiny and future by actively pursuing risks that foster learning and growth. 4. Build your baby’s curiosity to stay future fit. 5. Relish the journey of your professional life and make the most of every experience. Welcome onboard my dear colleagues, welcome to a place where your brilliance will shine and dreams will flourish. Welcome to Unilever🙏 #unileveregypt #unilever #unileverlebanon

“Don’t focus on a single career path. Look at your journey like you’re following a compass. It’s good to have an idea or two, but be flexible on the roads you take,” says Robbert de Vreede, our Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for Nutrition. Robbert’s journey at Unilever spans over two decades, beginning as a marketing trainee and Brand Manager for Robijn fabric conditioners. Throughout his career, he has undertaken various marketing roles across Nigeria, Germany and the Netherlands. These experiences have presented him with new challenges and enabled him to develop a broad skill set and valuable insights. 👉 Swipe right to see Robbert's three essential tips to help you thrive in your career. #CareerTips #CareerJourney #Marketing #Leadership #UniquelyUnilever

'Do you know the difference in prize money between a Wimbledon Champion and Runner Up? – Before I share the story behind this question, let me set the context first. I have completed 11 years of my career in Unilever Bangladesh Limited today. This journey was full of challenges and opportunities. I always believed that the core source of my learning came from the interactions I had with people who had different perspectives and abilities. Therefore, I aim to recount a series of impactful encounters with both colleagues and influential leaders, pivotal moments that have played a substantial role in shaping my professional development and advancement. In 2013, upon joining Unilever as TTM, I had the privilege of participating in weeklong mentoring session led by one of the esteemed leaders in our industry, Mohsin Ahmed Bhai who was the acting Customer Development Director of that time. During a group session, he presented us with a P&L math problem to solve. While I responded swiftly, my answer proved to be incorrect. Upon identifying the step I had overlooked in my calculation, I instinctively remarked, 'oh! That’s a marginal error, somehow, I missed it,' reflecting my status as a recent graduate on my third day of employment. Mohsin bhai paused and posed a question: 'Do you know the difference in prize money between a Wimbledon Champion and Runner Up? The Runner Up receives exactly half (In the year 2013,16 million pound for the champion and exactly 8 million pound for the Runner Up), and the disparity between these figures represents that 'marginal Error.'’ That impactful statement resonated deeply with me, shaping my professional trajectory over the subsequent 11 years. I always Tried my level best to be that perfectionist in every role that I was given and avoid the pitfalls of 'Marginal Error' that distinguish the best from the merely good. I remain profoundly grateful for the leadership insights gleaned from such remarkable mentors, endeavoring each day to emulate those invaluable moments of guidance and inspiration. Thank you, Mohsin Ahmed Bhai, for your dedication and the valuable time you invest in grooming us.

❓“𝗟𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗕𝗔 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲” Getting an MBA is a milestone in your life and undoubtedly, you will encounter numerous challenges. What are the essential elements that will drive you to persevere on this significant journey? Let’s have a closer look on how Ms. Nguyen Quynh Nhu, alumna from EMBA15, who has just finished her 2-year MBA journey while managing family responsibilities and working in Nestle. The crucial factor? Motivation. ======== - Attention! There is only one week left until the admission deadline: 24 January - The next two entrance tests: January 20 and 23. - Prepare well if you have already registered, and contact us now to register before the time runs out. >> Contact: +84 978 803 733/ infovietnam@solvay.edu >> Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gFdhH6XZ #solvaymba #solvaymasters #mba #emba #masterprograms

𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 💡 A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of being invited by the Nova SBE Innovation Ecosystem and the Nova SBE Executive Education, along with Lara Luisa Corrêa, to share our views on leadership with SONAE employees. As part of Gen Z, now entering the job market, these were my key takeaways from the discussion: ✅ 𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤. Believing in what we do is essential to feeling fulfilled! ✅ If you believe it is weird for us to work with people who could be our parents, you are wronggg. 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞! We’re eager to learn from your experience—all we ask is for an 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬. Give them a chance 😉 ✅ 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Seeing someone who has walked our path and succeeded inspires and motivates us to continue. Once something that felt unachievable starts getting closer to reality. ✅ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬. They're vital to us! We want to feel connected to the company’s challenges and help solve them through a shared sense of responsibility. ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬. Many of us no longer rely on specific job websites. Instead, we use LinkedIn or go directly to companies we've heard are great places to work—often through word of mouth—because the work environment matters as much as the job itself! ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞! While I'm excited about a job that allows me to move cities, Lara, who’s already moved frequently, shared that she values stability. Thank you to Océane Litrico and the whole Co. Innovation Lab for the invitation— I had a great time, and it was a fantastic opportunity to exchange opinions and learn together! 🙌 #GenZLeadership #FutureOfWork #PurposeDrivenCareers #MentorshipMatters #IntergenerationalLearning #WorkCulture #LeadershipInsights #CareerDevelopment #Innovation #Leadership

