Women in the Maritime industry

Women in Maritime with Sahar Lemanczyk

We begin 2022 with our first Women in Maritime (WiM) interview, featuring Sahar Lemanczyk, Managing Partner at Bloog. In conversation with INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier, Sahar shares her experience founding a company and actively recruiting women into the maritime industry, offering valuable insights on fostering diversity and leadership.

Women in Maritime with Carly Fields

We continue our Women in Maritime series with Carly Fields, a senior journalist and editor well-known in the maritime industry. In a conversation with INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier, Carly shares her experiences as a woman in maritime, discussing the challenges she faced and how they have empowered her to build a stronger position within the industry.

Women in Maritime with Anna Miler and Anna Dukowska

In the next installment of our Women in Maritime series, INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier catches up with Anna Miler, co-author and coordinator of the Women Build Ships Too Project, and Anna Dukowska, a career counselor and business mentoring specialist. Together, they discuss their newly established mentoring program for women in the maritime and logistics industry, sharing the challenges they faced and the valuable lessons learned while launching this initiative.

Women in Maritime with Katja Otten

Building on our insights from past initiatives, we’re shifting our focus to explore what it’s like to be a Woman in Logistics. Through a series of interviews and conference presentations, we will delve into various topics, including experiences in the industry and the opportunities and challenges women anticipate. In the first interview of the series, INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier spoke with Katja Otten from APM Terminals.

Women in Shipping with Laura Markham

In our ongoing series, we've heard from many women who face unique challenges in the maritime industry. In this interview, INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier speaks with Laura Markham, Vice President of IT Operations at Maher Terminals. Laura shares her journey as a woman in IT, detailing her experiences and the challenges she overcame to reach the top of her field..

Women in Maritime with Heidi Heseltine

Following a successful launch of our Women in Maritime series in December 2020, we continue into 2021 with our first of many more interviews. INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier speaks with Heidi Heseltine, CEO of Halcyon Recruitment and co-founder of the Diversity Study Group, to explore how she balances being a single mother with leading a company and establishing a not-for-profit organization.

Women in Maritime with Anne Trolle

Looking to learn from someone who has successfully implemented a program to attract more women to the maritime industry? Join INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier as he sits down with Anne Windfeldt Trolle, Executive Director at Danish Shipping, to discuss her insights and experiences in promoting gender diversity in the field.

Women in Maritime with Swantje Finke

Our life experiences shape who we are, often revealing the reasons behind our career choices. Join INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier as he speaks with Swantje Finke, a member of the Terminal Development team at HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA). Swantje shares how her early exposure to the maritime industry influenced her path and the hurdles she overcame to establish herself in this field.

Women in Maritime with Susan Gardner

Container terminal operations are among the most demanding aspects of the maritime industry. Join INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier as he speaks with Susan Gardner, Senior Director of Operations and Projects at Georgia Ports Authority, to gain insight into her experiences and challenges as a woman managing daily operations on the ground.

Women in Maritime with Mar Chao López

Have you ever wondered what it takes to encourage stakeholders to share data within a port community system (PCS)? Join INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier as he talks with Mar Chao López, Head of Commercial and Business Development at the Port Authority of Valencia. They discuss the challenges of fostering collaboration, explore opportunities for the industry, and delve into the future of women in maritime.

Women in Maritime with Inna Kuznetsova

In the second interview of our Women in Maritime series, INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier speaks with Inna Kuznetsova, CEO of 1010data. They discuss her experiences as a woman in the maritime industry and as a senior leader in the technology sector, exploring the unique challenges and insights she brings to both fields.

Women in Maritime with Jennifer Sommer

INFORM’s Matthew Wittemeier sat down with Jennifer Sommer, Associate Partner and Head of IT Consulting at HPC Hamburg Port Consulting, to explore her journey from earning a doctorate in mathematics to carving out a successful career in the maritime industry. Jennifer shares her unique path and the skills that have translated into her role in maritime consulting.