Annlore Defossez

Annlore Defossez (°1992)  is the Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Capgemini with 8 years of experience in the tech industry. She is driven by a desire to transform businesses and create a positive impact on the world.

Accomplishments:

• Transitioned from the financial industry to the tech sector, excelling in roles ranging from data analyst to scrum master and change management program manager.
• Shortlisted for various prestigious awards, including Capgemini Financial Services Belgium & Netherlands Employee of the Year, Young ICT Lady of the Year, and Sustainability Pioneer.
• Spearheaded large-scale inclusion initiatives internally, such as the Inclusive Leadership program, aimed at equipping leaders with essential inclusive skills.

Inclusion Initiatives:

• Annlore actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) both internally and externally.
• She advocates for a cultural shift towards genuine inclusion, not just within her company but across the tech industry and society at large.
• She actively shares her insights in forums, participates in various DEI communities, and maintains a strong presence on social media to drive awareness and change.

Ambitions:

• Annlore aims to drive more awareness and inspire tangible actions that enable industries, especially the tech sector, to evolve into more inclusive spaces for everyone.
• She believes in challenging the status quo, advocating for inclusion, and raising awareness to foster positive change across all industries and society as a whole.

Why she can win:
Annlore’s passion for inclusion and her dedication to driving cultural transformation make her a strong contender for the Inclusive Tech Champion of the Year award. Her leadership in implementing DEI strategies and her active advocacy for a more inclusive tech industry demonstrate her commitment to creating a better future for everyone.