In conversation with Lena Gothberg
Event Details
Webinar
United Kingdom | July 06, 2022Our Women in Maritime network hosted a virtual conversation with the host and producer of the Shipping Podcast, Lena Göthberg.
Christine Ezcutari and Olivia Cullen had a fascinating discussion with Lena, discussing observations of the careers of women in the maritime industry and ways in which we can all be a force for change to improve gender diversity for the next generation.
If you have not come across Lena before, Lena is a passionate advocate and has been working in the shipping industry for more than 25 years. She set up the Shipping Podcast more than seven years ago to speak with maritime professionals from across the industry about their views to raise the profile of the maritime industry. Her interviewees - from seafarers and engineers to finance professionals or those working with cutting edge technology - share a passion for the industry and its future. If you haven't listened to the Shipping Podcast before you can find out more about Lena and download podcasts here - but beware, you might get hooked!
Useful resources/links
The discussion touched upon many topics and made reference to a number resources that are outlined below:
- Lena Gothberg: The Shipping Podcast – Voices from the Maritime Industry
- Lena Gothberg: The Shipping Podcast – Interview with Captain Kate McCue, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Cruises (Episode 114)
- Lena Gothberg: The Shipping Podcast – Interview with Jan Dieleman, President Cargill Ocean Transportation (Episode 182)
- Lena Gothberg: The Shipping Podcast – Interview with Caitlin Hardy, Vice President, Programs, Kongsberg Maritime Inc. (Episode 179)
- Maritime Facts and Figures: Women in Maritime
- MaritimeUK: Diversity in Maritime Charter
- Nina Varmo: Swedish photographer
- Norton Rose Fulbright: approach to Diversity and Inclusion