Technology has changed the way we live our lives and in the heavy equipment and machinery industry, it certainly has made things more efficient and easier to build, create and change with more advanced tools developed now. As time made every industry adapt to progressive technology, society has made it possible for a change of scene in management teams as well – whether it’s a public company or a private institution, women are entering the scene to become leaders.
For industries such as the heavy machinery and equipment sector, it’s a place dominated by men, however, the past few decades have seen some changes when women have started entering the field too. Not only do they survive a tough and challenging environment, they also thrive and start having positions that are normally given to men.
In this month’s issue, we are featuring the top 20 female leaders in the heavy equipment and machinery sector. With several accomplishments and an incredible educational background and work experiences to back them up, these women have proven again and again that women can lead and succeed in a work environment that was once a playground for men only. The women on this list have broken the norm and inspired a new generation of women to aim higher in any career ladder.
We have also featured special pieces from today’s industry leaders such as Hilti and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Ltd. Read the special case study prepared by ULMA that discusses the Lusail Boulevard Tunnel Formworks and get the latest details on Dubai Skyline and lastly, find out how an insurance company can help mitigate risks in the construction industry.
So sit back and learn something new in this industry today. Keep up with the latest trends on the construction Industry with GineersNow: Construction Leaders.
Excellent magazine. This is just perfect.
Louise Clarke
Recruiter
Caterpillar Inc.
Nice to see our Chair is on the front cover.
Angel De Mc Cuttac
Regional Social Media Specialist
Liebherr Group
Congratulations to Cummins.
Ahmed Zain
Senior Electrical Engineer
Cummins Inc.
Good that Gardner Denver is on the top 20.
Rona Shane Gomez
Aftersales Coordinator
Gardner Denver
Genie is missing here. What’s going on?
Adam Hailey
Director of Product Management
Genie-a Terex Brand
@Adam, Genie is on the list, well somehow… Terex is on page 17
Philip K. Luong
Product Marketing | Brand Development
Terex
Congratulations to Tonya for making it on the list. Thanks to the editors.
Tim Burnhope
Chief Innovation & Growth Officer
J C Bamford Excavators Ltd
Nice article. This will encourage more female in management role.
Timo Torvinen
Senior Vice President, Pumps Business Line
Metso Flow Control
Someday I will be on that list.
Juanita Els
Warranty Administrator and OnBoarding Logistics
Cummins Inc.
Thank you for featuring our company.
Martin Paustian
Customer Support Gasengines
Liebherr Group
Love the article. Fabulous!!!
Christine Yordy
Division Communications Lead – Global Government & Corporate Affairs
Caterpillar Inc.
Amazing that CNH made it to the top.
Nahel Gandhi
Managing Director
Janeiro Digital
Congratulations Caterpillar!!!
Giovana Foerster
Product Marketing Consultant
Caterpillar Inc.
Girl power
Alana Chesley, PMP
ECN Implementation Lead/Project Manager
Genie – a Terex band
Congratulations to Eeva.
Tiina Vuorenmaa
Vice President – Talent Management
Metso
Although the number of female engineers today has greatly improved since the early 1980s, when only 5.8% of engineers in the U.S. were women, it’s still surprisingly low.
Cielito Matienzo
Manufacturing Engineer
Klein Tools
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
For some women, enrolling in an engineering course is like running a psychological gauntlet.
Jemelyn Lagatoc
Rotating & Package Equipment Engineer
Fluor Corporation Southern California
Engineering isn’t a man’s world anymore.
Dawn Kathryn
Engineer I (Mott MacDonald)
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Humanity’s engineering feats are pretty astounding when you take a minute to think about them.
Krystle Rei
Architect / Plumbing Engineer / Construction Supervisor
Greater Los Angeles Area
Women who go to college intending to become engineers stay in the profession less often than men. Why is this?
Scott Peterson
Senior Software Engineer
NorthShore Resources, Inc.
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Editors, please approve my post. Couldn’t help it.
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Currently, only 14% of engineers are women, according to the Congressional Joint Economic Committee. We need to increase this in 5 years.
Ramz Twal
Engineer
Brithinee Electric
Greater Los Angeles Area