Women in Breakbulk Members
Inspiring a New Generation of Leaders
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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." -
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." -
Eliska Mundell
Cargo Sales Manager - Global Accounts - Middle East & Africa
Emirates Airlines
Dubai -
Nelusha Silva
Business Development Manager
Enkay Express - Logistica
UAEBeing 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
UAEWhen women support each other incredible things happen. -
Sabina Raza
Business Development Executive
Enkay Express - Logistica
UAEBe a women who overcomes obstacles by tackling them in faith instead of tiptoeing around them in fear. -
June Manohoran
Director
Lukoil Marine Lubricants, MENA
UAE -
Jasamin Fichte
Managing Partner; President
Fichte and Co.; WISTA Arabia UAE
UAE -
Aireen Malonzo
JSL Global
QatarVisit us at Stand A75 -
Sadhini Silva
Assistant Manager - Business Development
JSL Global
QatarVisit us at Stand A75 -
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." -
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.”
