Women in Leadership: Driving Impact at Sustainability LIVE

The global business landscape is facing pressure to balance profitability with environmental and social responsibility. 

On 21-22 April, Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit returns to Navy Pier in Chicago, providing a premier platform for leaders driving authentic progress. 

The Women in Leadership panel provides a discussion designed to highlight the professionals shaping the future of sustainability, procurement and supply chain management.

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Leading with purpose and resilience

The Women in Leadership panel brings together a group of executives who are redefining how large-scale organisations approach global challenges. 

The session will focus on leadership and impact, with speakers sharing insights on driving inclusive corporate cultures and strengthening business resilience through diverse perspectives.

By centering the conversation on the idea of leading with purpose, the panel explores how gender diversity in the executive suite acts as a catalyst for sustainable innovation.

Attendees can expect a deep dive into how these leaders navigate the complexities of global operations while maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical business practices and long-term societal value.

Meet the speakers

The panel features a lineup of high-level executives from some of the world's most influential organisations, each bringing a unique technical and strategic background to the stage.

Cassandra Garber, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors

With two decades of experience at giants such as GE, 3M and The Coca-Cola Company, Cassandra Garber now leads the global sustainability strategy for General Motors. 

Her work is central to GM’s vision of a world with "zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion".

Cassandra is currently responsible for GM’s goal of powering global operations with renewable energy by 2035. 

Cassandra says: "I have the wonderful opportunity to lead global sustainability strategy and execution with a fantastic team at General Motors. 

“Focused on delivering both business and societal value, we are driving toward a future with zero congestion, zero emissions and zero crashes.”

Renae Kezar, Chief Sustainability Officer at Baxter International

An industrial engineer by training with an Executive MBA from Case Western Reserve University, Renae Kezar oversees sustainability at Baxter International. 

She has a proven track record in deployment and strategy, having previously held senior roles at Johnson Controls and Avery Dennison. 

Renae is a Chief Sustainability Officer with extensive experience leading enterprise sustainability and ESG strategies at scale. She focuses on integrating climate action, responsible business practices, and value‑chain transformation into core business operations to drive measurable impact and long‑term value.

Renae says: “This role is deeply meaningful to me because of what it represents. 

“The chance to lead with purpose, to help drive environmental and social change and to collaborate with passionate people who are committed to making healthcare more sustainable.”

Eva Choe, Chief Procurement Officer at The Clorox Company

Eva Choe is a global procurement and supply chain executive with more than 22 years of experience. 

At Clorox, she manages more than US$4.1bn in spend across more than 100 countries.

Eva is currently leading a digital procurement modernization initiative that utilises AI-enabled sourcing technology to automate up to 50% of the sourcing lifecycle. 

Her expertise lies in repositioning procurement as a strategic enterprise capability that delivers both margin expansion and supplier-led sustainability innovation.

Samantha Demick, Director of Procurement and Contracts Management at MVP Health Care

Samantha Demick brings more than 15 years of experience in managing complex procurements and high-impact public sector initiatives. 

Her background includes overseeing a US$200m technology transformation for the New York State Department of Health’s Medicaid program. 

At MVP Health Care, she focuses on building scalable processes and strategic vendor partnerships. 

Samantha said on LinkedIn: “I’m very excited to share that I’ll be speaking at Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The US Summit 2026.

“I’ll be joining a discussion on Women in Leadership, sharing insights alongside some other incredible industry leaders who are helping to shape the future of procurement and supply chains.”

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Why leaders should attend

Sustainability LIVE: The US Summit is co-located with Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE, offering a comprehensive lens on business transformation.

With more than 1,000 in-person attendees and a programme featuring more than 50 speakers, the summit provides opportunities for networking and professional development. 

The event includes four executive workshops specifically designed to support action on climate, circularity, and responsible growth. 

For those looking to bridge the gap between procurement strategy and environmental goals, this summit serves as an essential forum for learning how to embed sustainability into the core of global supply chains.

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