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100 Women in Operations: Elise King, Associate Director of Research and Development, The Arnotts Group
02.07.25 100 Women in Operations
Elise is Associate Director of R&D at The Arnott’s Group, leading a team of 12 working across Campbell’s and V8 brands. Her 17-year career has spanned R&D and Quality roles,…
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Why We Need More Women in STEM & How NAWO Is Helping Open Doors
02.07.25 Articles Professional Development Program
With International Women in Engineering Day recently behind us, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the state of gender balance in STEM careers and the road ahead.
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NAWO Career Club: Your Career GPS – Finding Your Best Next Step using Strengths
30.06.25 Event Webinar
In this Career Club session, NAWO welcomed Rebecca Hopkins, leadership facilitator and accredited CliftonStrengths® Coach, for a lively and insightful conversation about how to forge a career that gives you…
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26.06.25 Articles Resources
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100 Women in Operations: Emma Gauld, HSEQ Manager – Energy, Monadelphous
19.06.25 100 Women in Operations
Emma is an HSEQ Manager for energy operations, supporting offshore teams at Monadelphous. With a background in male-oriented industries, she leads with authenticity and integrity. Known for her hands-on site…
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Changing Landscape of Flexible Work: summary and webinar recording
19.06.25 Allyship Event Knowledge Share Forum Webinar
Curious how operational industries are making flexible work... work? In our June 2025 webinar leaders at WesCEF and Opal shared their stories, insights and strategies on this evolving topic. Watch…
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The Evolution of Flexibility: A Personal Reflection on Work, Identity, and Change
03.06.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
By Louise Weine When I began my career over 25 years ago, office culture was steeped in symbolism and tradition. Leaving a jacket on the back of your chair was…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Lynn Johnson, DEI Lead Asia Pacific, Middle East, Türkiye & Africa, CHEP
30.05.25 100 Women in Operations
Lynn Johnson is DEI Lead AMETA at CHEP, with nearly 20 years’ experience across engineering, supply chain, FMCG, pharma, and nutraceuticals. After a career in manufacturing operations, she transitioned into…Read more -
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Inclusive, Equitable Leadership: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters
28.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
Inclusion isn’t optional — it’s essential for modern operations. At NAWO’s recent forum, leaders agreed: true inclusion is active, accountable, and built into everyday practice. It means listening deeply, recognising…Read more -
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In this Career Club session, NAWO welcomed Scott Logan, Manager of Engineering, Operations & Technical at Six Degrees Executive, for a candid and insightful conversation about career progression in operations…Read more -
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What a Job!: Viv Worden, Executive General Manager Operations, Detmold Group
08.05.25 Profile Webinar
In this special extended What a Job session, hear from Viv Worden about her extensive experience in operational industries, spanning multiple areas and countries. These informal sessions are exclusive for…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Louise Waddell, Work Pack and Completions Coordinator, Monadelphous
08.05.25 100 Women in Operations
With 35 years of experience, Louise brings deep expertise in technical support and project coordination. She works closely with clients, company leadership, and cross-functional teams in engineering, production, materials, logistics,…Read more -
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Five Uncomfortable Truths of Allyship
01.05.25 Allyship Articles Opinions Professional Development Program Resources
An ally, quite simply, is someone who takes action to support a group they are not part of. Whether you’re an employee, a team leader, a manager, or a director,…Read more -
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100 Women in Operations: Jody Smith Packaging Shift Leader and Resource Coordinator, Treasury Wine Estates
28.04.25 100 Women in Operations
Treasury Wine Estates has offered Jody a range of opportunities across different roles, but it was in people leadership that she found her true passion. She has built strong, collaborative…Read more -
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Looking to build your business presentation skills? In our April 2025 Career Club session we were joined by speaker, coach, and engineer Brenda Denbesten, who shared her top tips for…Read more
