Breakbulk - Women in Breakbulk Members

Rhonda Somers

CMO

Ace 54

UAE

“In the years of working through the industry, I believe the leadership is changing and capitalizing based on the “value add” formula, where women in general are making the shift and being noticed in decision-maker roles."

Susan Hunter

CEO

APM Terminals

Bahrain

“I am responsible for the day to day management and performance of Bahrain’s only commercial port facility, Khalifa Bin Salman Port."

Ghazalah Moloobhoy

Director / General Manager

A.S. Moloobhoy Pvt. Ltd. / Moloobhoy Marine Services, LLC

UAE

“While we as women have come along way, I believe that proving your worth is a never-ending process and avoiding complacency at all costs is essential to shed gender stereotypes."

Sara Malik

Customer Success Manager

Container xChange

Germany

“No matter if we are in a developing country or developed country, as women, we are all struggling and dealing with different challenges in our lives. But we have one very big advantage and that is we don’t give up that easily and we make the best of what we have. I am strong because I been inspired many strong women in my life. I can’t think about a single weak woman because they don’t exist.

No matter what you do, work with dedication and don’t tell others how much you work, let your work speak for you."

Laila Victoria

CLS Logistics Solutions SRL

Dominican Republic

“Though the logistics industry now has more female presence than before, it is still up to us to serve as role models for future female generations to come. Currently in the Dominican Republic, you can find few women dedicated to breakbulk yet there are many directly involved in logistics and scaling high positions in this sector.
If we really want to see change, we have to do the work, participate actively and support each other. That’s why it is my belief that organizations such as WISTA are part of what can encourage change and help empower females."

Nikola Hagleitner

EVP Marketing & Sales

DHL Global Forwarding

United Kingdom

"When we will look back at the current situation in a few years, we will not remember exactly what we did, but we will always remember how we felt and how people made us feel.”

Sue Donoghue

Managing Director – DHL Global Forwarding, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Project Director – SABIC – DHL Global Forwarding – Industrial Projects

Saudi Arabia

"I firmly believe that roles should be filled by the best suited candidate and I am honoured to work with a company like DHL that celebrates diversity and women are given equal opportunities to lead."

Susan Oatway

Senior Analyst for Multipurpose & Breakbulk Shipping

Drewry

United Kingdom

Eliska Mundell

Cargo Sales Manager - Global Accounts - Middle East & Africa

Emirates Airlines

UAE

Nelusha Silva

Business Development Manager

Enkay Express - Logistica

UAE

Being in the freight and logistics industry for 36 years and the past 24 years in the Middle East, my advice to my female colleagues is have fire, passion and love in whatever you do or you will be worn out.

Nishika Thomas

Senior Sales Manager

Enkay Express - Logistica

UAE

When women support each other incredible things happen.

Sabina Raza

Business Development Executive

Enkay Express - Logistica

UAE

Be a women who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith instead of tiptoeing around them in fear.

Jasamin Fichte

Managing Partner; President

Fichte and Co.; WISTA Arabia UAE

UAE

Sarah Schlueter

Senior Director

Hapag-Lloyd

Germany

Valerija Tsiganovska

Sales Manager

Hapag-Lloyd

Germany

Aireen Malonzo

JSL Global

Qatar

Sadhini Silva

Assistant Manager - Business Development

JSL Global

Qatar

June Manohoran

Director

Lukoil Marine Lubricants, MENA

UAE

Susan St. Germain

Director of Projects

LV Shipping

United States

Sinem Mecik

Managing Partner

Maskot Shipping & Services

Turkey

“Fortune favors the brave”

Dr. Noura Al Dhaheri

CEO

Maqta Gateway

UAE

“Minimizing the gender gap is a gradual process, but there is great reason for optimism knowing that with persistence, women can and will advance the industries beyond any limitations that have been placed on us.”

Jasleen Kaur

Founder & Director

Owners Freight Network

India

“Women play a pivotal role in the growth of any sector and logistics is no exception. Over the last five years, it's encouraging to see more women in the project logistics, freight forwarding and shipping world.

Owners Freight Network was founded in 2015 and it's nice to meet more and more women leaders and entrepreneurs. My advice to you: Always focus on your goals and the path will be clear, and if you focus on the path, you will know all the right turns to take. Believe in yourself ! ”

Capt. Sahar Rasti

CEO

SJR Group

UAE

“Overcoming the odds to become the first certified female Emirati captain, as well as gaining acceptance from a culture that has traditionally resisted women working outside the home (or in less conservative roles), were driving forces behind my motivation to reach for the stars without reservation."

Beata Bac

Global Category Manager International and Project Logistics

Shell

United Kingdom

Noura Al Shamsi

Community Manager

The Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport-Sharjah

UAE

H.E Eng. Hessa Bint Ahmed Al Malek

Executive Director of Maritime Transport

UAE Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime (FTA)

UAE

"I am glad that I didn’t allow technicalities or judgement to dissuade me from pursuing my dream. It is also why I am so passionate about the work which we do at AWIMA, and why I encourage young females like myself to put themselves out there and chase their goals relentlessly.”

Dr. Aysha Al Busmait

Director of Government Communications

UAE Federal Transport Authority - Land & Maritime (FTA)

UAE

"I think the responsibility falls on all of us, irrespective of gender or geographic location, to encourage, support and inspire women to pursue leadership roles.”