Media & Press
Former Irish President Mary Robinson to speak at LEAD Network conference
ShelfLife Magazine
23 September, 2026
Mary Robinson to address LEAD Network Annual Conference in Dublin this October
Sustainability Online
15 July, 2026
Former President of Ireland to speak at LEAD Network conference
European Supermarket Magazine
21 July, 2026
The Silence Tax: New Research Exposes The Hidden Costs Of Holding Back Women — And All Talent Across Retail & CPG
Employer News
15 May, 2026
New report explores main structural barriers affecting career progression in retail and consumer goods
Sustainability Online
28 April, 2026
The Silence Tax: New Research Exposes The Hidden Costs Of Holding Back Women — And All Talent Across Retail & CPG
Business Partner Magazine
29 April, 2026
LEAD Network Names Change-Makers Driving Inclusion In Retail by Sarah O’Sullivan
Checkout
18 February, 2026
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
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LEAD Network is a non-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to attracting, retaining and advancing women in Europe’s Retail and Consumer Goods industry. It works with companies across the sector to drive performance through more inclusive workplaces and leadership.
Since 2011, LEAD Network has grown to 30,000+ members, with 19 geographical and industry chapters, 65+ partner companies and 430+ active volunteers across the region, a 41x increase in membership since its first chapter launched.
LEAD Network supports the development of future leaders, helps organisations build inclusive, high-performing teams and brings the industry together to drive progress on talent and workplace culture. According to LEAD Network’s Gender Diversity Scorecard, Europe’s only Retail and Consumer Goods leadership benchmark, women now hold 39% of senior leadership roles in the sector, up 2 percentage points from 2023.