🚀 **𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆** Learning has always been important to me—not just as a way to stay relevant, but as a means to stay at the FOREFRONT OF CHANGE. 🚀 It’s not just about TECHNICAL SKILLS and systems; it’s a full TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY that includes adapting a new culture, a new mindset, building new networks and operational systems. 🌍 Some of my most important learning breakthroughs were: 1️⃣ Transitioning from research into the FMCG industry while joining Colgate-Palmolive. I spent a month doing merchandising work in the largest supermarket, managing oral care category. It was hard work! and I should admit I was most expensive merchandiser in the city))) But expertise I have generated gave me a DEEP UNDERSTANDING of consumer behavior (CONSUMER IS A KING), and the key growth drivers from both brand and in-store perspective. I would not be able to learn it better the other way. 2️⃣ Participating in the Leadership 2020 Program at the The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Working alongside an international team on the global mouthwash strategy and presenting it to the Colgate Palmolive CEO gave me insight into the GLOBAL COMPLEXITY of brand building, importance of CROSS-FUNCTIONAL and Team ALIGNMENT, and what it truly takes to be a GLOBAL LEADER. Most importantly I have been exposed to many world-class Thought Leaders and had a privilege to work together with outstanding team of leaders from my company, learning best leadership examples. Moving forward, I’m challenging myself to:  Embrace DIGITAL OPPORTUNITIES💡  Build stronger NETWORKS and get inspired from best practices 🔗  LEARNING NEW DIGITAL TOOLS 📚 I believe many of you are on the same journey, pushing the boundaries and achieving great results! 💪 I’d love to hear about your experiences.  What do you believe is important to focus on?  What has been your biggest digitalization success?  Please share our TEACHABLE EXPERIENCIES to help others grow! Looking forward to hearing from you all!  #DigitalTransformation #FMCG #LearningAndDevelopment #Innovation #LeadershipDevelopment**

I'm thrilled to share that I have been awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for leading a course on IT Service Management as part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Digital Academy. This internal digital upskilling program, delivered in collaboration with the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, is a testament to the investment Coca-Cola Hellenic is making in its people. The Digital Academy is more than just a training program - it's a bridge to the future. It places digital knowledge at the heart of our corporate strategy and emphasizes that our people are the keystones of our success. In an era where digital transformation is pivotal, Coca-Cola Hellenic is ensuring that every team member is empowered to drive change and innovation. As we dive into the complexities of IT Service Management, the enthusiasm and dedication of the participants have been nothing short of inspiring. It’s clear that when it comes to digital, we’re not just keeping pace; we’re setting the standard. A huge shout out Lubov for driving the Digital Academy and to Gerald Lewis and Sven Erlekam for the sponsorship of the programe. Your commitment to growth and excellence is what makes Coca-Cola Hellenic a leader not just in beverages, but in digital innovation. #CocaColaHellenic #DigitalAcademy #DigitalTransformation #ITServicemanagement #EmployeeDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #ProudMoment #Leadership #Innovation

Wrapping Up an Unforgettable First Trimester of PGDM! 🌟 What an inspiring start to my trimester with an insightful session from Suresh Narayanan, the Chairperson of Nestlé! His thoughts on leadership, innovation, and sustainability truly set the tone for my journey ahead. As I wrap up the first trimester of my PGDM journey, I am reflecting on a whirlwind of excitement, challenges, and growth. It was a mixed bag of excitement and exhaustion! Describing this journey, it was filled with late nights and early mornings, tight deadlines, and a river of submissions and presentations. Each moment, though exhausting, has been incredibly rewarding! A key insight I've gained this trimester is the importance of building good habits, inspired by James Clear’s Atomic Habits, a major realization I have made this trimester is the necessity of building and diminishing habits. The small changes can make such a big difference and that has been my new philosophy of cutting down my screen time and taking up the good old tradition of reading newspapers. This change has enriched my views and fueled deeper discussions with my peers. We also had the privilege of attending an inspiring HR conclave, where I explored innovative trends, the intervention of AI, and advanced strategies in the industry. Be it a competition of Talash or enthusiastic club activities, indulging seminars, or insightful guest sessions everything has made me in ways that I never expected. Learning teams have helped to build new skills within me as well as develop friendships, the importance of a team, and camaraderie. This journey has been an attestation to sturdiness and adaptability. I’m grateful for the knowledge gained, the insights shared, and the unforgettable memories created. Here’s to the challenges that have pushed me and the opportunities that lie ahead! Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀✨ #PGDM #TransformativeJourney #TeamSpirit #Learning #ReduceScreenTime #Atomichabits #ExcitedForTheFuture

We are thrilled to introduce Karen Leppard - Director of ESG at GXO Logistics, Inc. as our next keynote speaker at the ‘ESG EUROPE Summit: Navigating the ESG Landscape’, happening on the 7th and 8th of May 2024 in Amsterdam! Karen will discuss: Leveraging ESG for Competitive Advantage in the Global Logistics Industry. Commencing her logistics career in 2012, working in the FMCG sector, Karen’s early career focused on quality management and colleague training programs. She was also the fortunate recipient of Apprenticeship Levy funding in 2019 enabling her to obtain her MSc in Supply Chain Leadership and Management from Aston University alongside her full-time role. In 2021 she joined GXO originally as Head of Sustainability and ESG more recently being promoted to Director, ESG with her remit designed to support GXO’s customers and colleagues on their ESG journeys. Karen believes passionately in ESG as a fully commercial subject and whilst ethical activities drive decisions, the commercial benefit to customers and partners is greatly valued. Join us in Amsterdam on the 7th and 8th of May and click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gMnQe-Nj #GXO #innovatrix #ESG #Environmental #Social #Governance #ESGreporting #compliance #Logistics #Decarbonization #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SocialResponsibility #EthicalGovernance #GreenFinance #ImpactInvesting #CorporateAccountability #CrossIndustry #ESGIN #ESGIN24