LEAD Network
Digital Chapter

Building a more inclusive digital future—supporting growth, visibility, and 50:50 representation in tech.

About the Digital Chapter

We are a passionate group of digital professionals with a mission to empower women to grow their careers successfully in digital – helping them to connect, thrive, and lead. We want to increase female representation in digital technology roles across all career stages, aiming for gender parity (50:50) in senior roles in the digital field within the CPG & Retail industry.

Chapter Co-chairs

Neil Robertson

CIO, McCormick

Sonam Modhwadia

Unilever

Latest Activity

CIO Roundtable

We host a CIO Networking opportunity with like-minded peers aiming to collaborate to move the needle towards gender equity in STEM. We offer an opportunity to make CIO connections and provide strategic advice/support of chapter activities. We leverage personal/professional networks to add capacity and expertise.

Kellanova: Forging the Future for Female Talent in IT

We partnered with Kellanova to host an event dedicated to shaping the future of female talent in IT. It consisted of engaging talks from both internal and external speakers, a dynamic panel session exploring key themes in digital leadership and inclusion, and networking drinks and canapés to connect with peers and industry leaders

Enterprise Architecture – Career Pathways and 101

Roopali Khanvilkar, I.T Director at Kellanova shared her experience as an Enterprise Architect. Her talk focused on the tools, techniques, and skills required to develop in this discipline.

Chapter Committee Members

  • Andres Villena

    IBM

  • Charlotte de Gastines

    CCEP

  • Claire Longden

    Kellogg's

  • Elaine Parr

    IBM

  • Elika Shahmohammadi

    Beiersdorf

  • Enrique Monzonis Leno

    Director: Innovation, Logistics & TIC

    Eroski

  • James Winters

    Colt Technology Services

  • John Hobson

    Kellogg's

  • Marcia Kuchiki

    Diageo

  • Rachel Butler

    Kenvue

  • Sam Kini

    Unilever

  • Shreya Surana

    Unilever

  • Sophia Sousa

    Unilever

  • Tania Singh

    CHEP

  • Tom Day

    PA Consulting

  • Wayne Peacock

    Growth Minded

"Being part of a LEAD Network Chapter means joining a vibrant community of professionals who are committed to driving gender equity in their country and industry. Through local events, peer networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with like-minded companies, Chapters offer a powerful platform to take action, build inclusive leadership, and create lasting impact — all while staying connected to LEAD Network’s broader European mission."

Jo Haffenden & Stina Hotine, Chapters Managers, LEAD Network

Join the LEAD Network Digital Chapter

Become a Member for free and join this Chapter to attend events, expand your network, and learn from other DEI advocates.

What are LEAD Network Chapters?

LEAD Network Chapters are regional and functional DEI groups that connect CPG and retail professionals. Open to all, they offer opportunities to learn, lead, and grow through networking, inspiration, and community. Become a Member of LEAD Network and browse our available Chapters.