The Irish grocery and FMCG sectors are dominated by women, as both customers and executives. Despite this, women remain under-represented in more senior roles. But that is all changing, as the following women of influence are proving, writes Maev Martin
In a somewhat belated celebration of International Women’s Day in March, and as an antidote to the negative news stories during this COVID-19 emergency, Checkout is saluting the leaders in Ireland’s grocery retail industry, many of whom are now women.
We are giving our readers an insight into some of the women who have made it to the top of our competitive and fast-changing industry. They talk to Checkout about their careers to date, the women in business that inspire them, achieving that all-important work/life balance, and bridging the gender pay gap.
