MC Renews LEAD Network CEO Pledge

Published on July 24, 2024

Luís Miguel Mesquita Soares Moutinho, CEO and Chairman of MC, has renewed the CEO Gender Parity Pledge of LEAD Network Europe. As one of Portugal's largest private employers and a retail leader, MC is committed to fostering a just and equitable society. 

"As one of the largest private employers and a retail leader in Portugal, MC proudly acknowledges our responsibility to foster a more just and equitable society. In this regard, we are committed to promoting gender equity because we believe that it brings clear benefits to the organisation and society in addition to being the right thing to do," says Moutinho. 

"Therefore, we are proud to renew our commitment to accelerating gender balance, now working towards parity." 

LEAD Network thanks Moutinho and MC for their dedication to advancing women in the retail and consumer goods industry while creating sustainable business value. 

CEOs interested in signing the CEO Pledge can connect with the LEAD Network CEO, Allyson Zimmermann.

For more information about the CEO Pledge, please click here: CEO Pledge.

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