Jill DeBok

Jill DeBok is a Fortune 50 female executive with over twenty years of experience in the CPG industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Business Administration.

Her career began with an entry level position shortly after graduating from college. She has excelled in a male-dominated industry and now shares her secrets to success with other women. Her secret has been to recognize the differences between men and women in the workplace and fit into the business culture. Jill tackles difficult topics to support women in business and welcomes the opportunity to share her knowledge, experience and advice with other women navigating today’s business world.

Jill discusses differences between men and women that should be recognized but not divisive. Male and female genetics are 99% the same, but the one percent of differences are significant and wide-ranging: structural, chemical, genetic, hormonal and functional brain differences. Professional presence for women. Intelligence, passion and work-ethic are not enough to building a successful career – image matters.Strategies successful women employ to build and protect political capital. We must find professional support, juggle our business and personal priorities and manage our sexuality.