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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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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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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 Automotive Summit returns with record attendance

Women Automotive Network

The 2023 Women Automotive Summit, hosted by Women Automotive Network, has been deemed a resounding success, with the Network registering a record number of attendees at its first in-person event since 2019! Stephanie May, Commercial Director of Women Automotive Network, said: “Wow – what an incredible day it’s been!

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Ford boss Lisa Brankin wins top award at Autocar Great Women Awards 2024

Autocar

The initiative celebrates the achievements of the most influential women across the motoring sector Ford UK and Ireland boss Lisa Brankin has been named the most influential woman in the British automotive industry at the Autocar Great Women Awards 2024. This year, more than ever, our Autocar Great Women do just that.”

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A Remarkable Success: The First US Women Automotive Summit in Detroit

Women Automotive Network

We are excited to share the outstanding success of our first US Women Automotive Summit in Detroit! Interested in learning more about the Women Automotive Network and our events? Here are some notable quotes that resonated with many: “Being among 400+ inspiring women and their allies was powerful.”

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