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Loek Hageman

Head of Capability & People Strategy at Bayer (93k+ employees)
9:00 - 9:30 am

Thursday 16 April 2026

Communities as Value Creators: How ERGs Build Leadership, Inclusion, and Business Impact

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or Business Resource Groups (BRGs) are often seen as cultural initiatives, but what if they were your secret weapon for business impact? In this session, discover how ERGs drive outcomes across talent, leadership, and business growth. Learn why amplifying diverse voices isn’t just good for inclusion, it’s good for innovation and business impact. I’ll share practical strategies to establish, grow and scale communities into strategic platforms that deliver outside-in value for all stakeholders. Plus, explore how ERGs cultivate responsible leadership, leaders who pay it forward and create conditions for others to thrive. Are you ready to move beyond belonging and unlock the business logic of communities?