Catherine Vaughan is a Gas Pipeline Project Manager at SGN on the frontline of operations, and is an advocate for women at SGN and in engineering. An Unlikely Introduction Catherine always loved making things with her hands and studied illustration at university....
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Subscribe to our fortnightly Women at Work newsletter to get inspiring stories, career building resources and exclusive network invites delivered to your inbox. Karen Lyons, Director of Field Services for Ireland at Schneider Electric. 1.) How would you describe...
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Schneider Electric’s Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) champions share why engaging with people from all walks of life is a core business strategy. Hear their guidance on how to carry the D&I torch. Schneider Electric (SE) was founded in 1836; just as the dust was...
Schneider Electric’s, Janine Griffin, on managing and helping her team develop their careers.
What interests you in your role, how has your role/career developed in Schneider? Although I have been in my role for a few years now, it has constantly changed and evolved over time. The role is quite different now to when I first stepped into it. It is now a much...
Jennifer Webster, Senior HR Business Partner, shares how Schneider Electric supported her return to work
Jennifer Webster, Schneider Electric's Senior HR Business Partner What interests you in your role, how has your role/career developed in Schneider? The variety! Whilst I have worked at Schneider for 11 years, my role has evolved and changed substantially over that...
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Sophia Angelis, SVP Marketing Director B-F International, Brown-Forman Beverages How did you get into the spirits world and when did you realize that it was the right industry for you? As I look back, I would say the thread that runs through my entire career is of...
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