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WiLAT: We Inspire, We Impact

We Inspire • We Impact 1 We are WiLAT Preface We are for women, by women

This is a publication about Women in Logistics We Inspire and Transport (WiLAT), the International Women’s We inspire young women to strive for more, Group within the Chartered Institute of Logistics and demand more from our industry. and Transport (CILT). We Empower Containing our history and our stories, this publication We promote the role of women within our industry, introduces the individuals who are guiding WiLAT changing women’s attitude to the workplace and chapters across the world. It allows those unfamiliar the workplace’s attitude to women. with WiLAT to understand our work and our values, We Advise and illustrates the possibilities for women working We are a global network of female professionals, within the supply chain, logistics and transport sector. sharing successes and experiences from across our industry. As an organisation we have come far and can be proud of our achievements. As women we have We Educate become stronger together, and as we grow in number With CILT’s world class educational platform as a so we grow in influence. We realise the need to foundation we make change real, combining 21st maintain momentum, to draw on our members and on Century teaching with 21st Century attitudes. our supporters to achieve our vision. This publication We Aspire is another step along the path to an industry of We aim to create a diversified industry, an equal fairness, responsibility and equal opportunity. society and a world where the workplace is open to all without prejudice.

We Impact We have the vision, the resolve and the capability. We make change real, turning ideas into actions and ensuring a better tomorrow starts today.

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President’s Message There is however always more to do. Part About CILT...... 6 of the work laying the foundations for a It is an honour to be asked to write a prosperous and sustainable future is to message in this the first edition ofWe encourage and engage with talent wherever Inspire • We Impact. we see it, and that is especially true for our About WiLAT...... 8 women professionals. Listening to them, I have followed the excellent work of Women understanding their needs and helping them in Logistics and Transport with interest since achieve their ambitions can only strengthen the CILT International Convention 2012 in our Institute, widen our talent pool, and deepen WiLAT History...... 12 Birmingham and the adoption of the WiLAT our understanding. Doing so will allow us to message by the Institute globally. better reflect the world in which we exist, and prepare us well for the years ahead. During my tenure as President of The WiLAT Structure...... 14 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport I wish WiLAT every success, and hope We I will ensure that WiLAT continues to flourish, Inspire • We Impact serves to connect women that it opens new chapters and continues to professionals across the world, and plays its empower women throughout the world. As an part making us stronger together. Our Activities...... 18 educator I am particularly impressed with the ‘Ignite’ mentoring scheme, and hope to see Rest assured of my personal support in all its success being replicated by other chapters your future endeavours. throughout the world...... Who’s Who 34 Our Institute today is a strong, outward looking organisation. Our educational suite continues to help industry professionals at all levels to ...... grow. But our true strength is our membership. Find Us 59 Our collective knowledge, experience and skills Kevin Byrne form an invaluable resource, sought out and International relied upon by governments and professionals President Epilogue...... 60 the world over.

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Transport and logistics are key enablers for the world’s Where we’re going Our Vision economic development and prosperity. They get you to As an organisation we have come a long way. We are proud of our achievements and To be recognised your destination, deliver your products, and help your our successes. In the decades to come we will stay true to our ideals, continue to globally as the first choice business to grow. set the industry standard in education and qualifications, and remain the first choice for professional body for the The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Where we come from all transport and logistics professionals. supply chain, logistics Transport supports the professionals who plan the systems, who bring in the raw materials, The Institute was founded in 1919 by a group CILT and WiLAT and transport industries. who manage the movement of people and of like minded industry professionals with a We are immensely proud of WiLAT, and will goods, who ensure safety standards, maintain mission to improve industry practices and continue to support and facilitate their work Our Mission mobility, and keep the economy working. nurture talent. The Institute today has stayed globally. Gender equality is a primary focus true to those ideals, growing to encompass of the Institute and we continue to drive To create the right We are the Chartered more than 34,000 members in 33 countries, the change towards a more diversified and Institute of Logistics and continuing to set the industry standard in inclusive industry. programmes and set the education and qualifications, and earning Transport its reputation as the first choice membership right goals to be seen as We are the leading professional body for organisation for all professionals working in the the leading professional everyone who works in supply chain, logistics supply chain, logistics and transport industries. and transport. We are a global family, body globally, by those representing professionals at all levels in our What we do industry, with a mission to give individuals As a global membership organisation, we within and outside and organisations access to the tools, the support industry professionals across the our profession. knowledge and the connections vital to world. Through our educational suite we help success in the logistics and transport industry. professionals at all levels to grow, to develop their careers and to access better jobs. But our true strength is our membership. Our collective knowledge, experience and skills form an invaluable resource, sought out and relied upon by governments, corporate organisations and individuals the world over.

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Our Mission Leadership Mentorship Entrepreneurship Our mission is to promote the status of women The movement’s leadership philosophy is built As President Byrne said in his 2017 Mission Entrepreneurship is powerful. By seeing in the supply chain, logistics and transport around three pillars: Investment, Opportunity Statement, “We must not just enable today’s opportunities and harnessing new ideas, industries, to bring together those who aid the and Awareness. leaders but nurture tomorrow’s”. Mentorship entrepreneurs create jobs, help regions develop career development of women, and to provide is vital to ensuring young professionals are and grow economies. a support network for women in the sector. We We invest in women, identifying future able to harness their true potential and have a vision of being the most sought after leaders and mentoring them. We help them WiLAT is well positioned to facilitate this. As It is also a vital tool in the empowerment of organisation for advocacy and empowerment of access leadership training programmes and part of the first choice global membership women. Women entrepreneurs gain control of women in the logistics and transport industry. encourage them to apply for executive roles. organisation in the supply chain, logistics and resources and with them the ability to choose transport industries, WiLAT is able to draw their own destiny. As well as serving general Our work toward this goal is concentrated We identify and promote opportunity, driving need, they are able to see opportunity from the change toward an equal workplace. We are on a vast wealth of experience and contacts, into four key areas: Leadership, Mentorship, enabling women to learn from others, to a female perspective, providing new and Entrepreneurship and Empowerment. Within part of the global campaign to increase female necessary services. Perhaps most importantly participation in decision making to at least grow professionally and to find the right these areas we work to bring change to our opportunities to suit their personal ambitions. of all, there is no glass ceiling in a female led industry and the wider economy. 30%, and work tirelessly to ensure leadership enterprise. Women entrepreneurs can employ roles are accessible to women, and women are WiLAT Sri Lanka have enjoyed great success women. They can create companies that start We are also aware of our role in society and able to forge careers at all levels of the industry. in the field of female mentoring through with a culture of equality, and can give vital our responsibilities not just to women but to We increase awareness of the successes of the implementation of their ‘Ignite’ scheme. experience to other women, allowing them the planet and to future generations. We are at Designed to provide learning and development to break into an industry and forge a career the forefront of the change toward a greener, women within the industry, emphasising their value to companies, showing what can be opportunities for young female professionals, equal to their talents. more diversified and more socially responsible and to give them one-on-one access with logistics and transport industry. achieved and encouraging our members to WiLAT offers a platform for women aim high. experienced industry insiders, ‘Ignite’ has made a real difference in the region. The scheme has entrepreneurs to meet, exchange ideas and since been adopted by WiLAT globally, laying share best practice. We encourage women the foundations for future success around to challenge themselves, help them harness the world. their talent, and support them as they change the world.

8 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 9 Empowerment Corporate Social WiLAT chapters in Africa have been The Future particularly effective in the area of mobility. The empowerment of women is key to a more Responsibility Africa Forum held in Tanzania in 2015 agreed We have come a long way in a short equal future. Empowered women are able Whilst we work constantly for a better future on a continental corporate social responsibility time, and should be justly proud of our to access the tools, resources and learning for women, we do not lose sight of our other project to provide bicycles to women in achievements. From 12 chapters in 2013 that allow them to unlock their potential and responsibilities. Social justice is not just rural areas. This initiative was introduced we have grown to 18 chapters, and will th choose their own destinies. about better standards for women but for all, by the Uganda and Zambia chapters, with soon mark our 19 chapter in Myanmar. WiLAT Nigeria also supporting the project WiLAT supports change in four key areas: and WiLAT supports moves toward a more Going forward we must do more, open new progressive industry and society. by presenting bicycles to women in Ijahpada social mobility, labour participation, access to village who traditionally carry loads on chapters and grow to embrace more countries resources and control over decision making. Ms Gayani de Alwis, Chairperson of WiLAT their shoulders. and more members. We must advance our By encouraging women and the industry to Sri Lanka, was invited to be part of the Zero cause further, drive social change, help women engage at all levels, we can change the culture Hunger Challenge panel discussion during reach their potential and make the most of of our industry, and ensure a brighter, more the 2016 Compass Conference organised a career in the supply chain, logistics and equal future. by the Department of Chemical and Process transport industries. Excellent progress in this area is being made Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, by WiLAT Malaysia, who are working together Sri Lanka. Zero Hunger is one of the UN with businesses and policymakers to change Sustainable Goals, launched in 2012 with the women’s control over decision making. aim of eradicating hunger from global society.

