Levi’s backs Be Inspired to help build balanced industry

Now in its fourth year, Be Inspired is a global movement focused on inspiring retail talent and building a future pipeline of female CEOs.

It connects women in retail with male and female business leaders who can help propel their careers, inspires them through the stories of others, opens their eyes to work opportunities and fosters a culture of career confidence.

As a Be Inspired partner, Levi’s has appointed its vice-president for north Europe, Richard Hurren, as an ambassador for the programme.

Thanks to their time, skills, support and direction, Be Inspired’s ambassador network – which features more than 150 business leaders – help to inspire and connect women at all stages of their career throughout the sector.

Commenting on Levi’s decision to work with Retail Week to help build a more balanced and fair industry, Hurren said: “Levi’s has been a long-standing figure in equality. I attended the 2019 Be Inspired conference with 15 talented women from across Europe, and the content was perfectly aligned with our own internal women’s leadership journey.

“Recognising the challenges is the first step, and ensuring we attract the best talent is imperative. There is no perfect mix, but ensuring diverse thinking, approach and engagement drives better results for the individual, team and business.”