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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day Reception will bring together present and future leaders, celebration of women entrepreneurs in MSDUK network. Opportunity to network!

5 March 2024
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Corporate MembersCertified EMBsFreelancersPartners
International Women’s Day

About This Event

Event Overview

MSDUK in partnership with Salesforce are hosting International Women’s Day Reception at the Salesforce office in London. This event will be inspiring to hear ladies with inspiring journeys which some of us can resonate with. It will be a evening of networking where you will be connecting with like minded individuals, building valuable relationships and celebrating women's achievements.

International Women’s Day Reception will bring together present and future leaders, celebration of women entrepreneurs in MSDUK network. Opportunity to network!

Event Details

Date

5 March 2024

Time

5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Who It's For

Who Should Attend

  • Corporate Members
  • Certified EMBs
  • Freelancers
  • Partners

Programme

The Agenda

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17:30:00

Registration, Welcome Drinks, Networking

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18:00:00

Welcome - MSDUK

Reshma Sheikh

Reshma Sheikh

Managing Director · MSDUK

Reshma is MSDUK’s Managing Director, and she is at the forefront of steering MSDUK towards a future marked by diversity and innovation. Reshma brings to MSDUK the experience of leading diverse commercial businesses with a global client perspective, coupled with a detailed understanding of procurement processes and practices. Throughout her professional journey, she has navigated roles in corporate, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the non-profit sector. Demonstrating a consistent ability to achieve challenging objectives, whether leading senior leadership teams, implementing business strategies, or driving business growth. Beyond her professional role, she cherishes a spiritual connection, embracing a wellness-centered lifestyle, all while joyfully raising two children.

18:07:00

Welcome - Salesforce

Davide Tuzzo

Davide Tuzzo

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner for EMEA and LATAM · Salesforce

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner for EMEA and LATAM. Italian, I came to the UK 11 years ago to learn the language and picked up a career and a family in the meantime. I am passionate about sourcing and its possible impact in Corporate Responsibility.

18:14:00

Keynote - Salesforce

Madison H Gunter, III MBA

Madison H Gunter, III MBA

Vice President of Procurement Programs · Salesforce

Madison Gunter III has 20 plus years of experience leading global teams in the areas of supplier risk and compliance, supplier sustainability, supplier diversity, workforce diversity, offsets & countertrade, technical marketing engineering and channel business development. Three years ago Madison was asked to lead Salesforce’s Supplier Diversity, Supplier Sustainability, Supplier Community Impact, and the Racial Equality & Justice-Procurement Task Force programs. Since then his role has expanded to Global Supplier Risk and Compliance. Madison was also a small business owner, Gunter Group Inc., which has had a huge amount of success working with small, medium, and enterprise size businesses. Madison received his Masters of Business Administration from University of Santa Clara (Leavey School of Business), a Bachelor of Arts from California State University Chico, and is certified as a Telecommunications Engineer from University California, Berkeley.

18:20:00

Panel Session - Inspiring Journey's

In this panel session, our panelists will share their personal and professional journeys, reflecting on the challenges they faced, the pivotal moments that shaped their paths, and the lessons they learned along the way. From entrepreneurship to leadership, from adversity to triumph, their stories will inspire and motivate us to embrace our own journeys with courage and resilience. Moderator - TBC Dr. Dupe Burgess (Bloomful) Ishreen Bradley (Belonging Pioneers) Preneeta Pallath (Salesforce) Thanh Catachanas (JC Decaux)

19:00:00

Spotlight Session

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19:25:00

Closing Remarks - MSDUK

Reshma Sheikh

Managing Director · MSDUK

19:29:00

Closing Remarks - Salesforce

Davide Tuzzo

Davide Tuzzo

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner for EMEA and LATAM · Salesforce

Senior Strategic Sourcing Partner for EMEA and LATAM. Italian, I came to the UK 11 years ago to learn the language and picked up a career and a family in the meantime. I am passionate about sourcing and its possible impact in Corporate Responsibility.

19:35:00

Networkings, Snacks, and Drinks

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Huge 'Thank You' to our partners Salesforce championing and supporting us.

Salesforce

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