Corporate Social Everyone in the transport and logistics industry has a role helping to protect the planet. WiLAT plays its part, helping raise awareness of issues, promoting alternatives and ensuring we fulfil our responsibilities to the planet and to future generations.

To this end WiLAT Sri Lanka has partnered with WWF, getting involved in the Earth Hour event and lighting a candle after the lights were off for one hour to pledge support to the environment.

10 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 11 opportunities, and representing women within the local CILT council. All WiLAT Our Logo WiLAT History members come together to share their experiences and achievements at the Global The WiLAT logo and pin were Conference held annually during the CILT designed by Dorothy Chan and International Convention. WiLAT supporters in Hong Kong. 2016 marked a significant step forward for The initial letter of ‘W’ for women WiLAT as the movement formalised two Where we come from regional structures: WiLAT Asia Forum and is replicated as a flying bird to WiLAT Africa Forum. Both were created to signify that women are flexible, Women in Logistics and Transport is the International Women’s promote closer links between chapters and industrious, holistic, strategic to drive activities in their regions. Group at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. The first and elegant. Birds are usually WiLAT chapter was founded in 2010 by a group of female Institute gregarious and work in teams members under Aisha Ali Ibrahim of CILT Nigeria. During the 2012 WiLAT GLOBAL CONVENOR WiLAT GLOBAL ADVISOR which is also a core value in the CILT Annual Convention in the UK, the importance of the WiLAT DEPUTY WiLAT GLOBAL CONVENOR logistics and transport world. message was recognised and the Institute committed to replicating WiLAT GLOBAL TREASURER its good works and experiences across the world. Our Vision At International Convention 2013 in Sri Lanka How we organise To be the most sought after WiLAT was launched globally under the COUNTRY WiLAT REGIONAL for advocacy, professionalism auspices of Dr Dorothy Chan, the first Asian WiLAT is organised into national chapters and WiLATS CO-ORDINATORS female President of CILT. Aisha Ali Ibrahim was led by a Global Convenor who sits on the CILT and empowerment of women nominated as Global Convenor, and the official International Management Committee. The WiLAT ‘W’ logo was adopted. Global Convenor, aided by the Global Advisor, is in supply chain, logistics responsible for the growth and development of and transport. Since then the movement has gone from WiLAT internationally and for co-ordinating the strength to strength. In 2016 Dr Dorothy Chan annual global conference. The Global Convenor stepped into the role of Global Advisor, and WiLAT ASIA FORUM Our Mission is supported by Regional Co-ordinators who WiLAT AFRICA FORUM the inauguration of WiLAT China during the organise and drive forward the WiLAT agenda rd 3 China International Logistics Development regionally, promoting the interests of women To promote the status of th Conference marked the 18 WiLAT chapter in and encouraging membership. Country women in logistics and transport, the world, representing over 1600 women in the Chairpersons work with and on behalf of to bring together those who supply chain, logistics and transport industries. women at the local level, organising events, WiLAT looks forward to inaugurating its 19th providing support and networking support talent and career chapter in 2017 in Myanmar. development of women and to 2013 provide a support network and Important Uganda – 7 March India – 11 March mentoring opportunities for Milestones Sri Lanka – 21 March South Africa – 2 May women in the sector. Global Launching of WiLAT Sri Lanka – 3 June Ireland – 17 September Pakistan – 29 October 2014 2012 Malaysia – 23 November Tanzania – 15 March 2016 2010 Hong Kong – 12 October Zambia – 26 November Gambia – 27 May 2015 Mauritius – 10 March 2017 Nigeria – 12 June Middle East – 23 October Ghana – 12 December Singapore – 19 August Zimbabwe – March China – 1 November Myanmar – 12 April

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CILT President Africa Forum 2017 – 2018 Co-ordinator Kevin Byrne Doreen Owusu-Fianko

WiLAT Global Asia Forum Convenor Co-ordinator Aisha Ali Ibrahim Sharifah Halimah

CILT Secretary WiLAT Global General Deputy

Keith Newton Convenor Vicky Koo

WiLAT Global WiLAT Global Advisor Treasurer Dorothy Chan Kelly Lee

14 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 15 WiLAT Regional Ghana Nigeria Tanzania Co-ordinators Doreen Aisha Ali Ibrahim Salha Mohammed Owusu-Fianko Kassim East Asia Alice Yip

Hong Kong Pakistan Uganda Vicky Koo Nasreen Haque Lucy Adeke

Middle East Nadia Abdul Aziz

India Singapore Zambia Ragini Yechury Kelly Lee Namwakwa Nachilongo South Asia Namalie Siyambalapitiya Malaysia South Africa Zimbabwe Amy Ooi Margaret Bango Lynette Chakwenya Country Chairpersons Contact Persons China Mauritius Sri Lanka Li Tong Nazeema Gayani de Alwis Ireland Seelarbokus 2013 – 2017 Helen Noble

Gambia Middle East Sri Lanka Jahumpa Ceesay Nadia Abdul Aziz Dhashma Myanmar Karunaratne 2017 – 2019 Sarabe Chan

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How we work The most recent such event was Africa Forum We connect 2016, held in Mauritius in March. It was As an organisation WiLAT works to promote organised under the theme ‘Exploring Africa A key part of our vision is increasing awareness the role of women in the logistics and transport Hub – Logistics and Transport as Growth of the success of women within the logistics industry at all levels from local to global. We Drivers’, and presided over by Guest of Honour and transport industry, and encouraging our engage with industry professionals at every Her Excellency Mrs Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, members to aim high. It is both a gratifying stage of their career, from students through to GCSK, CSK, PhD, President of the Republic and a significant development for WiLAT that industry leaders, and help make the voice of of Mauritius. the value of our women leaders is now being women heard in societies across the world. recognised, and we are increasingly being Local events invited to share expertise and explore how International events WiLAT can help improve female participation Individual chapters organise a number of and representation in the supply chain, The WiLAT Conference is the premier events and activities based on the WiLAT logistics and transport industries globally. networking event for women in the logistics agenda and responding to the needs of women and transport industry. Held annually during in their area. These include networking events, • WiLAT Global Convenor Aisha Ali Ibrahim and CILT’s International Convention, it is a chance awareness campaigns and mentoring schemes, Doreen Owusu-Fianko, WiLAT Africa Regional for members to share experiences, learn from and are determined by local chairpersons Co-ordinator, were invited to speak at the each other and celebrate achievement by and committees. Tokyo International Conference on African women throughout our industry. Development in Nairobi, Kenya. Outreach • WiLAT Sri Lanka were featured in Asian In June each year WiLAT members and • Gayani de Alwis, WiLAT Sri Lanka Development Bank’s Gender Equality supporters around the globe join together We work to bring the WiLAT message to all Chairperson was invited to help Flipkart in Diagnostic Report for Selected Sectors to celebrate Founders Day. With a variety members of the logistics industry globally. We Bangalore provide mentorship for female under Transport in July 2016. of activities from walks and visits, to meals engage with existing and potential members employees and explore how WiLAT could help and cocktails, it is an entertaining day out at individual and corporate levels, and aim to their female workforce improve their skillsets Find out more and a great chance to meet up with fellow create awareness and extend our influence and develop professionally. professionals in a less formal setting. into new regions. WiLAT activities are promoted on the CILT International and WiLAT websites, Regional events Corporate Social and published in the annual report. We also maintain an active digital presence, WiLAT organises Regional Conferences such Responsibility including Facebook and Twitter. as WiLAT Asia Forum and WiLAT Africa Forum. As a movement we meet our responsibilities These events bring together delegates from all Visit our websites: to society and to the planet. We encourage ciltinternational.org member countries in the region to network and members to seek alliances with like-minded ciltinternational.org/membership/ discuss pertinent supply chain, logistics and groups and work together toward a fairer, more women-in-transport-logistics/ transport issues. sustainable future, such as in Sri Lanka, where WiLAT have joined forces with Earth Hour to wilat.org promote green values within their country. Get social: facebook.com/ciltinternational Tweet: @cilt_global

