A workforce where everyone grows and businesses thrive

With 28,000+ professionals and 65 partner companies, we help organisations across Europe advance gender equity and build high-performing, inclusive workplaces.

How we Drive Business Impact

Talent Pipeline

Drive workforce capability through 5 acclaimed programmes from NextGen to C-Level, with opportunities for leadership roles across 19 chapters.

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Engaged Industry Network

Deepen industry relationships with 28,000+ professionals through annual events, 800+ delegates at the Annual Conference, and invite-only CEO, CIO, and Retailer roundtables.

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Brand Influence

Increase your brand’s visibility through thought leadership, digital reach, and exposure alongside leading organisations.

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From Commitment to Measurable Change

Gender Diversity Scorecard

We’re proud to produce the only benchmark specifically analysing the state of gender diversity across CPG and Retail companies in Europe.

CEO Pledge

Join 60+ leaders signing the CEO Pledge – a public pledge to accelerate gender parity and drive inclusion in the CPG and retail industry.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Gender Equity

85%

of purchase decisions will be made by women by 2028 but only represent 31% of leaders

Lost Productivity

€376B

incurred in 2024 from poor employee management

Skills Gap

59%

of the workforce needs re-skilling by 2030

NextGen

90%

of GenZ would refuse to apply for companies that deprioritise wellbeing and diversity

1 – World Economic Forum, Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar Female Economy, 2023 2 – Gallup, State of the Global Workplace, 2025 3 – World Economic Forum, Future of Jobs Report, 2025 4 – Alexander Domini, Gen Z: Insights for Employers

Trusted by Leading Companies

LEAD Network Partnerships: Tiered for Measurable Impact

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Brand Visibility
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Industry Access
CEO/CIO Roundtable Spots 1 2
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Member Platform Access to 28K+ Industry Professionals, 19 Chapters, 90+ Annual Events
Talent Development
Annual Conference Spots 10 20
Thrive: Mgr/Indiv. Contributor Programme Spots 5 10
Award-Winning Mentorship Programme Spots 5 10
Build: Emerging Sr. Leader Programme Spots (Pilot) 5 5
Impact: NextGen Programme Spots 1 1
Local & Industry Activation Leadership Eligibility for Leadership (Co-Chairs, Committees, Volunteers) Roles
Support & Savings
Discounted Add-On Programme Spots 10% off
Discounted Add-On Conference Spots 25% off 50% off
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Oct 8–9 • Milan, Italy

Thank you for joining us!

Nearly 800 CPG & Retail professionals came together in Milan to accelerate workplace inclusion and gender equity progress.

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LEAD Network Conference 2026

Oct 6–7 • Dublin, Ireland

Our Geographical Chapters

Our Chapters connect professionals across Europe who are committed to creating inclusive workplaces, elevating women in leadership, and advancing gender equity in the CPG and retail industry.

  • Expert Community

  • CEO Community

  • CIO Community

  • Retail Community

Our Functional Chapters

Faces of Impact

Faces of Impact

Real stories from equity champions across CPG & retail

“In 2023, we reached 50% women managers globally. We achieved this through internal programs and practices but also by getting inspiration from the rest of the industry through partners like LEAD Network.”​

Béatrice Dupuy
President & GM, France, Belgium, Luxemburg & the Netherlands

“Our partnership with the LEAD Network allows us to stimulate and contribute to the wider industry drive to advance women in their careers.”

Derek O’Donnell
CEO, CHEP, A Brambles Company

“Working in multicultural, 3-countries like Lidl Baltic, I especially appreciated exchanging perspectives from different markets. The [Boost] programme encouraged me to reflect on my leadership style.”

Ilze Liepa-Balode
​Latvia Engagement, CSR Specialist, Lidl

“I’m honoured to be a Partner Ambassador for LEAD Network, an organisation working to advance female talent, skills, and networking opportunities, raising the bar (and opportunities) for us all.”

Jen Ragland
Senior Director for Industry & System Commercial Communications, The Coca Cola Company

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