Italy Chapter at Linkontro NielsenIQ 2026

Linkontro NielsenIQ brought together leaders from across the Consumer Goods and Retail industry in Sardinia around the 2026 theme: “The struggles of the present. The hope for the future. Through journeys of resilience, responsibility, and innovation.”

LEAD Network Italy Chapter was pleased to participate in this important industry gathering, contributing to conversations on inclusive leadership, collaboration and the future of work.

As part of the networking programme, the Chapter brought a group of young semi-professional women from local clubs into Linkontro’s long-standing Five-a-Side Football Tournament, traditionally played by men. The young women helped bring a fresh perspective by selecting the teams and recognising winners based not only on performance, but also on behaviours such as teamwork, collaboration and fair play.

LEAD Network, in collaboration with the Italy Chapter and Linkontro NIQ, also hosted a CEO Roundtable on Breaking the Bias, bringing together CEOs and senior leaders from top FMCG and Retail companies in Italy to discuss how organisations can challenge stereotypes, remove barriers and create more inclusive workplaces.

In the photos below, moments from the event: the CEO Roundtable and the Football Tournament.