18 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 19 A Year in the Life of WiLAT 3 – 12 June 2016 Location: International

Event: Anniversary of WiLAT Global Launch and (May 2016 – April 2017) Founders Day

WiLAT chapters organised a range of activities to celebrate the 6th anniversary of WiLAT’s Global Launch. Purple blouses dominated the streets as many chapters chose to ‘Walk for WiLAT’. In Singapore members enjoyed an evening walk amongst the beautifully lit buildings of the 8 May 2016 Marina Bay area before meeting for a meal at The Hawker Centre. Location: CILT International Convention in Montreal In Nigeria and Sri Lanka CILT International Vice Event: 4th WiLAT International Conference and Presidents Jibril Ibrahim and Romesh David joined Annual Meeting participants who refused to let rain hamper their celebrations, and Hong Kong celebrated with a meal The one day programme included a keynote and a birthday cake. There was also a walk in Ghana address by Fiona Murray, Vice President of Industrial and participants had refreshments in La Tante DC10, Products at Canadian National Railways. In her a restaurant inside a decommissioned McDonnell- presentation ‘Taking our Place at the Table’, Fiona Douglas passenger jet. discussed the challenge of encouraging women into the industry and shared her own success story as a leading female figure in sales and marketing in supply chain management. She emphasised the need for determination and readiness to attempt new ventures and urged delegates to be courageous in planning for and managing their futures.

Addressing the convention, Member of Parliament for Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne Sherry Romanado encouraged delegates to challenge themselves to excel. As a mother of two who has held many board positions she is an example to all of how to succeed in a male dominated world. 10 June 2016 Location: Mauritius

Event: Presidential visit

Chairperson Mrs Nazeema Seelarbokus and members of WiLAT Mauritius visited President of the Republic of Mauritius, Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim. During a meeting at the State House the goals and developmental objectives of WiLAT Mauritius were discussed, and the President, who is also Matron of WiLAT Mauritius, assured Mrs Seelarbokus of her support and promised that her office would facilitate future meetings to ensure that the group’s aims are achieved.

20 ciltinternational.org 21 11 June 2016 28 July 2016 Location: Sri Lanka Location: Nigeria

Event: Annual Strategic Planning Workshop Event: Conference and Award Dinner

15 WiLAT Executive Committee members met The WiLAT ‘Impact’ Mentoring Programme at the EFL Campus for their Annual Strategic was launched in Nigeria during their Annual Planning Workshop. CILT International Vice Conference. Gayani de Alwis, WiLAT Team President Romesh David and CILT Sri Lanka Leader for Mentorship supported the event by Chair Captain Lasitha Cumaratunga also delivering her keynote speech titled ‘Mentoring addressed the workshop. – an irreplaceable ladder for sustainable development’ in which she shared WiLAT Sri Lanka’s experience with their pioneering ‘Ignite’ programme. The one-day event ended with an award dinner and dance.

29 June 2016 Location: Sri Lanka

Event: Inspire

The ‘Inspire’ motivational programme was organised by WiLAT Sri Lanka in partnership with the CILT Young Professionals’ Forum (YPF). Industry leaders shared their career experiences 29 July 2016 with over 300 participants from universities, Location: Hong Kong private institutions and the corporate sector, giving delegates an idea of what they will face in the Event: Brexit Forum corporate world and what they must do in order to survive and thrive. Kelly Lee, WiLAT Singapore visited WiLAT Hong Kong and attended a Brexit Forum sponsored by China Daily and the University of Hong Kong. Speakers from the Qianhai Institute for Innovative Research, the Hong Kong-APEC Trade Policy Study Group, the Directorate of Trade and Investment, 27 July 2016 Hong Kong and Macao, the British Consulate- Location: Sabah, Malaysia General, the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute and the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Event: Launch of New WiLAT Chapter addressed the unexpected nature of Brexit, the uncertainties in global currency markets, US Sharifah Halimah of WiLAT Malaysia attended a interest rate hikes, fragile Japanese economics, membership drive dinner to launch a new WiLAT the movements of goods and products between UK chapter in Sabah. Ramli Amir of CILT Malaysia, and EU in the future, and Britain’s dozens of trade Sharifah Halimah, Chairperson of WiLAT Malaysia pacts with Europe. The meeting concluded that and Siti Noraishah, Chairperson of WiLAT Malaysia with changes on the way, we may see globalisation for Sabah were all quoted positively in the New via a new form of regional co-operation. Sabah Times.

22 ciltinternational.org 23 21 August 2016 September 2016 Location: Hong Kong Location: Nigeria

Event: Tram Party Event: Promotion Celebration

WiLAT and Young Persons of CILT Hong Kong WiLAT Global Convenor Ms Aisha Ali Ibrahim organised a fun tram party for Pokémon fans. received a surprise party to congratulate Over 50 participants travelled the busiest streets her promotion to Port Manager of Lagos in Hong Kong on the oldest tram in the world, Port Complex. WiLAT Nigeria members from proudly carrying the WiLAT banner. the Railways, Aviation, Seaports, Training Institutions and the Transport Ministries attended the celebration.

20 September 2016 Location: Sri Lanka

Event: Infrastructure Summit 26 August 2016 WiLAT Global Advisor Dr Dorothy Chan, WiLAT South Asia Regional Co-ordinator Namalie Location: Kenya Siyambalapitiya, Professor Amal Kumarage and Past Chairpersons of CILT Sri Lanka were among Event: Tokyo International Conference on Africa the panellists at the LBR LBO Infrastructure Development Summit. The discussion was moderated by WiLAT Sri Lanka Chairperson Gayani de Alwis. WiLAT was invited by the African Union to participate in a side event at the Tokyo International Conference on Africa Development in Nairobi. WiLAT was represented by Global Convenor Aisha Ali Ibrahim and Africa Regional Co-ordinator Doreen Owusu-Fianko.

26 August 2016 22-23 September 2016 Location: Sri Lanka Location: Sri Lanka

Event: Motivational Talk to Women’s Rugby Team Event: Maritime Conference

The South Asia Gateway Terminal, a private port WiLAT members were part of the Organising terminal operator who sponsors women’s rugby Committee of the Colombo International Maritime in Sri Lanka, invited WiLAT Chairperson Gayani Conference (CIMC). WiLAT Global Advisor Dr de Alwis to address the female sevens team. Dorothy Chan was invited as a keynote speaker, and WiLAT Sri Lanka Chairperson Gayani de Alwis was a speaker and moderator at the event.

24 ciltinternational.org 25 24 September 2016 November 2016 Location: Sri Lanka Location: Sri Lanka

Event: Annual Walk Event: ‘Ignite’ Celebration

WiLAT Sri Lanka held their annual walk on the WiLAT Sri Lanka celebrated the second theme ‘Striking a balance for a greener tomorrow’ anniversary of its flagship ‘Ignite’ Mentoring in partnership with Earth Hour. Over 500 Programme at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. participants took part in the 5km walk. 20 mentees were inducted under 12 mentors and each received a guidebook before pledging their support to the programme and lighting the ‘Ignite’ Lamp. A panel discussion and keynote address followed. The evening was rounded off with entertainment from young all-female singing group Sincatelle.

1 November 2016 Location: China

Event: Launch of New Chapter

Our 18th chapter, WiLAT China, was launched at an event attended by CILT international 9 December 2016 representatives and WiLAT members. Professor Location: Singapore Wang Derong, President of CILT China and Mr Wang Ensang, Secretary General of CILT China Event: WiLAT Function pledged their full support to WiLAT. A certificate was presented to Ms Li Tong, Chairperson of WiLAT Singapore hosted a Christmas Mixer with WiLAT China and CEO of China Central Television industry leaders at the Singapore Cricket Club. Logistics Channel. WiLAT Global Advisor Dr CILT Singapore President Mr Karmjit Singh and Dorothy Chan delivered an address on the WiLAT Singapore Chairperson Ms Kelly Lee gave background leading to the formation of WiLAT. their annual report for 2016 during the event.

