About the Speaker: Sokuntheary En is the Head of Inclusion and Diversity, Pharmaceuticals at Bayer. She is an accomplished professional and holds a triple-accredited MBA degree, showcasing her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth. She began her journey with Bayer in 2014 as a CRM project manager, bringing her expertise in information technology and project management to the company. Over the years, she has demonstrated her versatility and capabilities by taking on various roles in different functions, including procurement and information technology. In January 2022, she embraced her true passion for driving workforce diversity, equity and fostering an inclusive work environment by assuming the position of Head of Inclusion and Diversity for the Pharmaceutical division. In this role, she leads efforts to unleash the power of diversity and promote equitable, inclusive leadership and ways of working within the organization. Her dedication to creating a culture of inclusion and driving positive change aligns with Bayer’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through her leadership, she aims to ensure that every individual’s unique perspectives and talents are valued, leading to better outcomes and greater innovation. Her expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion, combined with her background in various industry and functional areas, positions her as a valuable asset to Bayer in achieving its goals of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace in order to advance Bayer’s vision of “healthcare for all, hunger for none”!

Note: She prefers to be referred to as “Thea” – said like ‘Tia’.

About the company: Bayer is a multinational pharmaceutical and life sciences company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Bayer’s business areas include human and veterinary pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and biotechnology products. This speaker comes specifically from the Bayer Consumer Care division specializing in allergy, cardiovascular risk prevention, cough and cold, foot care, gastrointestinal, nutritional, pain prevention, sun care, and women’s health. This includes products like Aleve, Asprin, Aerius, Claritin, Coricidin, hydraSense, Drixoral, Coppertone, Muskol, Dr. Scholl’s, Canesten, One A Day, Flintstones™ vitamins, Alka-Seltzer, etc. Bayer ranks #227 on the Fortune Global 500

Employees: 117,000

Revenue: 43.54 billion EUR