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Therese Gearhart, president and CEO of the Women s Foodservice Forum, speaks with Nation s Restaurant News about the upcoming conference and the state of women in the restaurant industry.
Women’s Foodservice Forum president and CEO Therese Gearhart on how women leaders have been adversely affected by the pandemic Gearhart also touches on the challenges of creating a hybrid virtual-in-person event for the WFF leadership conference in March
In the age of COVID-19, the annual Women’s Foodservice Forum leadership conference is adapting to pandemic-era restrictions with a hybrid in-person and virtual event from March 21-24 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas. WFF president and CEO Therese Gearhart discussed with NRN how this turn of events presents its own difficulties and opportunities like expanding participation to women around the world who would not otherwise be able to attend and also reflects the challenges wom
Women s Foodservice Forum Announces New Board Members To Advance Gender Equity And Create New Paths For Women To Succeed
Four senior executives join Board to accelerate the advancement of women
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DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Women s Foodservice Forum (WFF) has elected four senior leaders to its 2021 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee members. The robust board of industry executives, and the global brands they represent, are steadfastly committed to increasing opportunities for women and cultivating gender-diverse leadership.
Kathleen Ciaramello, WFF Chair and Chief Customer Officer, The Coca-Cola Company
Executive Editor Catherine Fox is the VP of brand and product marketing for Land O Lakes s Dairy Foods Foodservice and Retail businesses.
Top executives from Coca-Cola Co., Land O Lakes and other consumer goods companies are among the newest members of the Women s Foodservice Forum (WFF) board.
The WFF announced it has elected four senior leaders to its 2021 Board of Directors and named new positions for its Executive Committee members. At this critical time for our industry, the need to adapt to current realities and build new capabilities is evident, said WFF President and CEO Therese Gearhart. With bold steps and adoption of best practices, we can help partner companies retain and grow their female talent to drive gender equity, as well as help with the distinct challenges women face during the COVID-19 crisis.