Trucking HR Canada has announced the Women with Drive 2021 full speaker line-up, featuring a stellar group of panelists from around the world. Take advantage of early bird pricing until January 31, 2021.
The summit’s theme, Linking Global Leaders, brings a global perspective on how the Covid-19 pandemic is impacting work in the trucking industry. The event boasts participation by women from around the globe including Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand.
Panel: Women Leading Through COVID
Moderated by Heather Day, President at C.S. Day Transport Ltd., the panelists include:
- Anne Kathrine Steenbjerge, CEO of ANCOTRANS/Anders Nielsen & Co A/Sm, Denmark
- Bibbi Steinert, Trucking Company Owner and member of Queen of the Road, Sweden
- Heather Jones, Director of Success Transport, Australia
- Meryn Morrison, Safety Consultant at Safety Interchange Ltd and Chairperson, Women in Road Transport, New Zealand
- Ruth Waring, Director of Compliance, Acumen Logistics Group and Women in Logistics UK, England
Closing Keynote:
Halla Tómasdóttir is the CEO of The B Team, a group of courageous business and civil society leaders working together to transform business for a better world. Throughout her career, as business leader, entrepreneur, investor, and presidential candidate, Halla has been dedicated to purpose-driven and principled leadership. Halla joins us from Iceland.
The Honourable Michaëlle Jean will open the summit.
Registering for this event is also a way to give back. Attendees registering before February 10, 2021, will receive a unique, handmade Unako scarf from a women’s social enterprise in Nepal. Early bird fees are available by registering before the end of January. Prices will increase after January 31, 2021.
This will be the event’s seventh year. To register, click here.
