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Office Depot
Novartis
Northwestern Mutual
Nordea
Nintendo
Nike
New Balance
Neuberger Berman
Netflix
Nestle
NBCU
Navy Federal Credit Union
Natwest
Nationwide
National Geographic
MUFG
Naspers
Nandos
Morrisons
Morgan Stanley
Monzo
Mondelez
Milwaukee
Micron
Michelin
MGM
Metlife
Ebay
McLaren
McDonalds
Mattel
Mastercard
Marshall
Mars
Marriott
Marks and Spencer
Market Basket
Makita
Maersk
Macy's
Lufthansa
Lowes
Lockheed Martin
Lloyds Bank
Linde
Lidl
Levis
Leica
Lego
Legal and General
Land o Lakes
Loreal
Kroger
Krispy Kreme
KraftHeinz
Kohls
KKR
KitchenAid
Kappa
King
KFC
KeyBank
Kelloggs
Keller Williams
Kawasaki
Just Eat
JP Morgan Chase
Jordan
Johnson and Johnson
John Lewis
Jersey Mikes
Jaguar
ITV
Instagram
ING
In N Out
IKEA
IHG
Hulu
HSBC
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Home Depot
Hinge
Hershey
Hermes
Hellman
Harley Davidson
HEB
HBO
Hawaiian Airlines
Hasbro
Harrods
Harper Collins
Hardees
Halifax
Haagen Dazs
H&M
Groupon
Grant Thornton

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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 1

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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 1

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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 1

Speakers

Sarah Tijou

Sarah is a creative, people-first leader who’s spent her career using the power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and drive change. As Senior Vice President at Panelle, she helps global brands team up with standout leaders - especially women rewriting the rules - to build smarter, more inclusive futures. Her work is all about unlocking fresh perspectives and helping the next generation rise. Before this, Sarah made her mark in media - leading content and news teams at BBC Radio 1, BBC World Service, Global Radio, and ITN. Whether behind the mic or behind the scenes, she focused on telling stories that mattered, sparking conversation, and making people think. That same passion for meaningful storytelling still drives her today. With a unique blend of editorial instinct and strategic vision, Sarah continues to champion bold ideas and the people behind them, always with an eye on what’s next!

Sarah Tijou

Senior Vice President

Panelle

Moderator

Eleonora Guagnino

Eleonora Guagnino is the Head of Customer Experience and Growth at RemoFirst, where she leads a globally distributed team. With over 20 years of international experience in SaaS and tech-driven environments, she has built and scaled high-performing teams across both large enterprises and high-growth startups. A strong advocate for inclusive, remote-first cultures, Eleonora is committed to creating empowering environments where diverse global teams can thrive. She is also a dedicated mentor and coach for women in tech and customer success, passionate about supporting the next generation of female leaders as they navigate the unique challenges of distributed work.

Eleonora Guagnino

Head of Customer Experience and Growth

RemoFirst

Partner

Riya Sood

Riya is a human Resources executive with a proven track record of driving business outcomes across Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries, including Technology, Services, Consulting, Energy, and Financial Services. Experienced in leading high-impact HR initiatives within complex, global, matrixed organizations

Riya Sood

Chief Human Resources Officer

OpSec Security

Speaker

Kelly Wells

Kelly is a forward-thinking senior leader who produces results and drives value in human resources, change management, strategy & planning, and operations by developing clear, strategy-aligned goals, effectively communicating at all levels and driving sustainable change.

Kelly Wells

Chief Human Resources Officer

Upstate Niagara Cooperative

Speaker

Corina Carbone-Stephens

Corina is the Chief People Officer (CPO) at VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a fast-growing environmental services company with over 1,400 employees across the US and Mexico.She has been leading the strategic direction and execution of all human resources functions since September 2022.

Corina Carbone-Stephens

Chief People Officer

VLS Environmental Solutions

Speaker

Michelle DesChenes

Michelle DesChenes is a partner at Caldwell, specializing in recruiting C-suite and senior level professionals for private equity, publicly held companies, as well as global organizations across multiple industries.

Michelle DesChenes

Partner, Chief People Officer

Caldwell Partners

Speaker

Roseanne Donohue

As a Chief People Officer with 25+ years of global experience in people strategy, Roseanne specializes in human resources, talent acquisition, and talent development. Her expertise lies in crafting and implementing talent strategies that attract, nurture, retain, and reward top talent across high-tech, cyber security, financial services, and brokerage sectors.

Roseanne Donohue

Chief People Officer

Critical Start

Speaker

Viridiana López Rodríguez

Seasoned HR professional with over 15 years of experience in human resource management, including 11 years as Head of HR. Proven expertise in strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, organizational development, ESG strategies, operations management, and internal and external communications. Successfully led initiatives resulting in the company receiving a Top Employer certification.

Viridiana López Rodríguez

Chief People Officer

EDUCA EDTECH Group

Speaker

Silke Hennessy

Silke is a seasoned C-Level HR Executive and Certified Business Coach with a strong legal background. As CHRO at AnalytiChem Holding, she drives transformational HR and cultural initiatives, leading people and legal strategies through complex change. Passionate about leadership development and change management, she fosters empowered, purpose-driven teams aligned with business goals.

Silke Hennessy

Chief Human Resources Officer

AnalytiChem Holding

Speaker

Nadia Krivickova

Naidia is a global HR executive with 20+ years leading high-impact people strategies across complex, matrixed professional services organizations. She has a unique blend of finance (CPA, CFE) and people expertise (SHRM, SPHR), driving EBITDA growth through strategic workforce planning, performance management, global mobility, and mergers and acquisitions.

Nadia Krivickova

Chief People Officer

Forensic Risk Alliance

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Overview:

In today’s global economy, distributed teams aren’t just a necessity, they’re reshaping how organizations lead, connect, and grow. Women leaders are uniquely positioned to thrive in this landscape.  

With a leadership style often rooted in empathy, adaptability, and collaboration, they bring critical strengths to building resilient, high-performing distributed teams. From navigating inequities to redefining visibility in remote-first environments, women are not only managing global teams, they’re reshaping what leadership looks like.

Leading from a distance requires more than strategy. It demands intention, equity, and a vision for the future. Join us for a candid, collaborative conversation on how women can lead the way. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to lead truly connected, high-performing teams across time zones, cultures, and structural barriers.

Topics of Discussion:

1. What challenges have you faced as a woman leading remotely?

2. What strengths do women bring to building trust and cohesion in distributed teams?

3. How can remote-first companies create equitable growth for women globally?

4. What tools or practices best support collaboration across time zones and cultures?

5. How do you maintain transparency, feedback, and mentorship in a global team?

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