14. Misel Ahom, VP DE&I at Beiersdorf and Angela Thomas, Lead DE&I at Deininger - Leadership Edition

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Misel Ahom, HRVP DE&I & Talent Acquisition at Beiersdorf and Angela Thomas, Partner Consumer & Retail and Lead DE&I at Deininger India & Middle East

DE&I in international comparison: Inclusion or illusion?

How diverse and inclusive are companies? How well does Germany perform internationally? Why is it important to create an inclusive culture to attract and retain the best talent? Podcast hosts Harald R. Fortmann and Joy Edwin Thanarajah discuss strategies for more diversity and inclusion with Misel Ahom, HR Vice President DE&I & Talent Acquisition at Beiersdorf and Angela Thomas, Partner Consumer & Retail and Lead DE&I at Deininger India & Middle East. Both share their personal motivations and years of experience to highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in today's society.

An overview of the contents of this episode:

• Diversity in the workplace is crucial for innovation and creativity
• The economic benefits of diversity are measurable
• Diversity and inclusion is a business imperative
• DE&I implementation requires a lot of commitment
• Open dialog about D&I is necessary to drive change
• Recognizing bias is crucial for decision making
• Diversity enables access to a larger talent pool
• Inclusive language promotes understanding and acceptance
• Cultural change is crucial for greater inclusion
• External experts can help develop the right strategy
• Diversity is an ongoing journey, not a one-off goal

Related Links:

• Misel Ahom on Linkedin
• Beiersdorf Website
• Angela Thomas on Linkedin
• Harald R. Fortmann on Linkedin
• Joy Edwin Thanarajah on Linkedin
• Deininger Website

About Suits & Sneakers

Suits & Sneakers is a podcast for decision-makers. In the leadership edition, Deininger CEO Joy Edwin Thanarajah and managing partner Harald R. Fortmann talk to leading personalities about topics such as new working environments, digitalization, the transformation of leadership and their long-standing experience in building and managing companies.

About Deininger

Deininger, headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, is one of the leading executive search consultancies in Germany and operates with a global network of partners. Since its foundation in 1981, Deininger has specialized in identifying and recruiting top executives for companies in a wide range of industries. With business and industry expertise, Deininger supports clients in filling key positions in a dynamic market environment and a changing business world. With many years of experience and a focus on quality and sustainability in cooperation, Deininger has established itself as a trusted partner for national and international companies, from start-ups to larger medium-sized companies and corporations. Deininger - Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, China, Dubai, Great Britain, India, Poland and USA.

About this podcast production

• The intro voice-over of the podcast was recorded by Chérine De Bruin.
• The Deininger podcast “Suits & Sneakers” is a TON.EINS production.