Emirates Global Aluminium has set a challenge to increase the proportion of women in supervisory positions at the company in the UAE to 25% by 2025. EGA’s chief executive officer, Abdulnasser bin Kalban, said: "Improving diversity enhances business performance. Although we have made considerable progress at EGA, we recognise that we need to do more. We want the best people to join EGA irrespective of their gender, and to progress based on their ability and commitment to succeed. We recognise that setting a target is just the beginning. To achieve it, we will develop further our inclusive leadership and culture, and focus on developing and progressing our high performing female employees."Women currently hold 18% of supervisory positions at the world’s second largest aluminium producer, working at all levels in the company’s operations and corporate functions. Two members of EGA’s executive committee are women, while the company employs more than 400 women around the world.EGA tracks gender balance in recruitment, retention and succession planning. The company is currently rolling out a mentoring programme for women, led by the most senior executives, focused on personal development and career growth. Last year the company launched the EGA Women’s Network, a forum for women at all levels of the company to share their achievements and challenges, and to develop and grow. The network launched a bi-weekly series of webinars on business and operational topics, as well as virtual panel discussions featuring successful women talking about how they reached the pinnacle of their chosen fields.
Emirates Global Aluminium has set a challenge to increase the proportion of women in supervisory positions at the company in the UAE to 25% by 2025. EGA’s chief executive officer, Abdulnasser bin Kalban, said: "Improving diversity enhances business performance. Although we have made considerable progress at EGA, we recognise that we need to do more. We want the best people to join EGA irrespective of their gender, and to progress based on their ability and commitment to succeed. We recognise that setting a target is just the beginning. To achieve it, we will develop further our inclusive leadership and culture, and focus on developing and progressing our high performing female employees."Women currently hold 18% of supervisory positions at the world’s second largest aluminium producer, working at all levels in the company’s operations and corporate functions. Two members of EGA’s executive committee are women, while the company employs more than 400 women around the world.EGA tracks gender balance in recruitment, retention and succession planning. The company is currently rolling out a mentoring programme for women, led by the most senior executives, focused on personal development and career growth. Last year the company launched the EGA Women’s Network, a forum for women at all levels of the company to share their achievements and challenges, and to develop and grow. The network launched a bi-weekly series of webinars on business and operational topics, as well as virtual panel discussions featuring successful women talking about how they reached the pinnacle of their chosen fields.
