WorkPride Panel: A Connected World - Networks Around the Globe

An Employee Resource Group (ERG) can have a different role in the organization it belongs to, depending on the social, political and economic conditions of the country.

As such, in this panel we would like to welcome ERGs' co-chairs and network founders from across the world. The goal is to share different, and sometimes opposite views on how to create a global network, the challenges and successes that come along with it, as well as navigating cultural differences, biases and expectations.

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Speakers:

Fleur Bothwick

Director of Diversity & Inclusion - EMEIA
EY

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Gurchaten Sandhu

President
UN-GLOBE

Born to Indian migrant parents in the UK, Gurchaten (Nanoo) Sandhu (he/his; they/them) is a Programme Support Officer at the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch. Alongside his B.A. (HONS) in Economics and MSc in Development Economics, his passion for social justice has led him to focus his efforts on promoting the principle of non-discrimination in employment and occupation. Over the past 12 years, Gurchaten has built his expertise and knowledge on promoting social justice through quality, decent and inclusive work for all, in particular to enhance LGBTIQ+ rights at work and economic inclusion. He also finds the time to volunteer as President for UN GLOBE, the group representing LGBTIQ+ staff in the UN system. As its President, he works to ensure the voice and rights of LGBTI staff are represented in UN policies and procedures. He also serves as committee member of International Family Equality Day NGO, advising on non-discrimination based on family status in the world of work, and is a fellow of the Salzburg Global LGBT forum. In 2018 & 2019, he was listed as the Top 30 OUTstanding Role Model in the Public Sector.

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Saski .

LGBTQ+ Inclusion Specialist Consultant
www.saski.co.uk

Saski is a well established LGBTQIA+ Inclusion training consultant in both schools and the workplace. She is also a Life Coach and Mentor, Official PRIDE Host, Interviewer for Podcast, Radio and online. Panel Moderator and Singer. Saski’s mission is to positively spotlight the LGBTQIA+ community through these various strands of her work and create environments where everyone can be their true authentic self. In addition she is also a Pride ambassador for Pride Life Magazine, Includability.com and a PRIDE365 Champion. Saski has the unique ability to be versatile on a wide range of subjects, whilst engaging both her audiences and panellists, bringing about the best conversations for education and awareness. Humour meets grace and knowledge meets respect...it’s what Saski does best. A keen advocate for positive promotion and equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and all, Saski has appeared on several BBC TV and Radio shows and panels, promoting inclusion. She has also worked closely with a variety of charities and organisations, as an LGBTQ+ Inclusion trainer, interviewer, and Host. Collaborations include Inclusive Companies, MyGwork, HR.com, Diva Magazine, Pride Life Magazine and various UK PRIDE’s, Mermaids and Diversity Role Models Youth charities, Clexacon, The British Youth Council and P3 Parenting Network to name but a few.  Find out more here www.saski.co.uk and follow Saski on Facebook & Instagram @Saskisinger & on Twitter @Saskisinger1

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rebecca webb

Group DTC Fraud and Loss Prevention Manager
VF Corporation

In her role, Rebecca is working across the retail portfolio of VF stores across EMEA. A diverse portfolio of iconic outdoor and activity-based lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. Day to day her job is first and foremost a centralized support function to the stores, brands and leadership teams. Guiding a field based team that investigates internal and external losses, theft and fraud. Ensuring operational excellence in compliance and best practice. Rebecca more recently joined the I&D core team at VF and is passionate to ensure we all foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. In line with VF’s purpose led organization she is also committing to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, world view, abilities, age, sexual orientation or identity. She has taken the opportunity to lead on the most recent ERG established within the EMEA region ‘VF Pride’ that ultimately has the goal to educate, raise awareness for the LGBT communities and its allies, creating a workplace that is safe and where people can be their authentic selves.

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Christian Hug

VP LifeWorks&Inclusion
Warner Bros. Discovery

I have spent my professional career in human resources, both in the financial services industry as well as in media. For the past 9 years i have been focusing on setting up Discovery's global health, wellbeing and inclusion function, being based in Munich Germany. As a certified coach, I also accompany people through their personal change journeys, I have a passion for constellation work, vintage cars, alternative medicine and love travelling through India. www.christian-hug.net

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Florence Henderson

AVP-D&I Manager
Moody's

Hello! I am the EMEA DE&I manager for Moody's. I work closely with our Business Resource Groups, leaders and community partners in the regions to enhance Moody's global DE&I strategy.

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Mélanie Castelo

Global Reach Lead Coordinator
Colt Technology Services

I am from Paris but live in Barcelona for several years now. I work in a Telco company, Colt Technologies, as a Global Reach Lead Coordinator and I am also the Regional Lead for Inclusion & diversity. I belong to the LGBTQIA+ community and participate whenever I can to events organised in Barcelona to always learn more and be able to then share this knowledge.

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	Date & Time	Jun 15, 2021
	Location	Online