Bio
Begoña Jimenez Real is a bold and future-focused leader with more than 20 years of experience driving innovation and transformation in the global consumer goods industry. She began her career as an Assistant Brand Manager in Spain and is now VP Global Laundry & Home Care – Strategy & Advanced Innovation at Henkel Consumer Brands, where she is leading the reinvention of some of the company’s most iconic categories and brands worldwide.
“Bego” combines sharp business thinking with a natural curiosity about people, culture and everyday life. Originally from Spain and working in international environments for most of her career, she brings an open, human and global perspective to innovation. She is passionate about shaping the future of everyday care through breakthrough ideas, new ecosystems and unconventional thinking that make life simpler, better and more meaningful.
A strong believer that progress comes from diversity of thought and the courage to challenge the status quo, Bego champions leadership rooted in trust, authenticity and psychological safety. She encourages teams to speak up, experiment and embrace what makes them different. Through her work and her voice, she inspires organisations and the next generation of leaders to stay curious, be brave and lead change with both courage and heart.