Emma Macan Roberts

Senior Director at LeanIn.Org | Management Today 35 under 35 | P&G Alumni Network Visionary Under 40 | Marketing Academy Scholar

Emma Macan Roberts is a distinguished professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Lean In Circles and Company Programs at LeanIn.Org, a part of the Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg Foundation.

In her role, Emma is at the helm of Lean In's expansive global Circles community, which consists of over 90,000 Lean In Circles spread across 183 countries. These circles function as small peer groups that offer mentorship and support to women.

Additionally, Emma spearheads the expansion and implementation of Lean In's variety of free Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs tailored for companies. Her team works tirelessly to assist numerous organizations worldwide in bridging the gender leadership gap and fostering more equitable and inclusive work environments.

Prior to her current position, Emma kick-started her career in Customer Business Development (Sales) at renowned companies such as Procter and Gamble and Coty in the UK. Her journey began post her graduation from the prestigious London School of Economics.

Throughout her career, Emma has earned a string of accolades, including being recognized as Procter and Gamble's top alumna under 40 in 2021, featuring in Management Today's 35 under 35 Women in Business to Watch list in 2019, becoming a Marketing Academy Scholar in 2018, and clinching the title of P&G Prestige Global Salesperson of the Year in 2016.

Emma's professional interests revolve around diversity and inclusion, women in leadership, sales, marketing, strategy, program management, community building, volunteer management, and public speaking.

In terms of education, Emma Roberts pursued a BA in Geography at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and also attended St Albans High School for Girls.

Over the course of her career, Emma has held various significant roles in organizations, including serving as the Senior Director, Lean In Programs at the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation, Scholar at The Marketing Academy, Customer Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance at Coty, and National Account Manager at Procter & Gamble, among others.