CEW’s annual forum takes DEI further by emphasizing workplace Belonging–delving into the critical issues shaping the beauty industry workplace today. The forum brought together the top leaders in DEIB for candid conversations around how companies are–and should be–preparing their workplaces for the future, and how true belonging in the workplace drives innovation, brand growth and consumer reach.
Session Breakdowns
Opening Remarks: Anitra Marsh – VP and Chief Communications Officer, P&G Beauty
Keynote: Angela Guy – former Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, L’Oréal NA; CEO, GUYDEIA
Speaker: Angela Guy – former Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, L’Oréal NA; CEO, GUYDEIA
Description: Information to come.
Navigating the Changing DEI Landscape: 2025 and Beyond (Presentation)
Speaker: Margaret Regan, President, FutureWork Institute; Chair, Inclusion Allies Coalition
Description: Take a deep dive into how businesses can insulate their DEI work in the face of increasing challenges, how it might need to be reframed, and the risks and opportunities in doing so. Insights from the Inclusion Allies Coalition and The FutureWork Institute will provide a comprehensive approach to DEI today, and how AI, VR, and future generations might influence DEI in the future.
Harnessing AI to Increase Diversity (Presentation)
Speaker: Anne-Marie Nelson Bogle, YouTube
Description: The topic of AI, particularly generative AI, has been gaining interest and adoption across industries. As we enter this exciting paradigm shift of technology, it is critical that marketers guide and uphold their DE&I priorities. This session will unpack how brands can plan and safeguard against stereotypes and avoid ‘baked-in bias’.
Enriching the Workplace: The Business Case for Reproductive Healthcare Access (Panel)
Moderator: : Julia Taylor Kennedy, Center for Reproductive Rights
Speakers: Elizabeth Monteleone, Bumble; Amy Sezak, Yelp; Dawn Smalls, Jenner & Block
Description: Reproductive healthcare access is a multifaceted issue that is increasingly becoming a focal point for employees, influencing employment decisions and enriching the workplace for both men and women alike. Learn why companies need to be informed and engaged on this issue, and how leaders have successfully integrated access to build an inclusive workplace.
Shaping the Future: A Candid Discussion on DEIB with Industry Leaders (Panel)
Moderator: Alicia Yoon, Peach & Lily
Speakers: George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga, Sephora; Liliahn Majeed, L’Oréal Groupe; Marilu Marshall, The Estée Lauder Companies; Kevin Cureton, Soléscense
Description: CEW is bringing together some of the industry’s top leaders for a shared, candid conversation about how they view DEIB in the workplace today, and what it means for employees, brands, and leaders at all levels. Attendees will gain a view into the discussions leaders are having across the industry as they work to drive workplace DEIB initiatives forward in a dynamic and complex world.
The Business Case for Inclusive Beauty (Presentation)
Speakers: Asha Shivaji and Jason Klein, SeeMe Index
Description: The time is NOW for inclusion in the beauty industry. The SeeMe Index team will share cutting edge, AI-proof points that show that being an inclusive brand is not just a moral imperative but a truly a business imperative. They’ll break down how more inclusive brands are driving sales and outpacing growth of their less inclusive counterparts while unveiling actions you can take as a brand and workforce to be more inclusive TODAY.
The $13 Trillion Underserved Beauty Market (Presentation)
Speakers: Shiyin Lin, The Estée Lauder Companies, and Maclean Liotta, CHANEL
Description: Holding a collective spending power of over $13 trillion, consumers who identify as neurodiverse or physically disabled represent 15-20% of the global population. This community is not just a niche market, but a substantial opportunity for innovation and growth within the beauty industry.
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