26 ciltinternational.org 27 7 – 11 December 2016 8 January 2017 Location: Singapore Location: Malaysia

Event: Technical Visit Event: Anniversary of Asia Forum

WiLAT Hong Kong led the first Career and WiLAT Asia Forum celebrated their 1st anniversary Life Formula (CALF) Professional Advancement in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. WiLAT Regional Programme with an informative technical Convenor Professor Sharifah Halimah chaired visit to Singapore. CILT Singapore President a tea talk with special guest Ms Sun Wenping Karmjit Singh gave a speech on public transport representing WiLAT Hong Kong and China. development to the Hong Kong CALF enrolees. Other WiLAT members were able to join the A big thank you to both CILT and WiLAT in celebration virtually. Singapore for such a well organised programme.

17 December 2016 Location: Zambia

Event: WiLAT Walk

WiLAT Zambia held a walk in Lusaka under the theme ‘Enhancing Gender Diversity in Logistics 26 January 2017 and Transport’ to celebrate their Founders Day and to raise funds for the ‘Ride a Bike’ mobility project Location: Sri Lanka for rural women. Event: Mock Interviews

WiLAT Sri Lanka hosted a workshop for mentees December 2016 to brush up on their interview skills. The event gave participants valuable insight into the employment Location: Nigeria process and how best to showcase their talents. Event: Hospice Donations

WiLAT Nigeria donated four wheelchairs and patient supplies to the Hearts of Gold Hospice just before Christmas, where they also spent time chatting to patients. This was followed by further donations to Gbagada General Hospital.

28 ciltinternational.org 29 1 February 2017 February 2017 Location: India Location: Sri Lanka

Event: Seminar Event: Field Visits

WiLAT India conducted a seminar at The WiLAT Sri Lanka organised field visits to Entrepreneurship School, Gurgoan on Hayleys Freezone and the Colombo port. ‘Opportunities for Women’. The sessions included WiLAT congratulated the Chair of Sri Lanka a variety of speakers from entrepreneurs and HR Ports Authority for leading the way in training professionals, to trainers and educators in the South Asia’s first group of female gantry crane field of logistics and transport. A large number operators at the port. The operators completed of management school students attended their passing out ceremony during the the programme and it was decided to start a celebrations on International Women’s Day. mentorship programme to guide and support students making their way in the industry.

22 February 2017 Location: Hong Kong

Event: Women’s Day Celebrations

WiLAT participated in Hong Kong’s ‘Women in the Spotlight’ event and staged a performance as part of the celebrations for International Women’s Day.

8 March 2017 Location: Nigeria

Event: Women’s Day Celebrations

A delegation including WiLAT Global Convenor Aisha Ali Ibrahim joined the APM Terminals International Women’s Day celebrations. Under the theme ‘Be Bold for Change’, the event focussed on helping organisations build cultures which encourage all members irrespective of gender to reach their potential. High on the agenda were issues of Diversity and Inclusion.

30 ciltinternational.org 31 18 March 2017 24 March 2017 Location: Ghana Location: Mauritius

Event: Ministerial Board Appointment Event: Anniversary Celebrations

Dr Doreen Owusu-Fianko, former MD of Ghana Global Advisor Dr Dorothy Chan, Deputy Global Airports, was nominated to the Ministerial Convenor Vicky Koo, and Global Treasurer Kelly Advisory Board of the Ministry of Aviation, Lee joined with WiLAT Mauritius to celebrate Ghana as the Institute’s representative. Dr the chapter’s first anniversary. The one day Owusu-Fianko is a council member of CILT event, opened by WiLAT Mauritius Chairperson Ghana, Chair of WiLAT Ghana and WiLAT Nazeema Jaulim-Seelarbokus, also included a Regional Co-ordinator for Africa. The mandate conference on ‘Innovative Technology in Logistics of the Ministerial Board is to advise on policy, and Transport’. Speakers Dr Dorothy Chan and direction and operational strategy. Professor S.Z Cook Li from Tsinghua University covered recent developments in transport and the use of bio-ethanol as fuel. Dr Chan also voiced support for the construction of the Metro Express in Mauritius to promote public transport and relieve congestion. The WiLAT delegation 20 March 2017 was met by Her Excellency Mrs Ameenah Gurib- Location: Sri Lanka Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius and Matron of WiLAT Mauritius. Event: Signing Ceremony

WiLAT Sri Lanka held a signing ceremony during their 4th Anniversary celebrations to formalise their partnership with the UN’s 'HeforShe' campaign. At the event ten industry leaders signed the CEO commitment, pledging support for women’s empowerment.

32 ciltinternational.org 33 Who's Our Patrons A MESSAGE FROM... Who USD 1. 5 million. And as the Association has Her Excellency put it recently - "the tide has shifted'. Mrs Ameenah WiLAT, with its network of 18 chapters spread in different parts of the world is now well Gurib-Fakim poised to transform itself into a privileged President of the mouthpiece and an effective instrument for the Republic of Mauritius, promotion of the rights of women globally, and Patron WiLAT Mauritius more so, for women engaged in the logistics and transport sector. I am thankful to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Mauritius) and Women The international logistics and transportation in Logistics and Transport [Mauritius] (WiLAT) network is undergoing fundamental changes for having associated me with the launch of with developments in the field of technology. their first international publication titled, We Technology, especially new technology Inspire • We Impact. such as advanced robotics and artificial intelligence has impacted the logistics and I wish to commend the excellent initiative transport industry more than any other areas of WiLAT to sensitize the public in general, of economic activities. Indeed, technology has and transport and logistics professionals now pervaded every aspect of the world supply in particular, on the crucial importance of chain with enhanced operational efficiency and these two sectors for sustained growth and service delivery, significant costs reduction and development for countries across the world. greater customer satisfaction. Since its inception, WiLAT has been at the There is no denying that organisations that have forefront of major debates relating to the placed a high premium on new technology logistics and transport industry, and for are those that are able to survive and the advancement of the cause of women. remain above the curve in this increasingly True to its mission "to strengthen, unite and competitive global landscape. raise the profile of women in logistics and transport internationally', WiLAT Mauritius The logistics and transport sector is has successfully organised a number of undoubtedly at a crossroads, particularly with key activities for the advocacy of women's the serious challenges that are looming ahead empowerment and entrepreneurship. Also, in the market of international trade such as it has been actively engaged in creating the need for faster movement of goods and women's awareness on such key issues as services, improved port and terminal facilities, climate change, agriculture, food security, more qualified personnel, improved safety and and entrepreneurship. security, lesser turnaround times, to name a few. It beholds institutions such as WiLAT to As we all know, entrepreneurship was once grapple with the emerging global imperatives regarded as the realm of men only. But today, and ensure that as professionals they continue the number of women entrepreneurs has to remain nimble and germane to the changing by far exceeded males. In the US alone, the requirements of the industry. National Association of Women Business Owners reports that there are over nine million I wish WiLAT [Mauritius] success and good companies that are owned by women. These luck in its future endeavours. companies employ more than eight million people and generate an annual turnover of

