Recorded on October 21st '25 / 4:25 PM to 5:00 PM CEST

The Next Chapter: Reimagining DEI and Sustainability in the Global Workplace

Panel

How HR leaders are aligning inclusive leadership and sustainable impact with business transformation in 2025

As social expectations evolve and the pressure to deliver on both purpose and performance intensifies, the role of HR leaders in driving inclusion and sustainability has never been more strategic. In this forward-looking CHRO panel, top leaders from NN Group and Orange Group join a dynamic conversation on how DEI and sustainability are evolving in 2025 : not just as compliance mandates, but as core drivers of innovation, talent strategy, and global reputation.

Speakers

Dailah Nihot

Chief People, Communications, and Sustainability Officer

NN Group

Vincent Lecerf

Group CHRO

Orange

Uzair Qadeer

Chief People Officer

BBC

Dr. Charles-Henri Besseyre des Horts

Professor Emeritus

HEC Paris

Together, they will explore how to design inclusive systems at scale, embed ESG into culture and leadership, and create workplaces where equity, transparency, and environmental responsibility are more than values : they’re a competitive advantage.

Moderated by HEC Paris’ Charles-Henri Besseyre des Horts, this session will challenge assumptions, share practical strategies, and chart a new course for HR’s role in societal transformation.

Gain insight into how leading CHROs are evolving their DEI and sustainability strategies in 2025
Explore the intersection of inclusive leadership, ESG, and business transformation
Learn how to embed purpose-driven practices into the fabric of your organisation
Hear how global companies are balancing long-term impact with short-term business needs
Take away practical ideas for building trust, equity, and resilience in your workforce

Company Culture

Diversity

See the 2025 Agenda