Noelle Runo
Head of International Marketing & Communications, Making Science
📍London, UK
Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?
Integrating an ESG strategy that empowers employee participation in volunteering, contributing to local and global causes, and fostering collaboration with non-profits and other businesses for greater reach and impact.
What’s the legacy you hope to leave for future generations?
I hope to leave a legacy that enable young professionals to pursue impactful opportunities beyond their comfort zones.
If you could choose one word to define your leadership style, what would it be and why?
Empowering - I encourage my team to lead, teach and research, to feel ownership and involvement in all countries and teams to produce the best materials and campaigns for their local and global brand.
If you could give one piece of advice to the next generation of women leaders, what would it be?
To embrace femininity, and don't try and fit into the stereotypical corporate world and trust your gut.
Looking ahead, what are you most excited about—whether in your professional journey or personal life?
I am excited to keep growing in my career with a company who are always evolving and pushing boundaries in digital marketing and AI. On a personal level, I'm excited for the year ahead, with a lot of great travel plans and events with my partner, friends, and family.
To embrace femininity, and don't try and fit into the stereotypical corporate world and trust your gut.
