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Forces of the Future: Women Transforming Workplaces

May 13, 2025

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Forces of the Future: Women Transforming Workplaces

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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10:30-12:00

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All Industries

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North America

Speakers

Sarah Tijou

Sarah's extensive journalism experience spans across BBC Radio 1, BBC World Service, Global Radio, and ITN, leading output as a senior newsreader and producer. Her passion for uncovering and reporting the inclusive human element behind every story fuels her mission to provide invaluable insights and intelligence that drive positive, diverse change for both organizations and individuals. As Vice President of Communications at Spotlight, she continues to harness her storytelling prowess to guide international business leaders through transformative journeys, bringing a forward-thinking, global perspective to all endeavours. Beyond her career in the broadcast industry, Sarah's diverse experience as a police call handler, a bar manager, and a ski instructor, underscore her boundless curiosity and love for learning! Whether her summit is a snowy mountain peak or a global business conference, she'll certainly be there!

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Sarah Tijou

Vice President of Communications

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Moderator

Paula Bowie

Paula is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Corporate Treasury and Financial Services Technology & Operations across Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region. She served in UK-based Corporate Treasurer roles in her early career, collaborating with teams in Germany (Mercedes-Benz), France (Télemécanique), and Switzerland (Leica). Paula was headhunted to establish a Technology business management function within a Credit Suisse software subsidiary that was ultimately sold to EDS. She subsequently held senior roles in Finance & Business Management at JPMorgan Chase, EY, KPMG, Citi, and BMO, working in the major financial hubs of London, New York, and Hong Kong. She enjoys developing new functions and leading transformative initiatives, leveraging her background in Capital Markets, Securities Services, and Treasury payments to drive results.

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Paula Bowie

Solutions Principal, Business Transformation Advisory

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Overview:

As we enter the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, organizations are being reshaped by rapid advancements in AI, automation, and analytics. This shift is not just technological, it’s structural, cultural, and strategic. Navigating it requires bold, forward-thinking leadership.

Enter female executives: at the forefront of reimagining workforce design, blending data-driven decision-making with inclusive leadership to build agile, high-performing teams. From predictive analytics to AI-powered talent strategies, these leaders are transforming the way we attract, develop, and retain talent; today and for the future.

Join us as we explore how women in leadership are driving the next evolution of Strategic Workforce optimization. Discover how they're aligning talent architecture with business goals, building resilience through design thinking, and creating workplaces that thrive through collaboration, innovation, and diversity.

Topics of Discussion:

1. What challenges are you facing in strategic workforce optimization and how can you prepare for what’s ahead?

2. How is AI reshaping hiring, forecasting, and team structures? What should leaders focus on now?

3. How can data and analytics help you make smarter, faster workforce decisions?

4. What’s the key to building strong collaboration across teams like finance, sales, and operations, especially in global organizations?

5. How do you build a culture of learning, agility, and inclusion to keep your workforce ready for the future?

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