Authenticity as an Advantage: Building Values-Driven Brands (PPIL)

As part of Leadership and Ethics Week 2025, join Ukonwa Kuzi-Orizu Ojo, Founder & CEO of Ada & Edith and Zaia Ventures, for an inspiring conversation on bold leadership in the consumer industry. As the former Global CMO of Amazon Prime Video & Studios, M·A·C Cosmetics, and Coty, Ukonwa has shaped some of the world’s most influential brands. Now, as an entrepreneur and investor, she is championing the next generation of consumer businesses. The discussion will be moderated by Misan Bolorunfe '26.

Key Learning Objectives:

-Understand how personal identity influences leadership and innovation
-Learn strategies for building trust-driven brands and meaningful consumer connections
-Gain insights into values-driven entrepreneurship and industry leadership

Attending this session will provide credit towards the Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership (PPIL), focusing on the DEI essential skills of Understanding Identity and Perspective Taking and Addressing Systemic Inequity.

This event is sponsored by The Paul M. Montrone Seminar Series on Ethics in partnership with Africa Business Club, Business Students Association, Marketing Association of Columbia, and Media Management Association.

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Co-hosted with: Phillips Pathway for Inclusive Leadership

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