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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
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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 2

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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 2

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Across Borders, Beyond Barriers: Women Leading Distributed Teams - Pt 2

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

Olena Bondareva

Olena is a Global HR Leader with 15+ years of experience driving growth and transformation across international companies. As Global HR Director at airSlate, she leads HR strategy across six countries, growing the team from 800 to 1,200+ while building scalable processes and fostering a strong culture. Previously, she led Ubisoft Ukraine’s expansion from 90 to 1,200 employees, supporting rapid growth and global success through strategic talent and organizational development.

Olena Bondareva

Global HR Director

Airslate

Speaker

Saloni Sachdev

Saloni is a senior HR and business operations executive with over 20 years of experience leading people strategy across global technology and services organizations. She has guided companies through growth, M&A, and digital transformation while building cultures where employees feel valued and empowered. Formerly SVP of People, Culture & Learning at Acqueon and Global VP of HR at Riversand, Saloni has also held multiple senior HR leadership roles at Wipro. A topper in MBA (HR), she blends academic depth with practical leadership, focusing on AI-enabled, human-centered workplaces that are inclusive, resilient, and future-ready. Beyond the corporate sphere, she serves as Chair of the Board for a nonprofit, advancing welfare and community impact across North America.

Saloni Sachdev

SVP People & Culture

Acqueon

Speaker

Shari Chernack

Chief People Officer at Isaacson, Miller and ICF-certified executive coach, Shari partners with CEOs and leadership teams at the intersection of people, strategy, and transformation. With experience spanning Fortune 100, PE- and VC-backed companies, she drives organizational design, culture, and talent strategies that unlock performance and sustainable growth.

Shari Chernack

Chief People Officer

Isaacson, Miller

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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

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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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