Celebrating Women in the Industry

Celebrating Women in the Industry

Did you know women comprise only 20% of the workforce in the imaging supplies industry? Despite being in a male-dominated industry, women play crucial roles, particularly in management positions.

In honor of International Women’s Day 2024, themed “Inspire Inclusion”, RTMworld received numerous nominations from companies in the industry, highlighting the contributions of their female leaders.

Among the finalists selected by RTMworld from the global imaging supplies industry are:

Sharon Davies

Operations Development Manager, Static Control

Sharon has worked at Static Control for more than 30 years and has worn many hats during her time here. She has extensive skills in project management, process improvement, customer onboarding and service, and change management which has brought about numerous efficiencies throughout the Static Control organization.

Some of the projects she has successfully delivered include software implementations, such as an ERP system, the opening of various company sites across the globe, warehouse and office relocations, Brexit planning, and an upgrade of warehouse technology in the UK. Sharon is passionate about delivering quality results and exceeding expectations. She has received multiple awards for outstanding performance and contributions. She is one of the many amazing women who bring so much to the Static Control organization.

Junno Gong

Purchasing Deputy Director, G&G

Junno spearheads the team responsible for collecting empty ink cartridges, contributing to environmental sustainability by preventing them from ending up in landfills.

With 15 years of prior international sales experience, Junno possesses valuable insights into the growing demand for remanufactured cartridges. Her role in ensuring a stable supply of empty cartridges is fundamental to the remanufacturing process.

Julia Zhu

Sales Manager, HYB 

Julia has played a pivotal role in HYB Toner’s expansion into the Southeast Asian market, strengthening relationships with local distributors. Her profound understanding of the market dynamics, coupled with her proactive approach, has not only facilitated successful partnerships but has also provided invaluable insights for business growth. Julia’s efforts have significantly enhanced HYB Toner’s presence in the region, contributing to its success.

Linda Zhao

Regional Sales Manager (Europe and Oceania), Print-Rite

With 15 years of experience in the European market, Linda has garnered praise and loyalty from clients for her professionalism and efficiency. As a leader, she fosters a collaborative environment within her team, emphasizing values of quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Linda’s leadership has been instrumental in driving Print-Rite’s positive reputation and market growth.

Cynthia Zhu

Regional Sales Manager, G&G

With nearly 6 years of dedicated service at G&G, Cynthia leads the sales team, focusing on expanding the Canadian market. Her prior experience as a product manager equips her with an in-depth understanding of G&G’s products, enhancing her effectiveness in the sales role.

Additionally, Janny Li (regional sales manager), Mandy Deng (Sales Engineer), Sherry Hao (International Sales Director) from Zhono also made significant contributions, underscoring the diverse talent within the industry.

Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. Let’s continue to inspire more women to shine.

History of International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day was first established at the 1910 International Socialist Women’s Conference in Copenhagen. German women’s rights activist and Marxist theorist Clara Zetkin was the one who tabled the idea.

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Denmark celebrated the holiday for the first time on March 19th, 1911, with the Soviet Union being the first to make it a public holiday in 1917. The date of 8th March was adopted internationally in 1921.

In 1977, the United Nations declared 8th March as International Women’s Day, a day each year when the world should celebrate, recognize and remember women and the accomplishments they have made for society.

So far, 27 countries (mainly former Soviet republics) have adopted International Women’s Day as a national holiday, and it is widely observed in several others.

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