Cultivating diversity in the Australian fashion sector with Leila Naja Hibri

Joining us for some Retail Therapy focusing on diversity, equality and inclusion is Leila Naja Hibri (she/her), former CEO of the Australian Fashion Council. In the face of the pandemic, Leila emerged as a guiding force, steering the Australian fashion industry towards resilience. Her compelling personal narrative serves as a testament to the advantages that arise from fostering culturally diverse women in leadership roles. Leila's impact extends to the establishment of a standardised Australian fashion trademark, solidifying her status as a trailblazing role model within the retail sector. Join us as we uncover the inspirational journey and visionary contributions of Leila Naja Hibri. This episode explores: Leila's journey from accounting to leading the Australian Fashion Council Challenges related to cultural diversity in her career and how she overcame them Importance of diversity in the retail sector, addressing barriers and shaping leadership Steps for retail organisations to foster diversity in leadership teams Leila's impact on sustainability in the fashion industry Encouraging women's involvement in leadership roles Advice for culturally diverse individuals aspiring to leadership in retail and fashion Thank you to our Principal Partner American Express for supporting this season of Retail Therapy. Learn more about American Express: https://www.americanexpress.com/au/merchant/accept-amex-cards.html ABOUT THE ARA: The Australian Retailers Association is the oldest, largest and most diverse national retail body. We represent a $420 billion sector that employs more than 1.4 million Australians and is the largest private sector employer in the country. As Australia’s peak retail body, representing more than 120,000 retail shop fronts and online stores, the ARA informs, advocates, educates, protects and unifies our independent, national and international retail community.