The Diversity and Inclusion Agenda with Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel

Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

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Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel describes 2020 as a case study on culture, with diversity and inclusion and employee engagement as key drivers on culture.

For DFDS, a Danish international shipping and logistics company, the first few months of COVID-19 had been a real test of company culture and business survival.

Now emerging on the other side, Anne-Christine shares some of her reflections, including:

• Why HR is the guardian for culture.

• Setting the diversity and inclusion agenda for leaders.

• Restoring employee engagement after furloughs and restructures.

Guest Bio:

Anne-Christine Ahrenkiel, Chief People Officer and EVP at DFDS, is a highly experienced HR executive who has worked in multiple industries throughout Europe and North East Asia, such as Transportation/Logistics, Media/Entertainment, IT and Management Consulting.

Having spent half of her career in business functions and the other half in different HR leadership positions, Anne-Christine has a strong reputation for advocating people development and driving workforce changes. She is passionate about professionalising businesses (incl. HR), to continue to adapt to changes in competition and society at large.

Anne-Christine lives in Copenhagen with her husband and three kids (ages 10, 15 and 17) and she is passionate about sports, movies and literature.

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