NextGen IMPACTers Wowed CEOs in Dublin
75 talented future leaders. 40+ companies. Nine months of development. One extraordinary opportunity to pitch ideas directly to industry CEOs.
Despite decades of effort, gender equity in the workplace remains one of the most persistent barriers to progress. So, what happens when you bring together the next generation of talent and challenge them to find new solutions?
That's exactly what LEAD Network did through its 2026 IMPACT Programme, an industry-specific leadership development experience designed to accelerate the growth and visibility of future leaders in the European CPG and Retail industry.
Over a nine-month journey, 75 NextGen talents representing more than 40 companies gained new skills, coaching and valuable cross-company connections. Working in nine cross-company teams, they developed bold, innovative solutions to help create more gender-equitable, inclusive and sustainable organisations.
The highlight? An extraordinary opportunity to present their ideas directly to a panel of CEOs at the LEAD Network Annual Conference 2026 in Dublin.
Our NextGen IMPACTers certainly rose to the occasion, challenging conventional thinking and demonstrating the power of bringing new perspectives to some of our industry's most persistent challenges.
Their ideas have now been distilled into an actionable toolkit for executives, offering practical, innovative approaches that leaders can take back into their businesses.
Partner members can download the toolkit from our Inclusive Practice Library.
A huge congratulations to all participants, and especially to Team 1 and Team 5, who were crowned joint winners!
Team 1: Anais Colla, Micheal Humphrey, Stacy Skolozdra, Tamara Kovacevic and Agnieszka Osinska
Team 5: Cameron Bhachu, Clemence Poinsignon, Benedicte Poirier, Philip Schurholz, Sara Martinez Seco, and Rida El Farh Boumajdil
Missed IMPACT 2026? Don't Miss Your Opportunity in 2027!
Imagine developing your leadership skills, collaborating with talented peers from across the industry, expanding your professional network and having the opportunity to put your ideas in front of senior executives.
If you're a rising talent ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, or an organisation looking to invest in your future leaders, IMPACT 2027 is your opportunity to get involved.
Register your interest for IMPACT 2027 via your Partner Ambassador and be part of the next generation shaping our industry's future!