How to Build Inclusive & Experiential Work Cultures: Vanessa Iloste

Vanessa Iloste is the Vice President of Human Resources at Sephora Asia, with over 20 years of HR leadership across the retail and luxury sectors. She has driven HR strategies that enhance business performance, employee engagement, and cultural transformation across diverse markets. Previously, she held key roles at LVMH and Société Générale, leading leadership development, omnichannel transformation, and DEI initiatives. With an MBA from ESSEC Business School, Vanessa is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams and fostering innovation in HR.

In this episode, Vanessa Iloste discusses the future of workplace relationships, the importance of creating an experiential workforce, and the value of learning agility. Vanessa shares her 27-year journey in HR across Asia's retail and luxury sectors, touching on key career highlights and strategies for building a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Building the Workplace of the Future

01:26 Welcome to the HR Impact Show

01:47 Guest Introduction: Vanessa Iloste

02:24 Vanessa's Career Journey and Highlights

06:04 Encouraging a Career in HR

08:39 Career Transitions and Working Identities

15:48 Leadership and Learning Agility

24:45 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Sephora

28:08 The Ideal Workplace of the Future

34:16 Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

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Join top global people leaders for honest conversations about how to build and transform high-performing cultures.

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