Redefining Female Leadership on International Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day and in recognition of the women who are redefining leadership in the meetings and events industry, two female leaders from BCD Meetings & Events were highlighted in Smart Meetings: Audrey Lambert, Senior Vice President of Global People & Culture, and Christine Erickson, Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Relations & Partner Network. Their perspectives, featured in an article and podcast, offer a powerful look at how BCD M&E is not only celebrating women but actively building systems that help them thrive year‑round.

From Audrey Lambert’s focus on internal mobility and leadership development to Christine Erickson’s emphasis on emotional intelligence and community-building, BCD M&E is modeling what it means to invest in women with intention. Their stories remind us that female leadership isn’t just emerging and with leaders like Audrey and Christine, the future of the meetings and events industry looks more collaborative, more inclusive, and more innovative.

On Smart Start Radio, Christine Erickson expands the conversation, offering a candid look at what leadership truly requires in today’s evolving meetings landscape.

Her insights highlight three essential leadership attributes:

• Business acumen
• Emotional intelligence
• Agility and open‑mindedness

In Smart Meetings’ feature on female leadership, Audrey Lambert emphasizes that BCD M&E’s greatest impact comes from intentional investment.

For Lambert, visibility is only the starting point. What truly moves the needle is:

• Internal mobility as a core strategy
• Formal and informal leadership development
• Opportunities for stretch assignments, project work, and cross‑functional exposure that help women build new skills.
• A culture of flexibility and wellness

From left to right: Audrey Lambert, Senior Vice President of Global People & Culture, and Christine Erickson,
Senior Vice President of Global Supplier Relations & Partner Network.