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Milan, Italy – October 8-9

We’re All In

Ready to collaborate to build an equitable future at the LEAD Network Conference 2025

Three quarters of buying decisions are made by women, yet only a third of European consumer leaders are female. Change is needed if we are to build the future consumers want and need.

That’s why we are members of the active and influential LEAD Network, working together to shape a thriving retail and consumer industry.

“I look forward to working alongside you all to move the industry forward, uplifting women and making real measurable progress in achieving gender parity.”

Wil Schoenmakers, Senior Partner & Global Head of Retail and Consumer Goods Newton

If you are attending the LEAD Network Conference 2025 in Milan, get in touch to share ideas and troubleshoot challenges.

Wil Schoenmakers

Senior Partner & Global Head of Retail and Consumer Goods

Wil Schoenmakers

Senior Partner & Global Head of Retail and Consumer Goods

Wil has a 30-year track record of delivering growth through innovation and operational excellence within consumer businesses, working with the likes of P&G, Unilever and Diageo among many others.

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Dion Roberts

Partner

Dion Roberts

Partner

Dion is a Partner in Newton’s Consumer team and leads our Commercial Excellence practice, the acceleration of our digital capability and the establishment of our digital partnerships. He has significant experience of building diverse and inclusive teams where female and male colleagues have equal opportunities to thrive.

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Helen Burnett

Director

Helen Burnett

Director

Helen is a Director in our Retail and Consumer team and specialises in delivering transformational change both across head office and in store. She has a passion for understanding people and their environment in order to drive long lasting operational and cultural change.

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Jazz Swift

Director

Jazz Swift

Director

Jazz’s expertise spans end-to-end retail transformation, having led programmes across UK Grocery and Fashion retailers. Jazz is passionate about DEI, co-founder of Newton’s LGBTQ+ network and co-lead of Women in Food; a network focused on empowering and uplifting women across the food & drink industry.

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Olivia Weatherhead

Business Manager

Olivia Weatherhead

Business Manager

Olivia is a Business Manager in Newton’s Retail team, where she leads teams delivering large-scale change across major retailers. She specialises in commercial transformation and is passionate about driving lasting impact through operational and strategic change.

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Jae Bennett

Senior People Business Partner

Jae Bennett

Senior People Business Partner

Jae is an accomplished HR professional with over 10 years of experience across a range of sectors. She currently leads the people strategy in Newton’s Consumer cluster as well as key culture and engagement initiatives. She is truly passionate about working with teams to get the best out of them and fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

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Julia Cypcar

Principal Consultant and Chair of Newton’s Wom-N Network

Julia Cypcar

Principal Consultant and Chair of Newton’s Wom-N Network

Julia is a Principal Consultant at Newton and leads Newton’s women’s network (Wom-N). She is passionate about creating an environment where women can thrive in consulting, and alongside her client work, she drives initiatives to support, connect and champion women across the business.

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Olivia Mitchell

Marketing Manager – Consumer

Olivia Mitchell

Marketing Manager – Consumer

Olivia has a wealth of marketing experience across a range of sectors. She leads strategic partnerships, including her role as Partner Ambassador for the LEAD Network, and co-leads Newton’s Women in Food initiative. Olivia is passionate about fostering inclusive leadership and championing diversity of thought within organisations.

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“Our power lies in the diverse collection of approaches, thinking and skills we bring to each programme of work. The conference is a chance for us to reflect on how we build a diverse workplace and take action to keep improving.”

Jazz Swift, Director – Consumer Newton
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