Women Leaders in Electronics Awards – break the mould

“ESG has become increasingly important. . . and within electronics one of the key aspects of social responsibility is diversity and inclusion,” says Scott White, founder and executive director, Pragmatic Semiconductor and one of the judges on this year’s Electronics Weekly’s Women Leaders in Electronics Awards. “Happily, it has also been shown to improve business outcomes, so it’s a win-win,” he says.

For judge, Andy Sellars, strategic development director, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult, feels more can be done to encourage women into the industry and become our future leaders. “These awards have a wide variety of categories, so there is an opportunity for women to apply at all stages of their career and where they have made a positive and invaluable contribution to different projects, initiatives and fields across the electronics landscape,” he says.

There is often a reticence by women to promote themselves. Karen Holland, CEO, XCAM, is a judge on this year’s panel. She encourages everyone in the electronics industry to be a part: “I think that women tend not to be inclined to promote themselves and their achievements; perhaps we need to encourage male co-workers to nominate their female colleagues,” she suggests.

“My advice would be to embrace the opportunity, unabashedly, celebrate your accomplishments, however small they seem to you as your experience and successes can inspire others,” advises Dr Nicola Thorn, CEO and founder, AND Technology Research, a judge at this year’s awards.

Break out and be a part of the change. Enter yourself and/or a colleague for the Women Leaders in Electronics Awards. Entries close 07 February.

The Women Leaders in Electronics Awards will be held on Tuesday 23 April 2024, in London’s De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms.