Media Relations

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Media & Press

Checkout February 2026: Read The Latest Issue Online!

Checkout

19 February, 2026

So haben es Vorständinnen geschafft

Lebensmittel Zeitung

6 March, 2026

LEAD Network recognises leaders advancing gender equity

Sustainability Online

1 March, 2026

LEAD Network Names Change-Makers Driving Inclusion In Retail by Sarah O’Sullivan

Checkout

18 February, 2026

Lidl Ireland Cuts Mean Gender Pay Gap To 3.8%

Checkout

1 December, 2025

Lidl Ireland slashes mean gender pay gap to 3.8%

Retail News

1 December, 2025

LEAD Network Reveals Increase In Women Holding Executive Roles In Retail And CPG

Checkout

17 October, 2025

Slight increase in leadership roles held by women in European retail and consumer goods

Sustainability Online

9 October, 2025

Embedding inclusion to create a happier, more engaged workforce by Allyson Zimmermann

Sustainability Online

17 September, 2025

LEAD Network’s 2025 Annual Conference set to take place in Milan in October

Sustainability Online

9 September, 2025

LEAD Network Calls For Conference Attendees Ahead Of Registration Deadline by Sarah O’Sullivan

Checkout (Irish)

9 September, 2025

LEAD Network reaches 25,000 members across consumer goods and retail landscape by Stephen Wynne-Jones

Sustainability Online

21 August, 2025

LEAD Network Europe Reaches 25,000 Member Milestone by Sarah O’Sullivan

Checkout (Irish)

20 August, 2025

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About LEAD Network

Our Vision

A diverse workforce where people of all genders are enabled to contribute their full potential and lead their organisations to the next level of value creation.

Our Mission

To attract, retain and advance women in the retail and consumer goods industry in Europe through education, leadership and business development.

Our Values

By the Members, for the Members

Our Members and Partners are at the heart of everything we do. United in the journey towards a gender-equitable industry, we collaborate, grow, and succeed together.

Doing, not trying

As a movement of passionate and curious advocates, we experiment, challenge the status quo and commit to action. We measure progress, share learning, and make an impact.

Cultivating safe spaces

We invite dynamic exchanges of ideas, and welcome varied and opposing viewpoints. We create an open, supportive environment where all the voices of our community are respected and valued.

Our network in numbers

65+

Partners

28,000+

Members

19

Chapters

430+

Volunteers

LEAD Network is a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to attracting, retaining and advancing women in Europe’s Consumer Goods and Retail sector. With over 28,000 members from 81+ countries, 65 partner companies and 430+ active volunteers, the LEAD Network vision is to create workplaces where everyone can contribute and grow, and businesses can thrive. Through our programmes, communities and events, we aim to advance women and drive gender equality at all levels. Learn more at theleadnetwork.net.

Media Resources

Brand Assets

Download LEAD Network’s logo in all file types.

Image Library

High resolution, professionally approved headshots for key leaders.

Leadership Team

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Contact Us

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