LEAD Network
Germany Chapter

Inspiring you to think bigger about your career in the German CPG industry.

About the Germany Chapter

Founded in 2015, the LEAD Network Germany Chapter is one of the earliest Chapters, with nearly 2,000 members as of 2024. We’re one of the top-five largest geographical Chapters, and are passionate about advancing the organisation’s mission. At the moment, we are focusing on driving education and engagement behind DEI in order to build a more inclusive business culture in Germany.

Chapter Co-chairs

Michaela Kuhndörfer, Regional Marketing Director Central Europe, Reckitt
Sarah Koop, Regional Depot Manager, METRO

Latest Activity

We love hosting

Quarterly Virtual Happy Hours, to connect like minded people and to discuss whats cooking

We're proud of our

Quarterly Virtual Events, reflecting on topics like DEI, pay gaps, and negotiation tactics

Chapter Committee Members

  • Asmita Rao

    Beiersdorf

  • Elisa Squillari

    Brand Manager Whisky

    Diageo

  • Julia Hoegen

    CHEP

  • Katrin Zeiler

    CHEP

  • Leonie Radel

    Unilever

  • Matthias Christian Bullmahn

    psychologie, die verkauft

    Wirkfaktoren

  • Matthias Klückmann

    Vaillant Group

  • Nils Kruse

    Kalypso

  • Peter Dierkes

    Vanguard Innovation

  • Sabine Dziallas

    Nielsen IQ

  • Silke Whyte

    Legal Associate Director Region Central and Northern Europe, Wasa Global

    Barilla

  • Simla Talay

    Ingredion

  • Stefanie Nolden

    CHEP

  • Sylvia Reddy

    Self Employed

  • Tina Schwarz 

    Lidl

  • Ulrike Faber

    NielsenIQ

  • Victoria Grzymek

    Mondelez

"LEAD gives me the opportunity to learn from others experiences and exchange ideas that challenge the status quo. The collaboration between different industries and the sense of community we build are truly empowering."

Elisa Squillari, Brand Manager Luxury Whisky Single Malt, Diageo

Join the LEAD Network Germany 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.