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Kering and Cannes Festival Honor Donna Langley with 2024 Women In Motion Award
Kering and Cannes Festival Honor Donna Langley with 2024 Women In Motion Award
Kering and Cannes Festival Honor Donna Langley with 2024 Women In Motion Award. François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, Iris Knobloch, President of the Festival de Cannes, and Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Festival de Cannes, will present the 2024 Women In Motion Award to Dame Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, during the official dinner in Cannes on Sunday, May 19, 2024. In presenting this award to Langley, Kering and the Festival de Cannes wish to celebrate her lifelong commitment to leadership and inclusivity, which has shaped diversity both in front of and behind the camera.
“Receiving the Women In Motion Award is an immense honor, and to be recognized amongst such remarkable recipients is a testament to the work Kering, the Festival de Cannes, and our industry peers do to propel women forward, amplify their voices, create opportunities, and push boundaries.”
Langley, as Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, has gained global recognition for supporting the creation of culturally relevant films that provide a platform for women and diverse voices worldwide. For nearly two decades, she has championed storytelling reflective of the world around her, challenging norms and proving that inclusive casting, hiring, and storytelling are smart business.
“Presenting the 2024 Women In Motion Award to Donna Langley recognizes her as one of Hollywood's most influential leaders, dedicated to demonstrating that gender equality and diversity are essential. It highlights the collective effort of people working behind the scenes, tirelessly confronting and overcoming gender barriers and racial prejudice.”
Langley’s strategic leadership has led to new distribution models that have expanded access to films worldwide.
“Donna Langley's brilliant career and commitment to better representing women in all their diversity make her a natural choice for this award, which holds significant meaning for the Festival de Cannes and Kering. We celebrate her and the evolutions she embodies in the seventh art, a change that we will continue to support through Women In Motion.”
Langley’s impact extends beyond the boardroom. A passionate advocate for women's empowerment and inclusion, she is an Ambassador for Vital Voices and a key founder of The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Film Mentorship program.
“I am thrilled to honor Donna Langley’s leadership and unwavering commitment to challenging the status quo, paving the way for women in this industry and beyond. We recognize the tireless work of women behind the scenes to shape a more equal, inclusive, and creative cinema.”
About Donna Langley, DBE
British native Donna Langley, DBE, built her career in the United States as a production executive at New Line Cinema before joining Universal in 2001 as Senior Vice-President of Production. She has since held several leadership positions at the Studio. Following her elevation to Chairman of NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, she manages a unified content strategy across the organization’s Film and Television Studios. Langley oversees NBCUniversal’s creative teams, including Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, leveraging her relationships with creatives to craft a seamless cross-portfolio creative strategy.
About Women In Motion
Kering's commitment to women extends to the field of arts and culture through Women In Motion. Launched in 2015 at the Festival de Cannes, the program highlights women's contributions in cinema, photography, art, design, choreography, and music. Through its Awards, Talks, and Podcasts, Women In Motion recognizes inspirational figures and emerging talent, contributing to changing mindsets about women's place and recognition in arts and culture.
About Kering
Kering manages renowned Fashion, Leather Goods, and Jewelry Houses, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way.
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