Veronika Pountcheva, Global Director Corporate Responsibility, Senior Vice President, METRO AG, is taking on the role of Chair of LEAD Network Advisory Board. Veronika takes over from Helayne Angelus, Co-Founder of the LEAD Network, who says, “Veronika embodies all that LEAD Network stands for - passion for Diversity & Inclusion, courage, retail expertise, global experience, and a history of supporting other women in the Industry. Veronika has been an integral champion of the LEAD success story. Her commitment to our Mission and Values has been extraordinary. “
Veronika takes on this new role as a driver of change. She says, “2020 is a very unusual year and massive year for the equality cause. We don´t have an equal world at the moment, and I am both excited and honored to take my new role as chairperson of the LEAD Advisory Board. We have achieved a lot in our short history, and we are ambitious to continue building the case for women representation at the table of power in our businesses. I see the driving will for change from companies and members. I´ll do my best – together with the wonderful team of LEAD, our Advisory Board, and our volunteers - to further support our industry transformation into a more inclusive and diverse place. It´s so exciting to see our members achieving more and growing through the power of LEAD Network!”