Three leaders from Sappi, Copperstone Resources and Tata Steel tell their stories in ABB’s new film series: Unstoppable. This series aims to promote diversity and profile three female leaders in the mining and metals industries.
Unstoppable highlights the inspiring stories of three women who have broken down barriers and made significant contributions to their respective industries. Through this series, ABB aims to raise awareness of the importance of diversity and inclusion; and encourage more women to pursue careers in STEM fields.
The first film in the series features Marjorie Boles, Chief Information Officer at Sappi, a visionary in the pulp and paper industry who has transformed her company with her passion for digitalization.
The second film profiles Tove Thelin Täckdal, Concentrating Plant Manager at Copperstone Resources, a trailblazer in the mining industry who has dedicated her career to promoting sustainability and innovation in the sector.
The final film highlights Chithra Sharma, Chief Commercial, Engineering and Projects for Capital Procurement at Tata Steel, a pioneering leader in the metals industry who has pushed boundaries and challenged the status quo to drive growth and competitiveness.
By shining a spotlight on strong female role models in industries where the greatest disparities exist, ABB aims to influence others to come forward and play a part in Unstoppable.
The directors of the series hope to make a positive difference and bridge known gender gaps. According to the World Economic Forum, women make up only 22% of the global mining and metals workforce, underscoring the urgency to foster diversity and inclusion in this and many other traditionally male-dominated sectors.
“We’re not doing well enough to ensure diversity in our industries and know there are many dynamic career paths open to women,” said Joanne Woo, Global Head of Communications, Process Industries, ABB. “This is why we’re proud to launch the Unstoppable film series, which showcases the incredible achievements of women in industry.”
“Leadership must take responsibility for driving change in diversity and inclusion. It is not only a moral imperative but a business necessity,” Woo said. “Leaders must actively work to hire, advance and support women in the workplace, and create a culture that empowers them to succeed.”
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