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"The Hidden Cost of Tech Layoffs: What Happens to Women Leaders?"

Tue May 12 - 5:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: The Hidden Cost of Tech Layoffs: What Happens to Women Leaders?

Abstract (Edgier):
Layoffs may balance the books, but they also erase hard-won progress. Women leaders are often the first to go and the hardest to replace — taking with them innovation, mentorship, and cultural strength. This panel pulls back the curtain on the hidden costs of tech’s reset, asking: who gets protected, who gets cut, and what does it reveal about the future of leadership?


Key Takeaways

  • Layoffs may cut costs, but they also cut deep into leadership pipelines — this session reveals how losing women leaders reshapes innovation, culture, and the future of tech.


Bio

Moderator:
Shelly Jairath is a technologist, builder, and change-maker with two decades in the industry. At Salesforce, she leads enterprise AI adoption and innovation, helping teams use AI better, faster, and more responsibly. She’s passionate about scaling people and products, and as a board member and advocate, she works to open more doors for women in tech.

Panelist:
Julie Levin is SVP, Strategic Growth at Stagwell, responsible for driving new business and expanding client relationships across its global network. A proven growth leader with 20+ years across agencies, consultancies, and brand-side roles, she has helped scale and transform businesses while delivering impact for leading brands including Google, Coca-Cola, Verizon, Cadillac, Gillette, Gap, Revlon, and Ally Bank.

She specializes in agency investment and operating model design, partnerships and ecosystem development, and full-funnel marketing strategy—bringing together creativity, commercial rigor, and operational excellence to unlock growth.

Deepali Vyas is a world-renowned executive recruiter, career strategist, and entrepreneur, shaping the future of talent and personal branding. With decades of experience at the world’s top executive search firms, she has built and led global practices, advising Fortune 500 companies on their most critical leadership hires. Recognized as a Top Global Headhunter, she has reviewed millions of resumes, interviewed thousands of executives, and placed top talent in high-stakes roles across industries.


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