Chanel CEO Leena Nair Recognized on Time’s ‘Women of the Year’ List

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NEW YORK, NY – TIME has named Chanel CEO Leena Nair as one of its ‘Women of the Year,’ recognizing her as an extraordinary leader striving for gender equality. Nair, who became Chanel’s global CEO in 2022, aims to foster a leadership style centered on compassion, empathy, and kindness, diverging from traditional norms.

Growing up in rural India and now residing in London, Nair advocates for inclusive decision-making, valuing diverse perspectives in boardrooms. With a career spanning three decades at Unilever, she notably increased female representation in management positions and championed socially conscious initiatives.

Under her leadership, Chanel saw a significant rise in women holding management roles, while she substantially boosted funding for the company’s charitable arm, Foundations Chanel, focusing on empowering women and girls globally.

Nair’s journey includes overcoming gender barriers, exemplified by her pioneering role as the sole woman executive at a Unilever factory in Chennai in the 1990s. Her achievements reflect a commitment to breaking stereotypes and fostering positive change.