Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & InclusionPodcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specializing in creating responsible, resilient and inclusive supply chains.

In this episode of the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion podcast, I speak with Fanny Ganti, the founder of Transformative Procurement Change® and an active volunteer with The Sustainable Procurement Pledge.

Fanny shares invaluable insights on nurturing more sustainable and inclusive procurement practices.

Reflecting on her journey from SPP ambassador in 2022 to actively volunteering with the Supplier Diversity Chapter since February 2024, Fanny explores how responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, and social procurement are more than ethicalobligations, they are powerful levers for transforming global supply chains.

Fanny discusses her direct involvement in organizing impactful initiatives, sharing best practices, and building a supportive community among professionals committed to positive change. Listeners will discover both the practical challenges and inspiring progress of embedding sustainability and diversity in procurement - demonstrating how teamwork and day-to-day contributions can ignite real impact. 

Sign the SPP Pledge : https://sustainableprocurementpledgeggmbh.my.salesforce-sites.com/register/

SPP Champion Programme : https://spp.earth/community/#champion

SPP Chapters : https://spp.earth/community/#chapters

Buy social EuropeB2B : https://buysocialeuropeb2b.eu/en

Transformative ProcurementChange : https://www.transformativeprocurement.com/en “

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & InclusionPodcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specializing in helping companies create responsible and inclusive supply chains.

In this episode of the Supplier Diversity and Inclusion podcast, I speak with Edina da Silva, founder and CEO of NeuroSpecial. ⁠https://www.neurospecial.co.uk/⁠

Edina shares her journey in establishing her business, the challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals in the workplace, and the importance of creating inclusive environments. Hear Edina speaking about her personal experiences with autism and ADHD, emphasizing the need for awareness and understanding in corporate culture. The conversation also touches on generational perspectives on neurodiversity, the role of supplier diversity and inclusion, and practical steps companies can take to foster inclusion.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specialized in responsible and inclusive supply chains, located in Zurich, Switzerland.

My guest in this episode is Lukas Hotz. Lukas is a co-founder ofPurpose Switzerland - ⁠https://purpose-schweiz.org/⁠ - and has been active in the fields of innovation and future proof organizations for over a decade. As a passionate entrepreneur, he advocates for making business more purpose-driven, especially from a structural point of view. He is an expert in the concept of"Steward-Ownership," which prioritizes long-term purpose over short-term profit, and actively promotes this approach in Switzerland.

With his entrepreneurial background and experience in launching several companies, Lukas is able to bridge the highlevel concept of Steward-Ownership with the actual needs of entrepreneurs in reality. 

Key highlights:

• What does it mean to be a steward-owned company
• Practical steps to transition your company into steward ownership and why this model is gaining momentum globally
• How governments can support steward ownership
• How it connects to more inclusive supply chains and resilient economies

Curious to learn more or ready to explore steward-ownership for your own business? Listen to the episode now and discoverhow steward-ownership can help your company drive positive impact and sustainable growth!

Sommerfest: https://purpose-schweiz.org/events/purpose-sommerfest

Webinar: https://purpose-schweiz.org/webinar

Book: Humankind - Rutger Bregman

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specializing in enabling companies to create responsible and inclusive supply chains, located in Zurich, Switzerland.

My guest in this episode is Ken Janssens, Co-Founder of Windõ. Windō is revolutionizing how young talent connects with purpose-driven employers, focusing on data-driven insights in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Sustainability. Windõ provides data from over 100 Fortune 500 companies. https://my.csrwindo.com/

Key Takeaways;

• Gen Z Prioritizes Purpose: Young talent increasingly values companies that prioritize CSR including DEI and sustainability. Transparency in these efforts is crucial for attracting and retaining Gen Z talent.

• Data-Driven Insights: Windō provides bite-sized, accessible information to help Gen Z navigate the job market. Companies can benchmark their CSR efforts against competitors.

• Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Matters: A holistic approach to corporate responsibility includes an inclusive supply chain which fosters innovation, resilience, and social impact.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & InclusionPodcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specializing in helping companies create responsible and inclusive supply chains.

