WFA Summit: Experts Discuss Strategies for Achieving Truly Inclusive Leadership

Expana's VP of Communications and Events, Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, hosted a conversation with an esteemed panel of leaders from the food and agriculture industry, which included Elzandi Oosthuizen, Senior VP and Head of Bayer’s Enterprise Corn Product Team; Orla McAleer, Chief Culture Officer at Alltech; Husein Kitabwalla, CEO of North America Service Operations and Food Transformation at Sodexo; and Kalica Moura, Senior Director of Produce Sourcing at Walmart.

The discussion centered on ensuring incisive leadership by implementing strategies such as diverse hiring practices, creating a pipeline of female leaders, and supporting women in the workplace through effective mentorship. 

“Inclusive leadership requires empathy. It’s about understanding that everyone’s experience is different...

WFA Summit: Google's Linda Femling on How to Be an Effective Leader in Food and Ag

Global leaders in the food and agriculture sectors are challenged with feeding a growing world population while advancing gender diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations. 

WFA, an initiative by Expana, has been championing gender equality and diversity within the agrifood industry for over four years. WFA provides agribusinesses with programs, content, and resources designed to foster innovation and creativity to solve the big challenges in the food and ag space. 

The highly anticipated Women in Food and Agriculture (WFA) Americas Summit, held in Chicago on October 7, 2024, provides a platform for CEOs, aspiring leaders, and industry professionals to convene and discuss some of the most pressing issues confronting the industry today.

The event features a dynamic lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, offering participants actionable insights and solutions to address key challenges and further their careers through prime networking opportunities.