Ways Women Lead - 6 Group

Anna Gromadzka

Putting it simply this is: Women who inspire Women. Having seen the remarkable results of the Diversity & Inclusion initiatives among the organisations they work with, Executive Search consultancy 6 Group decided to build on this success and share inspiring stories to facilitate sharing of best practices and, most importantly, to show how many inspiring female role models are out there.  In this monthly Podcast hosted by Anna Gromadzka, we are reaching out to women who, like us, are passionate about improving diversity and inclusion across organisations, and who are willing to share their own success stories, to motivate and support other women currently in leaership roles or aspiring to achieve the same career paths.

  1. Episode 8 - People-First Leadership: The Real Driver of Organisational Success

    10/22/2025

    Episode 8 - People-First Leadership: The Real Driver of Organisational Success

    Alisa Di Beasi, VP and Chief Human Resources Officer at PHINIA People-First Leadership: The Real Driver of Organisational Success Alisa Di Beasi is Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at PHINIA, a global developer and manufacturer of premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions for light and commercial vehicles and industrial applications. Alisa was appointed VP and CHRO for PHINIA in 2023. Prior to this appointment, she served as Vice President, Global Human Resources for two BorgWarner businesses (most recently Fuel Systems and Aftermarket), joining the manufacturer in 2020. While at BorgWarner, she led the Delphi Technologies integration, a significant portion of which became PHINIA. A 25-year HR Business Partner veteran, Alisa possesses experience across a wide range of industries, including steel, robotics, industrial automation, smart technologies, and electronic manufacturing. She has held leadership roles in both large global corporations and emerging companies. Prior to joining BorgWarner, Alisa worked for ABB AG and Robert Bosch GmbH, with assignments in North America, Europe, and India. While at ABB, she served as Global Vice President, Human Resources for its Low Voltage, Smart Buildings, and Smart Charging business unit. Alisa’s passion is developing transformational strategies to engage and develop talent. Anna and Alisa dive into what it really takes to build a people-first culture — one where employees are heard, seen, and empowered to grow, add value, and drive organisational success. From mentorship and mobility to listening deeply at every level, Alisa shares what it means to lead with authenticity and humility, while delivering strong organisational performance.

    38 min
  2. Episode 7 - Collaboration & Agility Will Drive Leadership in the Automotive Industry

    08/05/2025

    Episode 7 - Collaboration & Agility Will Drive Leadership in the Automotive Industry

    Laurence Noël – Executive Vice President, Head of Automotive at Capgemini, and Board Member at Bcomp and Qinomic Laurence Noël is a distinguished leader in the automotive industry, with over 25 years of experience driving innovation, transformation, and sustainability. She is currently Executive Vice President, Head of Automotive at Capgemini, and serves as a Board Member at Bcomp, a cleantech company pioneering lightweight natural fibre-based reinforcement technologies, and Qinomic, which develops retrofitting solutions to convert internal vehicle combustion engines into electric powertrains. Before joining Capgemini, Laurence spent over 25 years at PSA Group and Stellantis, where she held senior roles across Research & Development, Corporate Planning, Business Development, and Business Leadership, leading business units across Asia and globally from Europe. At Stellantis, she spearheaded the creation of the Circular Economy Business Unit, establishing a groundbreaking business model focused on sustainability and resource efficiency. Laurence is deeply passionate about business transformation, sustainability, emerging technologies, and the future of mobility. She is a strong advocate for empowering individuals and fostering inclusive environments where innovation can thrive. Her contributions to the industry have been recognised and honoured, and in 2018, she was awarded the prestigious title of Knight of the Legion of Honour, conferred by Louis Gallois. In this episode, Anna and Laurence explored what it takes to stay competitive and innovative in a landscape where traditional advantages are no longer enough. They discussed the changing competitive dynamics, supply chain volatility, circular economy, and automotive talent.

    35 min
  3. Episode 3- Revving Up: Tech-Driven Automotive and Evolving Automotive Leadership

    02/29/2024

    Episode 3- Revving Up: Tech-Driven Automotive and Evolving Automotive Leadership

    Maria is a Senior Executive with over 15 years of experience leading high-performing teams in product, technology, UX design, and data science/analytics. Currently a Senior Vice President of Software Product Management at Stellantis, a global automotive company known for producing car brands such as Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Fiat, Jeep®, Maserati, among others. Maria focuses on building the future of Mobility Tech within the organisation. Maria’s team oversees off- and onboard software experiences, collaborating with a 2000+ strong engineering team. Prior to her current role, during her 8 years with Amazon, Maria served as Head of Product/CPO for Amazon Regional Tools, Amazon Fashion, and most recently, Amazon International Expansions. She successfully built high-performing, multi-layered, multi-functional teams (50+) across various locations, comprising Product managers, engineers, designers, business developers, and analysts. After her tenure at Amazon, she joined Kiwi.com as a VP of Product, contributing to the disruption of the online travel booking industry. Maria has built her career on a profound understanding of how technology and innovative products can transform the lives of customers and enterprises. She is passionate about people development, personal growth, diversity, and inclusion. As an Amazon bar raiser, Maria interviewed hundreds of candidates and played a pivotal role in establishing improved processes for hiring and cultivating PM talent.

    52 min

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Putting it simply this is: Women who inspire Women. Having seen the remarkable results of the Diversity & Inclusion initiatives among the organisations they work with, Executive Search consultancy 6 Group decided to build on this success and share inspiring stories to facilitate sharing of best practices and, most importantly, to show how many inspiring female role models are out there.  In this monthly Podcast hosted by Anna Gromadzka, we are reaching out to women who, like us, are passionate about improving diversity and inclusion across organisations, and who are willing to share their own success stories, to motivate and support other women currently in leaership roles or aspiring to achieve the same career paths.