Strengthening Partnership, Leadership and Shared Impact with Unilever
LEAD Network is proud to celebrate an exciting new chapter in our collaboration with Unilever, marked by three important milestones that reflect our shared commitment to advancing women in the Consumer Goods and Retail industry and helping build a workforce where everyone grows and businesses thrive.
We are delighted to renew our Foundation Partnership with Unilever for another three years, continuing a long-standing collaboration focused on leadership development, inclusion, and creating positive impact across our industry.
As part of this renewed commitment, we are also pleased to welcome Nuria Hernández, Chief Executive Officer of Unilever Food Solutions, as a new member of the LEAD Network Advisory Board and Executive Sponsor of the LEAD Network–Unilever partnership.
With nearly 30 years at Unilever and leadership experience spanning marketing, general management, and global business transformation, Nuria brings valuable expertise and perspective to support LEAD Network’s mission and future growth. As she joins the Advisory Board, succeeding Sharon Jeske, we would also like to sincerely thank Sharon for her extraordinary contribution and lasting impact on LEAD Network over many years.
Nuria shared:
"Now more than ever, creating the space for women to thrive in the CPG industry is important. We are living proof that it can be done. We need to encourage future generations of women to dare to lead."
We are also pleased to welcome Priscilla Baffour and Svetlana Golubnic as Unilever’s new Partner Ambassadors for LEAD Network.
Priscilla is Global Head of Inclusion Strategy at Unilever and brings extensive experience helping organisations create more inclusive workplaces and stronger cultures of belonging. She is passionate about building environments where people can grow, contribute, and bring their authentic selves to work.
Svetlana is SERS Compliance Governance Lead, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Science at Unilever. She brings expertise in governance, compliance, and business excellence across international environments. Her collaborative approach and leadership experience will help further strengthen the partnership between Unilever and LEAD Network.
Priscilla and Svetlana shared:
"We are honoured to step into the Partner Ambassador role for Unilever within LEAD Network. Building on the legacy created by dedicated colleagues is a true privilege. Our intention is to help foster environments where everyone feels supported, included, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves forward. We look forward to partnering, learning, and collaborating as we work to shape a more inclusive future together."
Together, these milestones mark an exciting new phase in our partnership and reinforce our shared commitment to creating a more inclusive future for our industry.