34 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 35 Industry & Commerce. In 2006, Ms Ho through hard work, dedication and a reputation major sponsors, works hard to support the Pansy Ho donated to Yunnan Mountain Heritage for honesty she rose through the ranks to the success of the chapter. Regional Patron Asia Foundation to establish a Handicraft Centre position of Special Assistant to the Honourable that helps local women acquire skills for Minister of Petroleum and Energy. Ms Pansy Ho, a Fellow of sustainable development. Dr Kema the Chartered Institute of Following a distinguished 23 year career Logistics and Transport, Internationally, Ms Ho serves as a Committee in the vital oil and gas sector of the Nigerian Chikwe is the Managing Director of Member of the United Nations Development economy, Princess Haastrup retired Patron Shun Tak Holdings Limited, a Programme – Peace & Development meritoriously from active public service in 2006. WiLAT Nigeria Hong Kong listed conglomerate that operates Foundation, an Executive Committee Member After retirement she went into the maritime Dr Kema Chikwe is in the property development, hospitality of the World Travel and Tourism Council, and sector and became an inspirational leader of currently the National and tourism, transportation, and investment was appointed the first ever Ambassador for ENL Consortium Ltd, working as Executive Vice Woman Leader of the businesses. She is also the Co-Chairperson the Louvre in China in 2013. In recognition of Chairperson of the entity that manages the People’s Democratic and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings her outstanding contribution to business and operations of Terminals C & D at the Lagos Port Party (PDP) in Nigeria. As a Limited, and holds a respectable number of active participation in community services, Complex, Apapa. Under her expert direction, key player in Nigerian politics she is widely executive roles in various private and quasi- Ms Ho has received awards from various the two terminals have been repositioned, recognised for her commitment, her dedication governmental entities in Hong Kong, Macau governments and renowned organisations in improving output and efficiency, and leading and her dynamic leadership abilities. Beyond and China including Shun Tak – China Travel Hong Kong and worldwide. She was appointed to increased productivity. politics, Dr Chikwe is a distinguished public Shipping Investments Limited, Sociedade de a Justice of the Peace by the Government of Princess Haastrup is also Chair of the Sea administrator, educationalist, gender and social Turismo e Diversões de Macau, Air Macau the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ports Terminal Operators Association of Nigeria engineer, activist, writer, and diplomat. Company Limited and Macau International in 2015. She was also bestowed Officier De (STOAN), an association uniting key players Airport Company Limited. L’Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres in 2004, Officier de L’Ordre du Merite Agricole in 2007 and from sea port terminal operations with leading Dr Chikwe’s dynamism came to the fore when she was appointed as Minister of In addition to her wide array of business Chevalier de L'Ordre National du Merite in 2008 figures from Nigeria’s maritime industry. Transport in the cabinet of the former President interests, Ms Ho supports a host of economic, by the Government of France, and Ordine della A Fellow of both the Certified Institute Olusegun Obasanjo following Nigeria’s return social and public organisations, both locally Stella della Solidarietà Italiana and Grande of Shipping and the Chartered Institute to democracy in 1999. In presiding over 20 and internationally, in order to give back Ufficiale dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia by of Logistics and Transport, she also holds Federal Government parastatals, including the to the community. Locally, Ms Ho serves the Government of Italy in 2006 and 2015. a Doctorate Degree (DBA) in Business Nigerian Ports Authority, the National Maritime as Chairperson designate and Executive Administration (Honoris Causa) from the Authority, and the Nigeria Inland Waterways Committee Member of the Hong Kong Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Authority, Dr Chikwe significantly became the Federation of Women, Vice President of the Princess Vicky Haastrup (LAUTECH) Ogbomosho. first woman to be appointed as the head of a Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, and Patron major infrastructure ministry. Her achievements Vice-Convener of the Hong Kong Federation Princess Haastrup has been recognised with WiLAT Nigeria in office include the dredging of Nigeria’s of Women Entrepreneurs Committee. many honours and awards including Maritime waterways, and the introduction of a series Princess Vicky Haastrup is a Woman of the Year 2006 from The Pathways In Macau, Ms Ho serves as a Member of of initiatives designed to radically reduce very active and prominent Africa, and the Excellence Humanitarian the Government of Macau SAR Women and turnaround time at the country’s ports. woman in Nigeria’s Service Award of the International Association Children Commission, Honorary Advisor to maritime sector. Princess of Lions Clubs, Okota, in 2008. In 2010 she She achieved similar success as the first the Macau Women Association, and as the Victoria Ayodele Okunloye received the Award for Excellence by the female Minister of Aviation (2000 -2003) Chartered Patron of Zonta Club of Macau. (as born) schooled in Women’s International Shipping and Trading where her achievements include a review of Nigeria before heading to In China, Ms Ho is a Standing Committee Association (WISTA), the Excellence Award by Nigerian Aviation policy, creating the Nigerian England where she graduated Member of the Beijing Municipal Committee the Nigerian Port Consultative Council (PCC) Meteorological Agency (NIMET), the realisation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative in Akure Ondo State capital, and the Woman of Murtala Mohommed Airport Terminal 2, the Management from Holborn College, now Conference, Standing Committee Member of Valour Award from the National Centre for initiation of a code sharing agreement with Kaplan Holborn College, London. of the All-China Federation of Industry Women’s Development. She was named WiLAT South African Airline, and the signing of a Nigeria Role Model in 2013. A philanthropist & Commerce, Vice President of the China She also took professional courses at multiple designation agreement with foreign of repute, Princess Vicky Haastrup is a great Chamber of Tourism of ACFIC, Vice the London Management Centre, London airlines that allowed leading international supporter of women’s empowerment. Having Chairperson and Committee Member of the Corporate Training Centre, and Pitman Central airlines such as KLM and Lufthansa to land in worked hard to attain an enviable position China Association of Women Entrepreneurs, College, London. On her return to Nigeria in more than one Nigerian airport. She further in a male-dominated sector she stands out and a Member of the China Women’s Chamber 1984, she joined the services of the Nigerian initiated the dual designation that allowed in a highly competitive environment. She is of Commerce of the All-China Federation of National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) where Virgin Airlines and British Airways to fly UK- a Trustee of WiLAT Nigeria and, as one of its Nigeria routes, and enhanced air transportation

36 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 37 between Nigeria and USA by signing the As the PDP National Woman Leader, Dr Chikwe Open Skies Agreement with the United States is engaging with the effective mobilisation Our Key Speakers at WiLAT Government, which was endorsed by President of PDP women. She has initiated both the Bill Clinton in 2002. During her tenure Dr E-Women Programme for young women in Chikwe also contributed to the development politics, and the disaggregated gender audit Global Meeting, Macao 2017 of local airports and, as a result of her strategic of PDP women. In 2013 she launched the first intervention, Imo State Airport is now one PDP Women in Power calendar and recently of the busiest domestic airports in Nigeria organised a re-orientation/strategising following years of dormancy. workshop themed ‘Be the Change you want to see’ for PDP Women and Youth leaders. Secretary of the APC National Elections Between 2005 and 2006, Dr Chikwe was Hadiza Bala Planning Committee from June 2014 to April Chair of the Joint Admission and Matriculations Dr Chikwe is a renowned writer. Her books 2015, an Administrative Secretary of the APC Board (JAMB), where her enduring reforms are included in both the Nigerian and Usman Presidential Campaign from January 2015 to included expediting the release of exam American curriculum. Her NGO – Women and Managing Director, April 2015, and as a Member of the Presidential results, establishing a mechanism for the A New Orientation continues to empower Nigerian Ports Inauguration Planning Committee representing reinforcement of security during exams and women across the country. Her goal is to Authority the in-coming Administration from April – the automation of JAMB operations, which work relentlessly for change for all women May 2015. led to the eradication of manual manipulation in Nigeria. The hard-working and of results. amiable Hadiza Bala Usman was born on 2nd In July 2015, she was appointed as the Chief Dr Chikwe is happily married to Chief (Nze) January 1976 in Zaria Kaduna State, Nigeria. of Staff to the Kaduna State Governor, a A versatile and resourceful politician, Dr Herbert Chikwe and they are blessed with She started her education at Ahmadu Bello position she held until her appointment in July Chikwe was appointed Nigeria’s Ambassador 5 children and 17 grandchildren. University Zaria Staff Primary School and 2016 as the first female Managing Director to Ireland and Iceland from 2008 – 2011. In went on to complete both her Secondary and of the Nigerian Ports Authority where she this role she initiated economic diplomacy Undergraduate Studies at the Ahmadu Bello immediately started making landmark reforms. through the International Gateway Economic University campus Zaria with a BSc in Business Partnership Summit Programme and also Administration (1996 – 2000). She later President Muhammadu Buhari appointed led economic teams with the Irish Minister obtained an MA in Development Studies from her as a Member of the Presidential of Integration to Nigeria to help promote the University of Leeds, UK (2008 – 2009). Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption investment in Nigeria. Today, there are many in September 2015. Irish firms operating in Nigeria. Hadiza Bala Usman started her career in June 1999 as a Research Assistant at the Centre In April 2014, Hadiza Bala Usman co-founded In 1996 Dr Chikwe represented Imo State for Democratic Development and Research the global movement #BringBackOurGirls at the first ladies’ meeting of the Economic Training (CEDDERT), a non-governmental which has been demanding the rescue of the Community of West African States’ Peace organisation in Zaria. From July 2000 she 219 young girls abducted by the terrorist group Mission. She was also nominated by UNIFEM worked as an Enterprise Officer at the Bureau Boko Haram from Chibok Secondary School in and the National Council of Women’s Societies of Public Enterprise, the agency charged Borno State North East Nigeria. to join the Nigerian delegation to the 1995 with the implementation of the privatisation Her accolades include being recognised by the Beijing International Women’s Conference in programme of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Financial Times as one of the most influential China. Dr Chikwe further represented Imo State In 2004 she was hired by the UNDP for the women of 2014, being named amongst CNN’s in the National Political Reform Conference in Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) most inspiring women of 2014 and being listed 2005 where she served on the Committee on as a Special Assistant to the Minister on by Ebony Magazine as one of the 100 most Power Sharing. Project Implementation. From 2011 to July 2015 influential black women in the world in 2014. she worked as Director of Strategy of the Good Dr Chikwe started primary school in Aba. Governance Group, another non-governmental She attended Queen’s College, Lagos for Hadiza Bala Usman is a very strong advocate organisation. her secondary education and the Advanced of women and on her appointment as MD of the Nigeria Ports Authority immediately Teachers Training College in Owerri before As a member of the ruling All Progressives embraced WiLAT. In supporting the WiLAT proceeding to Queens College, City University Congress party (APC) she served on various Nigeria ‘Impact’ Mentoring Programme in 2016 of New York, where she obtained Bachelors Committees, including as a member of the she said "I'm a product of mentoring and I and Masters degrees in French. She studied for APC Strategy Committee from January 2014 strongly believe in mentoring". her Doctorate Degree in Curriculum Education to December 2014, defining the Policy thrust at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1995. of the Party and consequently developed the Hadiza Bala Usman is a WiLAT role model Party Manifesto. She also served as a Member/ and a pride to all women.

