Women in Supply Chain Leadership: Barriers, Opportunities & Institutional Action

Women in Supply Chain Leadership: Barriers, Opportunities & Institutional Action

 AISCR Thought Leadership Webinar
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Zoom | 2 Hours

Supply chains are becoming increasingly strategic to organizational performance, economic competitiveness, and resilience. Yet women remain underrepresented in many senior supply chain leadership positions. The question is no longer simply whether women participate in supply chains. It is whether organizations and institutions are creating the pathways, systems, and opportunities for women to lead, influence strategy, and shape the future of the profession. AISCR brings together distinguished women leaders from industry, procurement, mining, banking, academia, and public-sector governance for a global conversation on leadership, strategic influence, institutional change, and the future of supply chains.

Key Questions

• What barriers continue to limit women’s advancement?
• How can women move from functional expertise to strategic leadership?
• What role do mentorship, sponsorship, education, and professional networks play?
• How can organizations build more inclusive leadership cultures?
• How will AI and digital transformation reshape future leadership opportunities?

 Distinguished Speakers

• Lora Cecere – Founder, Supply Chain Insights, USA
  The Future of Supply Chain Leadership: Why Women Matter More Than Ever
• Khumo Mogotlhong – Raw Materials Superintendent, Glencore South Africa | Moderator
  Leading from the Frontline: Breaking Barriers in Mining, Manufacturing and Operations
• Emily Okonjo, FCIPS – Head of Procurement, Stanbic Bank Kenya & South Sudan
  Strategic Procurement Leadership: Building Influence Beyond the Procurement Function
• Rhonda Figuera, MBA, MCIPS – Manager, Procurement Services | Caribbean Procurement Leader, Building Inclusive Procurement Institutions: From Policy to Practice
• Dr. Ogochukwu Ugboma – Professor & Dean, School of Transport and Logistics, Lagos State University, Preparing the Next Generation of Women Supply Chain Leaders
• Prof. Claire Hannibal – Professor of Operations Management | Associate Dean, Research & Knowledge Exchange, Creating Inclusive Leadership Cultures: What Universities and Organizations Must Do

What Participants Will Gain

Participants will gain practical leadership insights, strategic perspectives, and actionable ideas for advancing women’s leadership, strengthening institutional pathways, and preparing the next generation of supply chain leaders.

Who Should Attend?

Supply chain and procurement professionals, executives, public-sector leaders, academics, researchers, students, emerging leaders, HR and talent professionals, development organizations, and women professionals seeking to advance their leadership journey.

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