Monday, September 23, 2024

Refractory company MD shows how geneder diversity could bridge skills gap

Trent Refractories MD Katy Moss has travelled to Germany to talk about the benefits woman can bring to industry.

As a member of a panel headed ‘Female Talents: Innovation through Diversity’ she was able to talk about female diversity in the refractories industry sector. The event was organised by the Women@Refractories initiative, as part of the International Colloquium on Refractories.

She said the event was a great opportunity to network and motion modern issues within the sector, while engaging in this important conversation.

She said: “The session delved into the opportunities for the refractories industry to attract, develop, and retain competent women professionals. The panel explored the benefits and challenges of integrating gender diversity into the industry, with a focus on how these efforts can strengthen the workforce and drive innovation.”

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