38 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 39 Services Industry Authority (1995-2005), Miriam Lau, Chair of the Standing Committee on WiLAT Leaders Disciplined Services, Salaries and Conditions OBE, GBS, JP of Service (1991-2000), Chairman of the Consultant, King & Correctional Services Children’s Educational Wood Mallesons Trust Fund (1990-1999), Member of the Fight Crime Committee (1989-2001), Member of Ms Miriam Lau is a the Hospital Governing Committee, Kowloon founding member of WiLAT Hospital (1993-2001), Member of the Port Hong Kong. A graduate of the University of and Maritime Board (1998-2003), Member On June 12, 2010 Aisha initiated WiLAT Hong Kong and a solicitor since 1977, she has of the Logistics Development Council (2001- Aisha in Nigeria during her tenure as the Female received numerous honours and awards from 2013), Member of the Maritime Industry representative on the Council of CILT Nigeria. the Hong Kong Government for meritorious Council (2003-2013), Member of the Port Ali Ibrahim She has since then remained on the council service. In 2007 she received the Women of Development Council (2003-2013), Member of WiLAT Global as WiLAT Chairperson. In 2011 at the Influence – Professional of the Year Award in the Board of the Hong Kong Airport Authority Convenor conference in Australia, she again brought recognition of her outstanding achievements (2012-2014), Council Member of Hong Kong Chairperson WiLAT the few Malaysian and the Nigerian women as a female leader in Hong Kong. Baptist University (2005-2011), Member of the Nigeria in attendance together for further discussions. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Commission on Strategic Development (2009- FCILT, FNIS, FPTM In 2012 the then International President Allan Logistics and Transport and from 1988 to 2012), and Chairperson of the Liberal Party Waller gave Aisha the opportunity to present (2008-2012). Ms Aisha Ali Ibrahim is both the Founder and the formal proposal of the female group at the 2012 was a member of the Legislative Council. the Global Convenor of WiLAT. She attended As the Legislative Council Member for the conference in Birmingham, UK. Dr Dorothy Queens College, Yaba, Lagos from 1973 to Chan the then incoming International President Transport Functional Constituency, she gained 1978. She obtained a BSc in International the respect of the diversified transport and and the Council of Trustees took interest and Studies from the Ahmadu Bello University, formally launched the global group in Colombo, logistics trades as one of the longest serving Zaria in 1983, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public legislators on transport matters. Ms Lau is Sri Lanka in 2013 where Aisha was appointed Administration (PGDPA) from the Academic the Global Convenor. Honorary Advisor and Honorary Chairperson Staff College of Nigeria in 1991 and an MSc in of many associations and bodies in Hong Kong Transport from the University of Wales, Cardiff Aisha Ali Ibrahim is an Assistant General and is currently the Hong Kong Deputy of the in 1994. Manager with the Nigerian Ports Authority and National People’s Congress, People’s Republic has over 30 years working experience at the of China, and Honorary Chairperson of the She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute seaport. She chose to serve her mandatory one Liberal Party. of Logistics and Transport, a Fellow of the year National Youth Service with the Nigerian Nigerian Institute of Shipping, a Fellow of the Customs Office from 1983 to 1984, before Her professional roles include work as a African Centre for Supply Chain and a Fellow practicing solicitor – Consultant of King joining the organisation in 1985 as a Personnel of the Port and Terminal Management Officer 2. She rose to the position of Assistant & Wood Mallesons, a Notary Public, and a Academy of Nigeria. China-Appointed Attesting Officer (since 1995). Manager Personnel before being transferred Her present public roles include service as Aisha, an experienced logistics and transport to the Traffic Department (Operations) as Hong Kong Deputy of the National People’s professional, has attended seminars, courses Manager Traffic in 1992. Congress, PRC, Honorary Chair of the Liberal and visits at major ports around the world. She became the head of the Traffic Party, as well as Honorary Advisor and She joined the Institute as a student in Cardiff Department in the Lagos Port Complex, Honorary Chair of miscellaneous associations in 1993 and has a history of active involvement Apapa as Traffic Manager in 2007. She was and bodies. in many of its activities, including International later posted to Tin-Can Island Port in 2013 and Regional Conferences. At the conference and to the Corporate Headquarters in 2016 Her previous public service roles include as in Malta in 2010, during the AGM, she Legislative Councillor (1988-2012), Legislative as Assistant General Manager Operations. This observed the under-representation of women was her last posting before being appointed as Council Member for the Transport and in the Institute and in the industry. She went Communications Functional Constituency Port Manager in 2016, a position she currently on to make CILT history when by bringing holds. Her hard work and commitment to all 1995 – 1997, Legislative Council Member together the few women in attendance, for the Transport Functional Constituency she does involves her in several assignments including Dr Dorothy Chan, it was resolved and positions of responsibility. 1998-2012, Regional Councillor (1986-1991), that efforts be made to encourage other Member of Law Reform Commission (1990- women to join the Institute for their career 1996), Chairman of Security and Guarding growth and development.

40 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 41 Aisha has been rewarded for her work both In Hong Kong, she has served various She believes the Institute will benefit greatly locally and internationally. In 2014 she was Dr Dorothy government committees including the from the setting up of a women’s group to the first female to be awarded the prestigious Advisory Council on the Environment, and the cover activities outside formal training and CILT International President's Medal, presented Chan Social Welfare Advisory Council. She is the education. WiLAT’s inclusive philosophy makes by Dr Dorothy Chan at the International WiLAT Global Advisor Chairperson of the Sustainable Agricultural it unique within the industry. WiLAT chapters Conference in Malaysia. Dr Chan is the current CILT International Development Fund (SADF) Advisory work with young people, with the community WiLAT Global Advisor and has continued to be President Committee, a member of the Board of Directors and with other interest groups. The fast of immense support as a role model to women. 2013-14 of the Hong Kong Research & Development growing nature of WiLAT is a demonstration Hon. Fellow, CILT Centre for Logistics and Supply Chain of women’s ability to communicate to help Aisha's vision and passion for the career Management Enabling Technology Limited, each other and to treasure companionship. growth and development of women and the Dr Dorothy Chan started her career in and is the Independent Non-Executive Director young in all spheres of life, particularly in the transport as a professional transport officer of MTR Corporation Limited, and AMS Public Serving as WiLAT Global Advisor, her strong logistics and transport sector, inspired her in the Transport Department of the Hong Transport Holdings Limited. In Dubai in 2015 desire is to support women pursuing a career to initiate several groups that benefit from Kong Government. She retired as Deputy she received an award given by UNASCO and in supply chain, logistics and transport, and to networking and empowerment opportunities. Commissioner of Transport in 2002 and was was conferred with the honour of ‘Global role be a strong partner with all our stakeholders. WiLAT which is one such example is fast awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star for her model to all women’. She believes the best of WiLAT is yet to come. spreading globally. Aisha remains appreciative meritorious service. She is now the Deputy to the CILT Trustees for providing the Director of the School of Continuing and Speaking about WiLAT, she said: “The global opportunity and the platform which led Professional Education at the University launching of WiLAT in 2013 represents a to the formation WiLAT. of Hong Kong, and Head of the Centre for significant milestone during my term as Logistics and Transport. She is a graduate International President.” As the first Asian Aisha greatly enjoys playing her part in of the University of Hong Kong where she female President of the Institute, she sees the the development and success of women obtained her Masters degree and Doctorate. importance of diversity in the transport and and young professionals. She is a visionary supply chain industry and the emergence of leader and continues to inspire and impact Committed to a career in transport and a younger generation of female professionals on the lives of many. In her words "CILT and logistics, she has continued to pursue her who are highly educated and prepared to take WiLAT will continue to grow, spread and lead professional development through CILT. Dr on challenges. in professionalism". Chan has been a CILT member since 1978, serving the Hong Kong chapter as Honorary Stepping down as International President in Secretary and becoming the first female 2015, Dr Chan takes on the role of Global President of CILT Hong Kong in 1989. She WiLAT Advisor, supporting Aisha Ibrahim to was an International Vice President of the develop WiLAT. She sees her role as aiding and Institute between 2003 and 2007 and became listening, as well as drawing attention to the the International President in 2013. During needs of female members in the Institute. that year, she launched WiLAT globally in Sri Lanka, oversaw the implementation of a new WiLAT logo, and opened a path for WiLAT to develop globally. She was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Institute in 2015.

