The Women in Technology Program

To develop female employees in a field that historically has been dominated by men, Essity has been running the Women in Technology(WIT) program since 2015. The four-month program for female employees in Essity IT contains motivating sessions, practical exercises for soft skills development, inspirational senior colleagues' examples, networking and sessions from Essity top management. Since the beginning of the program the number of female line managers in Essity IT has more than doubled and amajority of the former participants have taken on new career opportunities. As of 2020, the popular program has been expanded to other parts of the organization.

Olivera Stakic, IT Manager Financial Management Services

WIT provided me with tools to develop new skills, crucial for me to advance in my role. I now have increased awareness on how gender impact leadership strategies, management of teams, difficult conversations, negotiations, and office politics –real eye openers. The program boosted my confidence and gave me courage to take on more responsibility. Altogether it made me a strong proponent of inclusive leadership and a better leader for my team.

Katarina Mannerfelt, IT Manager Internal Digital Experience Development and Educational Technology

One year ago, Katarina Mannerfelt participated in the WIT program, something that has helped her develop as a leader and also made her interested in coaching. Katarina joined Essity in 2008 and is based in Gothenburg, Sweden. In her role, she explores innovative technologies for an optimal learning experience, works to improve the demand process for new tools and on digitalizing shopfloor colleagues.

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Alessandra Coppa, IT Business Partner, Germany

The opportunity to participate in the WIT program quickly led to a very positive outcome for Alessandra “The knowledge I got in the program helped me to take on new job challenges, including applying for my current combined role as Factory IT application architect and business partner.

Itzel Verduzco, IT Business Analyst Sales, Mexico

Itzel has worked for Essity since 2013 and provides SAP system support in the areas of sales and distribution. She lives in México City with her family and participated in the WIT program a few years back. The program made her develop both on a personal and professional level and nowadays she handles difficult situations in a better way.

Tisha Ford, IT Business Analyst, USA

Tisha is located in Charlotte, USA and drives the Supplier Performance Management process in IT as well as the continuous improvement work within her department. In 2019 she had the opportunity to participate in WIT, an experience that gave her new tools and an increased understanding of the way she works and why.

Alessandra Coppa, IT Business Partner, Germany

I have a clear direction for the future and a plan on how to get there.

Gina Böning, IT Business Analyst and Delivery Lead

The knowledge I got from the WIT program has helped me to take on new job challenges.

Alessandra Coppa, IT Business Partner, Germany

Bob Barbiaux, Vice President Global IT Service

“Feedback from the participants has been unanimously positive, citing the value of taking time for reflection on career journeys, personal brand and empowering beliefs. We could not be more proud of the program and our successful participants.”

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The Women in Technology Program

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I have a clear direction for the future and a plan on how to get there.

The knowledge I got from the WIT program has helped me to take on new job challenges.