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Innomotics becomes new global sponsor for 2024 Edition of the WIM100

By 17/09/2024News

17 September 2024, London

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is delighted to announce our newest sponsor for the 2024 edition of the “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100). Innomotics will be joining our existing sponsors BMO Capital Markets (BMO), Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Heidrick & Struggles in supporting this important initiative.

As a leading, global supplier of electrical solutions to the mining industry, Innomotics is committed to advancing the diversity agenda through the promotion, advancement and retention of women in engineering and innovative technologies.

With the sponsorship by Innomotics, the WIM UK approach to identify female role models for future generations can be once more held up to tell the inspiring and valuable stories for a more successful and sustainable mining industry.

Stacy Hope, WIM UK Managing Director said: “I am delighted to be welcoming Innomotics our newest sponsor of the WIM 100 initiative. The WIM100 helps us to celebrate and share female success stories in the mining industry. It is also an important tool to encourage greater female participation in mining. This is aligned with Innomotics focus on promoting STEM subjects for young women and encouraging them to see engineering as a fulfilling career option. We are looking forward to working with the Innomotics team to drive change within the mining industry and across the mining value chain.”

Ivonne Maruri, Global Head of Sustainability & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Innomotics, said: “At Innomotics we are committed to bringing value to our customers, stakeholders, communities, employees and society. Our pledge to this transformative journey is deeply rooted in our commitment to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) – within our company and beyond that. Partnerships and collaborative efforts like WIM play a crucial role for us here. With our sponsorship of the WIM100 initiative, we announced today.”

“We are convinced that only through diverse perspectives can we deliver the best solutions to our diverse markets. This integration of perspectives is only achievable through collaborative work. The global mining sector has articulated significant commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and organizations like WIM (Women in Mining) play a crucial role in this endeavour, says Oliver Beck, Senior Vice President Solutions, Innomotics.

The WIM100 is an initiative that seeks to highlight the incredible diversity of talent in mining and provides an opportunity to recognise and promote the contributions of inspirational women in the industry.

Nominations for the 2024 Edition of WIM100 have now closed. This year we received 570 individual nominations, and the WIM UK team worked over six months to select the 100 finalists. We will be announcing successful candidates later in the year.

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Notes to Editor:

Women in Mining UK contact:
Emily Hall/ Molly Stewart
Co-Head of Communications
E: communications@womeninmining.org.uk

Innomotics GmbH contact:
Julia Ebenberger
Head of Marketing and Communications
E: julia.ebenberger@siemens.com

 

About Women in Mining UK:

Women in Mining UK (WIM UK)  is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. We offer programmes and initiatives to progress women’s professional goals and career aspirations, from university all the way to Board level. These include a scholarship programme with the Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London, internship programme, partnership with Women on Boards UK, and numerous networking, educational and mentoring events. WIM UK publishes thought leadership articles and research as well as the biennial “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100), which celebrates women’s contribution to the mining industry and identifies inspirational role models to encourage future generations of women to consider mining as a career choice. For more information about joining WIM UK, please visit our website. Membership is free and open to everyone, regardless of gender or location.

About Innomotics GmbH:

Innomotics GmbH is a globally leading supplier of electric motor and large drive system which unites the power of deep engineering expertise and leading innovation in electrical solutions across industries and regions. With its trusted legacy of more than 150 years of engineering expertise, the company has been the backbone of reliable motion for industries and infrastructure worldwide. By combining the company’s most efficient products and proven expertise with ground-breaking innovation, Innomotics is persistently scaling up industrial efficiency, electrification, sustainability, decarbonization and digitalization for its customers.

Innomotics has its operational headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. The company employs about 15,000 people worldwide. With 16 factories and a comprehensive sales and service setup in 49 countries, Innomotics operates a well-balanced global footprint across regions and industries in a resilient and growing market.