This episode's guest is Meg Stowe, Senior Director Procurement, Transportation, Sustainability, & Safety at Neovia Logistics.

Hear from Meg how they are starting their ESG and responsible sourcing  inclusive, social & responsible sourcing journey at Neovia Logistics. Their focus on aligning sourcing practices with company values and sustainability goals. Meg also shares how she is bringing the company on board, engage leadership and cross-functional teams to create a unified vision.

Meg's extensive experience in procurement and sustainability at companies like Intel make her insights invaluable for anyone looking to start with ESG inclusive, social & responsible sourcing practices.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in sustainable procurement! 🌿

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

My name is Andrea Fimian and I'm the CEO & founder of fips consulting. A supply chain consulting firm specializing in helping companies create responsible and inclusive supply chains, located in Zurich, Switzerland.

My guest in this episode is Wolfgang Kowatsch, Founder & CEO of myAbility.

Wolfgang is talking about myAbility, the impact they achieve and plans going forward in 2025 and beyond.

Key Highlights:

• Impact in DACH: With approximately 15% of the population in DACH living with a disability, myAbility aims to reach 1 million people to raise awareness and promote disability inclusion.
• Inclusive Workplaces & Supply Chains: Wolfgang talks about myAbility's plans to foster more inclusive workplaces and extending their efforts into the supply chain to ensure equal opportunities for all.
• Engagement: How can you engage with myAbility as company or as individual  

Important Resources:

• UN Definition of Disability: myAbility aligns with the UN's definition. You can find more information on this definition - under section 1 Definitions - here: https://www.un.org/disabilities/documents/convention/convention_accessible_pdf.pdf
• The Valuable 500 https://www.thevaluable500.com/
• ILO https://www.ilo.org/
• Disability:IN https://disabilityin.org/
• MyAbility https://www.myability.org/en/

Not to miss: Gobal Disability Summit, April 1-2- in Berlin https://www.globaldisabilitysummit.org/

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In the latest episode of the fips consulting podcast, I'm delighted to speak with **Gabriella Skala**, an inspiring business leader who is passionate about the power of networking and women in business. 

Gabriella shares her impressive career journey and discusses her active roles in the **VdU (Verband deutscher Unternehmerinnen) - https://vdu.de/** and the **WEConnect WBE Advisory Council - https://weconnectinternational.org/**. She emphasizes the importance of networking for professional success and encourages women to speak up and support each other.

**Highlights of the episode:

- Gabriella's experiences and challenges along her career path.

- The importance of networking for personal and professional development.

- Insights into the initiatives of the VdU and WEConnect International to promote collaboration and partnership

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In this episode, I'm excited to chat with Abeer AbuGhaith, the heart and soul behind MENA Alliances and Jobs for Palestine. Abeer’s work is all about creating real job opportunities and bringing hope to underserved communities. She shares the journey of overcoming obstacles to connect talented people from the Middle East and North Africa with global companies, and what’s next on her inspiring path.

If you want to know more about MENA Alliances check out:  https://menaalliances.com

Jobs for Palestine: https://menaalliances.com/jobsforpalestine/

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this episode, I speak to Bonnie Finger, Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Manager at Bayer

Bonnie is sharing insights into Bayer's Supplier I&D expansion into Europe, how she got everyone on board and why communicating about Supplier I&D is important.

Find below the link to the Bayer Supplier Registration page:

https://bayer.suppliergateway.com/Index.aspx.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this episode, I speak to Lushentha Naidoo, Managing

Director of ESDP & Paloma Valles Marin, ESDP Senior Program Manager. ESDP stands for European Supplier Diversity Programme; https://esdp-org.eu/

Hear from Paloma how it all started with ESDP and from Lushentha how ESDP is expanding in Europe.

Find below the link to the Minority Business Matter OPEN Report: https://www.opennetwork.net/minority-businesses-matter-europe/

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting

In this episode, I'm talking to Maggie Berry, Director at The Heart of the City in London; https://theheartofthecity.com/

Hear from Maggie what Heart of the City does, how they support small businesses in the UK and how they are connected to Supplier Diversity & Inclusion.

