Industry Outlook: Empowering Women Leaders Across the Healthcare Supply Chain

Representation matters—and so does investing in the skills that prepare women to lead. Leaders from Professional Women in Healthcare (PWH) share insights on developing and supporting the next generation of women leaders across provider, supplier, and GPO communities. This session explores the critical role of mentorship, allyship, and sponsorship, while emphasizing the importance of intentionally investing in leadership and communication skills to accelerate career growth and organizational impact.

Viewers will gain practical strategies for strengthening executive presence, influencing with confidence, and building inclusive leadership pipelines through recruitment, development, and advancement initiatives. The session also highlights how gender-diverse leadership drives innovation, collaboration, and performance—and how organizations can translate these principles into measurable leadership and workforce outcomes.

Speakers:

• Vicky Lyle, DTM, Strategic Oversight Chair of Professional Women in Healthcare
• Ashleigh McLaughlin, Chair of Professional Women in Healthcare