As General Counsel and a member of the Executive Committee at Valneva, I lead a team that has unintentionally become predominantly female. While not by design, this has reinforced my appreciation for the strengths, perspectives, and contributions that women bring to the workplace.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I want to reflect on my experience as a woman in business, the value of female leadership, and how to help the next generation of female leaders thrive, at Valneva and beyond.

Finding Purpose at Valneva

Growing up in the United States, I knew before I went to university that I wanted to work abroad, and I knew even earlier that I wanted to become a lawyer.

I joined Valneva in 2020 after working in the Capital Markets practice at an international law firm in London and Paris and then in the US for a big tech company. Having a meaningful and positive impact in the world has always been important to me, so joining a purpose-driven vaccine company that is focused on saving lives and making the world a safer place was a huge attraction, especially at the height of the pandemic.

Read more at: https://valneva.com/celebrating-women-in-the-workplace-progress-challenges-and-advice-to-future-female-leaders/