Get connected with them through any of the channels below:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/theheartofthecity/
https://twitter.com/HOTC_UK
https://www.instagram.com/heartofthecity__uk/

If you want to know more about Supplier Diversity and Inclusion, The Heart of the City and/or Minority Business Matter or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

Minority Business Matter: https://minoritybusinessmatters.com/

⁠⁠https://theheartofthecity.com/⁠⁠

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting

In this episode, I speak to Michael Robinson, an expert in Supplier Diversity & Inclusion and former Global Supplier Diversity Program Director at IBM.

Hear from Michael how he got into Supplier Diversity & Inclusion, his advice if you're interested in getting into Supplier Diversity & Inclusion and what corporates have to consider when starting their Supplier Diversity & Inclusion efforts.

If you want to know more about Supplier Diversity and Inclusion and/or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this episode, I speak to Pinky Ghadiali, CEO / Founder of Netwomen UK.

Pinky shares her story as women minority business owner, how her network perceives supplier diversity, and the challenges she faces not only as an entrepreneur, but as a person of color in general.

If you want to know more about Netwomen or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this episode, I'm speaking to Charlie Wigglesworth, CO founder of TELOS and Deputy CEO of Social Enterprise UK.

Charlie talks about Social Enterprise UK, their expansion in Europe and why being in Procurement has long been underestimated.

Social Enterprise UK: https://www.socialenterprise.org.uk/

TELOS: https://www.telosglobal.org/

15th Feb webinar with Sustainable Procurement Pledge; "Bridging Worlds: Social Enterprises as Catalysts for Social Value AND Supplier Diversity"

Registration Link; https://www.linkedin.com/events/socialenterprisesascatalystsfor7159165637695561728/about/

European Ecosystem for Social Enterprises: https://euclidnetwork.eu/

If you want to know more about TELOS or Social Enterprise UK or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this episode, I'm speaking to Philip DeVliegher, Vice President, Supplier Diversity at DISABILITY:IN.

Hear from Philiip how DISABILITY:IN is supporting companies with not only making companies more diverse with inclusion of people with disabilities. But also how DISABILITY:IN brings together corporates and companies which are led by people with disabilities.

United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Definitions in Article 1: https://www.un.org/disabilities/documents/convention/convention_accessible_pdf.pdf

DISABILITY:IN CEO's Letter: https://disabilityin.org/ceos-are-in/

If you want to know more about DISABILITY:IN and/or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting

In this episode, I'm talking to Jason Roberts, Founder and Chief Exec of KALEIDA.

Find more information about KALEIDA: https://www.kaleida.co/

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting

In this episode, I'm talking to Scott Johnson, Founder of Veteran Owned UK.

Find more information about Veteran Owned UK: https://veteran-owned.uk/

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting.

In this episode, I'm speaking to Nish Wickramasinghe, Founder and Director at Curious Agency which you can find at https://www.curiousagency.co.uk/, located in the UK.

Nish is talking about how the history behind Curious Agency and how Supplier Diversity & Inclusion organizations opened doors for him to global corporates.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast by fips consulting

In this mini podcast series, Andrea Fimian, CEO & founder of fips consulting, speaks with international guests who share their experiences on Supplier Diversity and Inclusion. In this episode, Andrea speaks to Suesal Arieli, Founder and CEO of Arieli & Company.

Arieli & Company measures invisible capabilities that have a big impact on business growth.

Challenges Arieli & Company can help with, include:

• Build new executive leadership capabilities
• Help with succession planning and pipeline development

Arieli & Company works with many fortune 500 clients.

https://www.arieliandcompany.com/

If you want to know more about Arieli & Company and/or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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Welcome to the Supplier Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Series by fips consulting

In this podcast series, I speak with international guests who share their experiences on Supplier Diversity and Inclusion. Today, I'm talking to Giuseppe Mora, Global Supplier Diversity Manager and Director of Purchasing America at Barilla Group.

Sign up as supplier here: https://www.barilla.com/en-us/sdip/get-started

If you want to know more about Barilla and it's Supplier Diversity and Inclusion strategy and/or if you want to make your supply chain more inclusive; Reach out via https://fipsconsulting.com/ or fips consulting on linkedin.

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