OUTSEAD: Authenticity at work and keys to reinventing networking

OUTSEAD and Woman in Business, invites you to an insightful panel discussion on the importance of lesbian visibility.

Join us for a conversation that delves into the significance of being an openly lesbian professional in today’s society.

Marion Verborg, Chief of staff and INSEAD Alumni board member will lead an engaging interview with Pippa Dale, Founder of LBTQWomen and Director of the London Stock Exchange, and Marion Bentata, Founder of Women of Interbank, and Chief Administrative Officer, Global Technology Services at State Street.

Together, they will explore what it means to be ‘out’ as a lesbian in both the workplace and broader society and how networking can be reinvented to best suit women. The discussion will cover Dale and Bentata's experiences during their careers, the benefits and challenges they encountered, and practical advices on being openly lesbian at work. Attendees will gain insights into navigating relationships with peers, colleagues, clients, and senior management while staying true to oneself.

This event will combine both theoretical perspectives and practical advice and will be followed by an open Q&A session and a social drink, providing attendees the opportunity to ask questions and participate in the conversation.

Do not miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be authentic in the workplace and how we can all contribute to a more inclusive environment!

Pippa Dale is an inspiering LGBT leader and founded LBTQWomen to encourage lesbian, bisexual, transwomen, queer and nonbinary people to embrace their identities, connect with each other and achieve their full potential. An international offering with digital engagement and an in person platform for the individual. And with its OUTCompanies directory it supports LBTQWomen owned businesses to connect with a wider and dedicated audience. LBTQWomen has hosted a 300 conference in New York, presented to Parliament in the UK, Seatle and more.

Pippa has a long career in Investment Banking, within the Debt Capital Markets and at present is working as director at the London Stock Exchange focussing on investor inclusion in the UK Bond Market and beyond.

Marion Bentata is an accomplished senior leader, public speaker and media contributor with over 15 years’ experience in the financial industry across multiple countries.

Marion sits on the Steering Committee of the State Street’s UK Pride Network, heads up the Diversity Committee of Interbank, the network of LGBTQ+ networks for financial services firms in the UK, and is the founder of Women of Interbank, the women’s group of Interbank.

As a role model, Marion regularly appears on panels with a view to be visible and raise awareness around the specific issues facing LGBTQIA+ women in the workplace and beyond. Marion also dedicates her time to championing LGBTQIA+ women, creating safe spaces and networking opportunities for this community.

The OUTSEAD Leadership Team

Should you face an impossibility to attend this workshop, please inform Giuliana ([email protected]) as early as possible. As we have limited places to this workshop, a “no show” means that some fellow alumni would not be accepted.

Host or Publisher INSEAD Alumni Association France