News about AWESOME women.
On June 10, Day One of the 2020 AWESOME Symposium hosted by McDonald’s, AWESOME leaders will hear the career and leadership stories of three women who have special connections to McDonald’s. They are Meredith Ellis, a 2nd Generation rancher; Nicole Enearu, who, with her sister, owns and operates 18 McDonald’s restaurants; and Sheila Penrose, a McDonald’s board member. Continue reading
In an AWESOME signature symposium element – the “Out in Front” talk – Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon will speak about her experiences leading consumer-driven brands in a diverse range of industries. Continue reading
One full-tuition and two half-tuition fellowships have been awarded to women who have been admitted to the Supply Chain Master’s program from MIT for the 2020-21 academic year. This is the second year AWESOME and the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics have partnered on the Advancing Women through Education (AWE) Fellowship. Continue reading
At the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where two of Johnson & Johnson’s manufacturing facilities were recognized as part of WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network, Kathy Wengel J&J’s EVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer and an AWESOME Advisor, accepted the award for her company. She also participated in a panel discussion sponsored by J & J focusing on women’s leadership. Continue reading
Update March 5: This event has been postponed due to travel and conference restrictions currently in place with many companies.
It will be rescheduled for a future date. Watch for more details.
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AWESOME announces two additions to the line-of of speakers for the March 12 Regional Event focusing on board membership responsibilities and rewards – and how supply chain leaders can prepare for that extension of their career. Hilary Krane will be the keynote speaker and Nancy Calderon joins the panel discussion. Continue reading
Update March 5: This event has been postponed due to travel and conference restrictions currently in place with many companies.
It will be rescheduled for a future date. Watch for more details.
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To address the topic of board readiness, including what it entails and why supply chain women executives can bring value to a board – AWESOME will present a line-up of speakers with first-hand experience at a Regional Event on March 12. The event, which is sponsored by C.H. Robinson, will be held during the day on March 12, with content also provided by Nike leaders at Nike’s Word Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland Metro Area. Continue reading
From California to Minnesota, AWESOME leaders played an active role in recent industry discussions organized by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). Continue reading
Cady Coleman, former NASA astronaut who spent six months aboard the International Space Station, recently spent time with members of the team at AWESOME’s new headquarters in Chicago. Continue reading
A hands-on workshop focused on helping leaders use LinkedIn to elevate their personal brand and expand their network, will be held on Wednesday, June 10. The session precedes the official opening of the 2020 AWESOME Symposium, and will be led by D.B. Wienke, founder and CEO of resumelinkup.com. Continue reading
Supply chain leaders who attend the AWESOME Symposium – June 10-12 in Chicago – will be able to choose from three optional activities that capture signature Chicago experiences. The choices, which will be offered during Symposium registration for an additional cost, include a cooking class, a walking food tour, and an architectural cruise along the Chicago River. Continue reading
