Description
Session Details: There is a great deal of discussion around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and the business benefits it delivers—from increased employee engagement to above-average profitability. And new research underscores the opportunity within the nutraceutical industry to increase representation in the C-suite and beyond. However, creating a truly inclusive space that fosters belonging is the step to going past ticking a box and into developing companies and an industry that reflect our values and deliver on consumer health. Join this panel discussion to hear how four experts are championing inclusion and realizing the benefits—and share your own experiences on what inclusion looks like in business and beyond.
Speakers:
NBJ Summit Co-Chair: Thomas Aarts, Co-Founder & Principal, Nutrition Capital Network, Co-Founder, NBJ
Moderator: Heather Granato, Vice President, Partnerships & Sustainability, Informa
Speakers: Sandra Lee, CEO, NJ Labs
Doug Reader, CEO Arizona Nutritional Supplements
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, President, CEO & Co-Founder, KidStar Nutrients
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM PT Setting the Stage
Thomas Aarts, Co-Founder & Principal, Nutrition Capital Network, Co-Founder, NBJ
10:05 AM – 10:20 AM PT Opening Remarks
Moderator: Heather Granato, Vice President, Partnerships & Sustainability, Informa
The NBJ Summit is known for presenting thought-provoking topics as well as some of the best data around to inform business decisions. As we kick-off this session on DEI, we’ll share recent findings around the state of gender representation in leadership including successes and challenges; issues around intersectionality and their impact on companies; and investment and financial data that supports the business case for investing in and focusing on building a more diverse and inclusive culture.
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM PT Moderated Discussion with the Experts
Moderator: Heather Granato, Vice President, Partnerships & Sustainability, Informa
Speakers: Sandra Lee, CEO, NJ Labs
Doug Reader, CEO Arizona Nutritional Supplements
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, President, CEO & Co-Founder, KidStar Nutrients
Understanding the data will only go so far; we are all individuals and have experiences and insights that inform our business journeys. These industry leaders share their insights on the types of challenges they’ve experienced and overcome; they bring different points of view and an openness to engagement that embodies the spirit of what the NBJ Summit is about—a community willing to address the tough issues and seek ways to strengthen the nutraceutical industry.
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM PT Audience Discussion and Q&A
Audience engagement is encouraged! Please use the chat feature in Swapcard. What has made you feel included? Where do you not feel included? Any advice to the group on creating inclusivity? Please use this time to share your thoughts, experiences, and feedback. Either specific to the industry, or NBJ Summit. What can we do to make this a more inclusive event?
11:25 AM – 11:30 AM PT Closing Remarks and Thanks
NBJ Summit Co-Chiar: Thomas Aarts, Co-Founder & Principal, Nutrition Capital Network, Co-Founder, NBJ