In this enlightening episode of LEAP Leaders Unplugged, we're excited to speak with our guest, Maritza Schäfer, the visionary founder and CEO of MASU Consulting. Maritza is a seasoned consultant and coach specializing in organizational culture and transformative change. Focusing on aligning staff and leadership visions, she develops actionable plans that fundamentally enhance workplace environments. Her approach centers on human rights, embedding inclusion, diversity, and equity issues into organizational growth and development... with grace.

Before her consulting career, Maritza actively engaged in the nonprofit sector, addressing critical issues such as environmental conservation, racial justice, women’s rights, and economic equity. Known for her multicultural and multilingual communication skills, Maritza’s global experiences have taken her work to every continent except Antarctica. She holds a BFA in Film, Photography, and Visual Arts and an MS in Communication from Cornell University, which equips her with a unique perspective in her consulting endeavors. Join us as Maritza shares her insights on fostering inclusive environments that meet modern challenges and thrive through them.

Contact info:

Website - https://masuconsulting.com

Email - maritza@masuconsulting.com

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Jackson Aimiuwu, a dynamic leader in the tech industry who currently spearheads the US Payments Industry Solutions Architecture team at AWS. Jackson joined AWS in July 2019, first impacting the Canadian Business Unit and then leading as the Head of Solutions Architecture for AWS Canada's Enterprise division. He's known for empowering his teams to become trusted advisors and helping customers architect scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud solutions for their most critical digital transformations.

Before, Jackson was a technology executive at Canadian Tire, where he transformed the productivity of over 20,000 employees and led a team to significantly prove the retailer's digital assets. His leadership style focuses on achieving technological innovation and fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable work environment. Jackson's commitment to leadership extends beyond corporate goals; he is actively involved in mentoring, coaching, and promoting team members, with 22 Amazonians elevated to leadership positions under his guidance.

Outside the corporate sphere, Jackson dedicates time to community service as a board member at Aimiuwu Hospital, a nonprofit healthcare facility in Nigeria. His holistic approach to leadership, emphasizing doing what is right over merely doing things right, inspires a new generation of leaders.

In this episode, we introduce Andrea Euenheim, a C-Suite trailblazer and visionary advisor for global organizations. Andrea has redefined leadership in human resources for over twenty years, including talent acquisition, mergers and acquisitions, and business innovation across many industries and countries. Her strategic HR initiatives have consistently fostered environments of high performance, inclusivity, and innovation, setting new standards for organizational culture.

Currently lending her expertise as a Senior Advisor to international startups and serving on the Advisory Board of Rhenus Logistics, Andrea is at the forefront of guiding companies through growth, integration, and transformation. Her tenure at Amazon revolutionized M&A HR practices and spearheaded transformative projects, including significant acquisitions and organizational restructures that have become cornerstones of new global business segments.

Andrea's commitment to sustainability and social responsibility is evident through her impactful work in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and her advocacy for Inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging (IDE&B) initiatives. As we explore her journey, Andrea shares insights into leveraging her vast experience to disrupt the status quo. She advises C-suite leaders and global organizations on navigating the complexities of today's business landscape and innovating for a better tomorrow.

Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of a leader who is not just part of the change but actively shaping the future of work. To learn more about Andrea and her work, you can find her on LinkedIn here: linkedin.com/in/andrea-euenheim-500161.