Thursday, 8 June 2023

The Clermont Charing Cross, London  |  09:30 – 14:00 BST 

For the second year in a row, Betsson Group is hosting a Diversity and Inclusion Conference as part of the Women in Gaming Awards! This time with a greater focus on the gender pay gap, beauty bias in the workplace, imposter syndrome and how to stand out from the crowd with personal branding. Join us for this half day of motivational and thought-provoking keynotes, panel discussions and talks on how to take real action!


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About

To inspire change, we must continue to drive the discussion around equality and equity in the iGaming industry. That is why we are hosting a Diversity & Inclusion Conference as part of the Women in Gaming Awards for the second year in a row.

While some progress has been made, gender inequality in the workplace continues to persist. It takes many forms, such as unequal pay, disparity in promotions and biases.

This conference is a great opportunity to discuss what we can do to bridge the gender divide and promote equality and equity in our industry, with the main focus on how we can overcome the gender pay gap and continue to take steps in the right direction.

We will also delve into the controversial subject of beauty bias in the workplace – how it may affect opportunities and what you can do about it – as well as share with you how to stand out from the crowd and build a personal brand to set you up for success.

Join us for a half day of motivational and thought-provoking keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive roundtable discussions and great opportunities for networking!

Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Group, speaking at our first Diversity & Inclusion Network event (Ta’Xbiex, Malta).

Speakers

Marielle Legair
Marielle Legair

Personal Branding Mentor & Keynote Speaker

Marielle Legair is a Personal Branding Speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice 2023 and LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Her background as a publicity and executive visibility professional combined with her experience as an entrepreneur, positions her with a unique skill set to help individuals and companies thrive. Global brands including LinkedIn, Microsoft, Red Bull and Yale University hire her to deliver transformative talks and training workshops.

Christina Thakor-Rankin
Christina Thakor-Rankin

Co-Founder | All-in Diversity Project

Christina Thakor-Rankin has 30 years of experience working in the betting and gambling industry with a career spanning both land and online gaming, across all aspects of gaming operations, regulatory compliance and money laundering with some of the world's most famous brands including William Hill and Virgin. She is currently a Principal Advisor at 1710 Gaming Ltd and in 2017, she co-founded All-in Diversity Project with Kelly Kehn – an industry-led not-for-profit organisation that is the global central resource for data pertaining to D&I within the sector.

Kelly Kehn
Kelly Kehn

Co-Founder | All-in Diversity Project

Kelly Kehn has been in iGaming senior management since 2012. She’s led teams and brands through regulatory changes, migrations and rebrands as well as held leadership roles in marketing, operations, management and sales. Her mission is to demonstrate to corporations the invaluable benefit of gender diversity through measurable results and revenue growth. In 2017, she co-founded All-in Diversity Project – an industry-led not-for-profit organisation that is the global central resource for data pertaining to D&I within the sector.

Maria Loumpourdi
Maria Loumpourdi

Head of Talent Development | Betsson Group

Maria Loumpourdi leads a combined function of Learning and Development, Performance Management, and Diversity and Inclusion at Betsson Group, acting as a people growth enabler through the design and execution of talent management and development strategies across all organisational levels and global locations. Maria is also a doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow. Her research focus revolves mainly around leadership development. She has also done extensive research on the impact of gendered structures on women’s leadership development in the workplace.

Lena Nordin
Lena Nordin

CHRO | Betsson Group

Lena Nordin has more than 25 years of HR experience. She joined Betsson Group in 2017 as Chief HR Officer and is based in the HQ in Malta. She is responsible for developing and implementing Betsson Group's human capital strategy that is aligned with the Group's business objectives and its constantly evolving requirements. In her role, Lena provides leadership to all human resources personnel globally across Betsson Group's locations.


Panellists

Liesbeth Oost
Liesbeth Oost

Head of Global Sustainability & IR Manager | Neogames

Liesbeth Oost is the Head of Global Sustainability and IR Manager at Neogames, a global leader of iLottery and iGaming solutions and services for regulated lotteries and gaming. She focuses on the sustainability strategy, at the heart of which is responsible gaming and D&I. Liesbeth has a Master’s degree in International Political Economy from the University of Groningen, and is a Certified Investor Relations professional (CIR®). Before her career in online gaming she worked at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Jo Bleasdale
Jo Bleasdale

Group Director of Engagement & Inclusion | Entain

A passionate communicator, with a mission for bringing purpose, products and possibilities to life. Jo leads DE&I, internal communications, engagement and employer brand for the global Group. With a stellar track record in supporting leaders to bring their people with them through times of change and transformation, Jo brings a unique skill set from her time in both consultancy and in-house roles, across a wide range of sectors including technology, telecoms and media.

Jennifer Bowman
Jennifer Bowman

Senior Director Marketing | IGT

Jennifer Bowman is a Marketing professional with over 20 years in the gaming industry. Currently residing in London, U.K. she is responsible for the global marketing operations, marketing automation and sales enablement technology platforms. Additionally, she continues to lead all marketing teams across Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) and Canada. Jennifer has served as the IGT Ambassador to the U.K. chapter of The United Nations Global Compact —Target Gender Equality, an active member across women in gaming initiatives, and mentor to many inside and outside of the gaming industry.

Agenda

Welcome!
Registration & Networking Coffee
Betsson Group: An Industry Leader’s Approach to Diversity & Inclusion
Opening Remarks

Speaker: Lena Nordin – CHRO, Betsson Group

In a group with over 60 different nationalities and many different professional backgrounds, experiences and personalities, diversity is a natural part of everyday life. Join this session to learn more about an industry leader’s approach to diversity and inclusion.

‘Beauty: A privilege or a disadvantage?’: Beauty bias in the workplace
Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Maria Loumpourdi – Head of Talent Development, Betsson Group

Beauty bias is one of the most pervasive and prominent types of bias in the workplace and beyond. Yet it is rarely acknowledged and discussed. In this evidence-based talk you will learn how beauty bias may affect opportunities and what you can do about it.

Gender pay gap analysis: Betsson Group’s approach
Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Lena Nordin – CHRO, Betsson Group

At Betsson, we believe that the gender pay gap is more than just a number – it is an important symbol of gender inequality, for both women and men. This presentation will give you insight into how we perform a gender pay gap analysis at Betsson.

Negotiation skills, imposter syndrome and the gender pay gap
Panel Discussion

Panellists: 

  • Jo Bleasdale – Group Director Of Engagement & Inclusion, Entain
  • Jennifer Bowman – Senior Director Marketing, IGT
  • Liesbeth Oost – Head of Global Sustainability & IR Manager, Neogames

Moderator: Nina Javilak – Internal Communications Manager, Betsson Group

Gender pay gap: Let’s talk action!
Roundtable & Open Discussion
Coffee Break
Powerful tips on personal branding and networking
Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Marielle Legair – Personal Branding Mentor & Keynote Speaker

How you tell your story is as important as the story itself. Learn how to stand out from the crowd and build a personal brand that will set you up for success.

All-In Diversity Project – 2023 All-Index Survey
Presentation

Speakers: Kelly Kehn & Christina Thakor-Rankin – Co-Founders of All-In Diversity

Closing Remarks

Speaker: Maria Loumpourdi – Head of Talent Development, Betsson Group

Networking Lunch

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