42 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 43 She is currently engaged in Aviation and Ms Ovbude is a veteran of the Nigerian Ports WiLAT Regional Tourism Consulting and is the Chairperson Authority (NPA), where she rose through the of the Tourism Safety and Security Initiative, ranks to the position of Assistant General an NGO in Ghana. As a Paul Harris Fellow of Manager. She retired voluntarily from the Co-ordinators Rotary International, she is actively involved NPA in April 2005. She is happily married in humanitarian service to community with children. and mankind. She has travelled extensively throughout She continues to be a passionate supporter Alice Yip Doreen her career to Africa, Europe, America and of young women in the logistics and WiLAT Regional Canada, as well as South America, the Middle transport industry. Owusu-Fianko East and Asia, representing government and Co-ordinator WiLAT Regional corporate bodies on a number of bilateral East Asia Co-ordinator Africa and multi-lateral negotiation teams. These Lizzie O. Ms Alice Yip is the 2016 – 2018 include the Permanent Joint Commissions regional co-ordinator of for Economic Co-operation between Ovbude WiLAT East Asia and one of the Chairperson WiLAT Ghana Ghana and other countries, the Bilateral Air WiLAT Regional founding members of WiLAT Hong Kong. She Services Agreements between Ghana and Dr Doreen Owusu-Fianko is the WiLAT Africa Co-ordinator is currently a Council member of CILT Hong other countries, Commercial Co-operation Regional Co-ordinator for the year 2016-2018, Africa Kong, and has been a Chartered Member of Agreements between Ghana Airways and the Chairperson for WiLAT Ghana. She 2013 – 2016 CILT since 2010. joined the CILT family as an Associate Member and Other Airlines, Routes and Markets Ms Lizzie Ovbude is the Managing Director of CILT UK in the early eighties, and became a Development for the national air and tourism Alice is Marketing Manager in the of Ports and Terminals Operations Nigeria Chartered Fellow of CILT Ghana in June 2010. industries, and also attracting new airlines Federation of Hong Kong Industries, engaging Limited (PTOL), a private terminal operator She is an aviation and tourism expert with to airports in Ghana. in e-commerce, digital marketing, fin-tech, at the Port Harcourt Port, Rivers State. trade shows and events management. Prior over 40 years’ experience in the industry. She She has also received many awards for her to this she held managerial positions at L’Oréal continues to use her immense experience and work in the industry, winning the Millennium Ms Ovbude was educated at the University Hong Kong and DHL Hong Kong. With over expertise for the development of her country Excellence Award for Tourism Promotion in of Benin, and the University of Wales, College a decade of solid experience in the logistics and her continent, especially in the Aviation 2010, the Inspirational Public Sector Leader of Cardiff, UK, where she obtained an MSc in and supply chain industries, Alice specialises and Tourism sectors. in Ghana Award by the IMANI Centre for Maritime Studies. in international supply chain management, Policy and Education in 2011, and the West With a major in Economics from the University A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics process improvement, lead logistics services, Africa Nobles Forum ‘Nobles International of Ghana, Legon, she has undertaken several and Transport, she attended and obtained air freight and multi-modal freight product Award’ for being an Eminent West African specialist courses in Aviation, Tourism and various certificates from other institutions development, logistics solutions and who upholds the virtues of Honesty, Integrity Management. Positions held during her including the Institute of Management warehouse management. and Accountability, also in 2011. In 2012 career include Head of Corporate Planning Technology, Enugu, and the Nigerian she won the Emerging Airports Conference and Commercial Departments at Ghana Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) in In her professional career, she has obtained (Dubai) award for ‘Woman in Aviation’ Airways, Director of the Ministry of Tourism, Zaria. She was Co-ordinator of the Regional several awards, including the Employee of the and the Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana, CEO of the Ghana Tourist Board, Implementation Committee of the International Year 2010 for the North Asia Pacific region in in Ghana’s Marketing Woman of the Year. and Managing Director of Ghana Airports Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code. DHL Global Forwarding, DHL’s Champion of Whilst in 2013 she received the National Company Ltd. She also served on the boards She combined this brief with her duties as the Innovation Award in 2008, and the Employee Achievers Award from Northern Youth for of a number of Public and Private Institutions NPA’s Liaison Officer for Port Management of the Quarter in 2007 Q4 at DHL Supply Peace and Development (NYUPED) Ghana in the Aviation and Tourism Industries. Association of West and Central Africa Chain, Hong Kong. as well as an Honorary Doctor of Letters (PMAWCA), as well as at the International Degree by the Oral Roberts University/ In Hong Kong, Alice was a member of the Association for Ports and Harbour (IAPH) Ministries of Tulsa, Oklahoma in recognition Logistics and Transport Training Board of the and Pan-African Association for Ports Co- of Distinguished Merit. She was awarded The Vocational Training Council (2012- 2016). As a operation (PAPC), representing the authority Woman of Excellence in Aviation and Tourism graduate in Global Supply Chain Management at various meetings internationally. Management from the Ghana Ministry of from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Gender Affairs and Social Protection in 2015 Alice was on the Board of Directors (2009 and in 2016 her outstanding contributions to -2015) and was the Convener of the Young WiLAT were recognised by WiLAT Nigeria. Alumni Sub-committee (2011 – 2015) of the Federation of Hong Kong Polytechnic University Alumni Association.

