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Maternity Leave and Beyond: Insights from the Women Automotive Network Panel

Women Automotive Network

We see women at Walmart five days after giving birththis shouldnt be normal." Meanwhile, countries like India offer six months of fully paid maternity leave, showing that even developing nations prioritise this crucial support. Right now, 60% of women in the U.S. maternity leave feels like a lottery. It starts with education.

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Accelerating Action: Key Takeaways from Women Automotive Network’s International Women’s Day Event

Women Automotive Network

This International Womens Day, the Women Automotive Network brought together industry leaders, Employee Resource Group (ERG) champions, and aspiring professionals to celebrate progress and drive meaningful change. Oxana Grishina, named Mentor of the Year at Women Automotive Network, emphasised that mentorship is not a one-way street.

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Sharing Insights: Women in Automotive

Motor Trader

Motor Trader caught up with four high profile women in automotive and got their take on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The motor sector offers a diverse range of career options and women are playing prominent roles at the top of the profession. We have done a lot of work to draw women to the business.

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Leadership Insights from Barbara Bergmeier – The Power of Mentorship in Automotive Leadership

Women Automotive Network

In our latest Leadership Interview, Barbara Bergmeier, Executive Director of Industrial Operations at JLR, shared her compelling story of mentorship’s profound impact on her career and leadership development. Initially hesitant about women-only mentorship initiatives, she soon recognised their value in male-dominated industries.

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Congratulations to Georgina Fernandez, OES Sales Coordinator at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems, Our January Member of the Month! 🎉👏

Women Automotive Network

My background in education has empowered me to cultivate a supportive and dynamic team environment, highlighting the importance of mentorship and development in the workplace. I am passionate about championing women in the industry and creating opportunities for future generations to thrive.

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Women Driven Toronto 2025 sparks inspiration

Canadian Auto Dealer

Hosted by the Motor Vehicle Retailers of Ontario (MVRO) at the sold-out Village Loft in Toronto, the association representing Ontarios car dealers held the latest of its Women Driven events. Tonight is a symbol of women coming together and stepping into their power, regardless of industry, said Mares. It gives me goosebumps.

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AI in Automotive: Leveraging Human Insight to Lead with Purpose

Women Automotive Network

Ahead of her keynote at the Women Automotive Summit: Detroit , titled Leveraging Your Unique Strengths in an AI-Driven World, we spoke with Dr. Wu about her career path, the intersection of behavioural science and AI, and why tapping into your individual strengths is more important than ever in this fast-evolving space.