Women's Forum USA 2023

DVF

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg

Founder and Chairwoman

Description

Diane von Furstenberg is a fashion designer, philanthropist and Founder and Chairwoman of the company that bears her name. In 1974, she created the iconic wrap dress, which became a symbol of power and independence for women and grew into a global brand. She’s been a champion of women her entire life, supporting and empowering emerging women leaders across the globe. In 2010, with the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation, Diane established the DVF Awards to honor and provide grants to women who have displayed leadership, strength and courage in their commitment to their causes. She served as president of the Council of Fashion Designers of America from 2006-2019. In 2015, she was named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People and the following year, she received the CFDA Swarovski Award for Positive Change. In September of 2019, Diane von Furstenberg was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame honored for her leadership and achievements which have changed the course of history. In 2020, France awarded her the Chevalier de la Legion D’Honneur and in 2021, she received the Commandeur de l'Ordre de la Couronne from her native Belgium. She currently serves on the boards of Vital Voices, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and the Statue of Liberty–Ellis Island Foundation. She has written several books, including Diane: A Signature Life, The Woman I Wanted to Be and recent release, Own It: The Secret to Life.

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Introduction and Welcome remarks

ZE
Zinhle Essamuah
NBC
Correspondent
AH
Anne-Gabrielle Heilbronner
Women's Forum for the Economy and Society
President
AN
Alyse Nelson
Vital Voices Global Partnership
President & CEO
DVF
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Founder and Chairwoman

The power of a global network: Women leaders in conversation with Diane von Fürstenberg

BC
Breea Clark
City of Norman, Oklahoma
Former Mayor
AN
Alyse Nelson
Vital Voices Global Partnership
President & CEO
DKN
Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya
Kakenya's Dream
Founder & President
MP
Marina Pisklakova-Parker
Vital Voices Global Partnership
Senior Director, GBV Advocacy
DVF
Diane von Furstenberg
Diane von Furstenberg
Founder and Chairwoman
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