Leena Nair is the recently appointed CEO of the global, luxury fashion brand Chanel. As the first person of Indian descent to be appointed to the prestigious role, she brings a unique and revolutionary perspective to the high-fashion world.

Hailing from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, Nair has advanced to the top of corporate ladders and shattered the “bamboo ceiling” numerous times as an Indian woman in a white, male-dominated industry, exemplifying the incredible work and added value she brings to any team or company she is a part of. In her previous role as Chief Human Resources Officer at Unilever, she led the charge in all Diversity & Equity initiatives executed by the company, helping to ensure its workforce was inclusive and equitable at all levels of operation.