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Anna Germanos on bold pivots, building resilience, and leading with purpose

Anna Germanos on bold pivots, building resilience, and leading with purpose

Update: 2025-07-31

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Join Anna Germanos, Strategy& alum and Group Director for FMCG, Luxury, Retail, and E-commerce (MEA) at Meta, as she reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, resilience, and bold choices. From being the third daughter in a traditional Arab family to leading in tech and retail, Anna shares how her mantra “What’s the worst that can happen?” helped her embrace change, navigate motherhood, and leave a lasting impact across industries.

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Anna Germanos on bold pivots, building resilience, and leading with purpose

Anna Germanos on bold pivots, building resilience, and leading with purpose

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