Women Feature
No, I
don’t believe women need to be “more like men” to climb the ladder. To get there, you need to be a confident leader with the drive and the will to reach the top
Is meaningful progress being made on gender equality in the industry? Absolutely! I started in this
industry almost two decades ago. At that time, there were a limited number of women across all levels of the company and only one or two in leadership roles. Seeing more women holding leadership and executive roles across the industry is highly refreshing. It’s even more encouraging that our senior leaders work hard to lift each other up and send the elevator back down for other women leaders to rise up.
Do women need to be ‘more like men’ to move up on the career ladder? No, I don’t believe women need to be “more like men” to climb the ladder. To get there, you need to be a confident leader with the drive and the will to reach the top. Despite gender, successful executives possess these characteristics in their pursuit of success.
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PPG was recognised as one of “America’s Best Large Employers 2023” by Forbes Magazine for the second consecutive year. What steps is PPG taking to create a workplace that is both diverse and inclusive? PPG is actively working to maintain and continue to grow a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive – something that doesn’t happen overnight without strong leadership across all levels of the company. We have strong Employee Resource Networks and executive leadership sponsors who champion
each of them. Our DE&I team has developed multiple learning resources for our employees and is continuously seeking best practices throughout the industry. I am also a DE&I ambassador for Global Packaging Coatings at PPG. I’m proud to say that we want everyone to feel like they can bring their best and true selves to work daily.
What advice would you give young women to pursue a career in this field? What are some of the most effective ways to encourage them to do so? Every industry and company is different. The rise to leadership requires you to understand your company’s solutions and their impact on customers and end consumers. In addition, you’ll need to be able to receive feedback, both positive and negative, and translate that into what you need to excel in. My advice is to learn as much as you can. Learn from people across all levels of your organisation, learn from experts, and learn from your mistakes.
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