44 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 45 She has been an active part of the CILT and logistics industries in the Gulf and Nadia launched the NAFL Newsletter and their She has participated in various logistics and family since 2004, and now serves both CILT the oldest in the UAE. As Chairperson she website. She participated in the FIATA World freight forums including CILT International in Hong Kong and the central functions of CILT continues to represent the company at Congress in Egypt with NAFL in 2011. She took Convention in Malacca in 2014, representing internationally. She is a founding member, and regional events. Her support for the industry part in organising Fiata/Rame 2015 in Dubai, the UAE industry and women, Food and has been the Executive Chair and Chairperson is unending, and she enjoys working on and participated in the RAME event in Addis Logistics (DWTC) and leaders in logistics/ of the Young Members Committee in CILT various labour issues to ensure that standards Ababa 2016. annual air cargo handling conference. She was Hong Kong. She is currently a Council Member are maintained over the years. a part of the bid for the Regional Africa and and a Membership Committee Member of Her main role is to represent the UAE Middle East event and won the bid while in the Institute. She has been involved in supplying manpower freight industry to the public, airlines, and the conference in Istanbul. She helped win the to ports, airports, logistic companies and shipping lines. She has also worked on a joint bid to host the RAME annual event in Dubai in As Regional Co-ordinator for WiLAT in shipping lines. She was first elected 7 years venture with international and government mid-2015. East Asia she enjoys working to support ago as an Executive Board Member for NAFL organisations to offer value added services to and encourage local WiLAT groups and is and then elected again as Secretary General, the member companies, and to help in raising She is currently working on global events and passionate about promoting the interests of serving 4 years before being recently elected the freight standards in the country via training bidding for them for the United Arab Emirates. women in the sector throughout her region. as the President of the National Association and improved awareness. She is also working on e-learning programmes of Freight and Logistics. via the NAFL in order to offer global executive As Executive Board Member of Al Noor programmes via top reputed global universities Nadia Abdul She joined Dubai Aluminium Company during Centre for Children with Special Needs, she in UAE. In 2017, she was elected as Vice 2001 – 2003 in the marketing department helps raise funds for the special needs centre, President of the International Chamber of Aziz as an Assistant Business Analyst, dealing and assists with their event organisation. She Commerce (ICC): Steering Committee for WiLAT Regional with international agents, price fixing on the has been on the board for more than 6 years. Customs and Trade Facilitation UAE chapter Co-ordinator London Metal Exchange market and reporting In May 2012, Nadia was elected as responsible for marketing the organisation and Middle East on a daily basis to the board of directors and Chairperson of WiLAT Middle East. While conducting value added events and workshops stakeholders on local and international market for its members. Chairperson outlook for the aluminium industry. She went heading this non-profit organisation, WiLAT Middle East on to complete her Masters Degree and also she has a fully-fledged plan to empower As the Chairperson of WiLAT Middle East, she joined UNASCO, a national freight forwarding women in this association and the Middle works on coaching and holistic programmes Ms Nadia Abdul Aziz is President of the company based in the UAE, and started to East region through training, networking, for women, and represents WiLAT at global National Association of Freight and Logistics manage their international agents and clients. site visits to top industry organisations, conferences. WiLAT Middle East aims to create (NAFL), a chapter of the International She successfully integrated their entire workshops, and enhanced relations with a happier workforce, focussing around the use Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations marketing and advertising campaign and government, universities and the private of happiness coaching and meditation, whilst (FIATA) in the United Arab Emirates. She leads integrated all their systems. She steadfastly sector. International collaborations between working closely with Global WiLAT to further all events, marketing, and public relations worked her way up to Managing Director various logistics associations related to women our programme and ideas. work for the Association. She is also Managing over the past 15 years and is also now a major have been put in place, and she is striving to Director/Partner with UNASCO. shareholder in the company. enhance the knowledge, work opportunities and multicultural understanding of her region. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Namalie In 2006 Nadia was nominated as a Dubai Marketing and Advertising, and her Masters Land Transport Executive Board member In May 2014, she represented the Middle East Siyambalapitiya Degree in Business Administration from region at the CILT International Convention by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce WiLAT Regional the American University in Dubai. She has and won the bid to host the global event in business units. Nadia participated in the Co-ordinator since taken further courses, in Business Dubai 2015. GCC Land Transport Forum in Qatar, South Asia Communications at Edinburgh University in representing UAE land transportation 1998, and in Web Design and Multimedia at problems and opportunities. She works Ms Namalie Siyambalapitiya is Oxford College, London in 2000. She became closely with international associations the Director of the Planning of the Road a Certified ISO Internal Auditor in 2001 and including FIATA, TIACA, TT CLUB, NAFL and Development Authority, one of the largest a Certified Trade and Logistics Professional UAE government bodies, as well as the private government organisations receiving the (CTLP), certified by Dubai Trade. sector, creating various events for them and third highest allocation from the government A UAE National, born in Dubai, Nadia is a working constantly with board members budget, and responsible for development and marketing, freight and logistics professional, to improve training facilities, courses and management of the National Road Network. who worked for some time in the family tutors, and to provide value added services business DULSCO, one of the largest to its membership. manpower supply companies to the shipping

46 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 47 She has served at the Road Development She is the WiLAT Regional Co-ordinator for Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree by the Sultan of Pahang State, who bestowed Authority in different capacities, starting South Asia. She was a co-chair of WiLAT Sri Programme at the University of Vocational upon her the Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah as an engineer in a regional office, then Lanka at its inception in 2013, serving on the Technology (UNIVOTEC) Sri Lanka. (DSAP) in May 2015, which carries the title Project Engineer, and finally Chief Engineer Executive Committee of WiLAT and actively Dato’. for 29 years, including 7 years as the Deputy participating in the ‘Ignite’ mentoring scheme. Presently Namalie serves as a member Director of Planning. Presently, as the Director of the Board of Studies of the Department Sharifah was the first Chief Executive Officer of Planning she is responsible for planning, Namalie was Director of Planning and of Transport and Logistics at the University of KL Airport Services Sdn Bhd (KLAS), the formulation and monitoring of all the projects Research at the National Transport of Moratuwa, and as a member of the second ground handling company of Malaysia. and work handled by the RDA. Commission (NTC) for three years from Department of Civil Engineering at the Sri She was instrumental in setting up and November 2005. NTC is the Regulatory Lanka Institute of Information Technology. managing the ground handling company for Namalie is a Charted Civil Engineer. She has Authority responsible for industrial policy Recently she has been appointed to serve the DRB-HICOM Group for a period of thirteen obtained a National Diploma in Technology formation and the regulation of inter-provincial as a member of the working group to update years. She was also the founding director in Civil Engineering from the University of bus operations of Sri Lanka. During her career the national transport policy, established by of AirAsia. Moratuwa, and qualified as an Engineer at NTC she was responsible for policy areas the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Transport through Part I and Part II (final) examinations such as bus fares and the preparation of and Communication of the Parliament of She joined as a Chartered member of in Civil Engineering, conducted by the plans, programmes, board presentations and Sri Lanka. the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka in 1988. cabinet papers on various related subjects. Transport in June 2014, was appointed as the She has performed assessments of distribution Namalie is a dedicated professional committed Chairperson of WiLAT Malaysia in October She is a Corporate Member of the Institution networks and service levels island wide, and to providing efficient, comfortable, reliable, 2014, and elected as Council Member for the of Engineers, Sri Lanka (MIESL), and a provided managerial and technical assistance safe and economical transport infrastructure 2015/17 term. She is the WiLAT Asia Forum Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute to the Passenger Transport Authorities, systems to all segments of society, recognising Co-ordinator and is entrusted by Global WiLAT of Logistics and Transport (CMILT). For calculating time tabling requirements based the need for multi-disciplinary contributions to to anchor the strategic thrust on Women’s over 8 years she has served the Council of on demand surveys, monitoring subsidised national development. Empowerment by creating awareness among CILT Sri Lanka as a Vice Chairperson, as routes and services, and preparing subsidies women of the sector, and by introducing the the Chairperson of the Membership Drive for uneconomical routes. During her tenure at WiLAT Global Advisor, Dr Dorothy Chan, and functional committee and as a member of NTC she has managed to establish two new Sharifah helping her share the aspirations and goals several other committees of CILT Sri Lanka. divisions, the GIS unit and the Statistics & Halimah of Global WiLAT with CILT members and She has been the Convener and the Secretary Data unit. prospective members. of the John Diandas Memorial Trust Fund of WiLAT Asia Forum CILT Sri Lanka since 2012. Namalie was a major figure behind the Co-ordinator As Regional Co-ordinator Sharifah believes implementation and operation of Sisu that women have great potential to lead and Chairperson She is a Fellow Member of the Institution Seriya for School children and Gemi Seriya be better leaders. Believing in them, she has WiLAT Malaysia of Incorporated Engineers, Sri Lanka (IIESL) for Village people. She also provides moved a step further into capitalising the 2013 – 2016 and served on the IIESL Council in different assistance to students, under graduates efforts made by Asia Pacific Economic Co- capacities for more than 20 years. She was operation (APEC) and Women in Transport and research students at various educational Dato’ Sharifah Halimah is the Deputy Vice the Senior Vice President of IIESL for many (WIT) by pioneering a pilot project in Malaysia, institutions such as KDU, University of Chancellor of Business Development at years, also serving as the Vice President of focusing on creating investment in women’s Moratuwa, University of Peradeniya, SLIIT, Meritus University, a newly established Membership, responsible for conducting professional growth, identifying opportunities NIBM, supervising research projects, and maritime university in Malaysia. She is on Professional Review Examinations to grant for women to become leaders in ports providing insight and guidance. the Board of Directors of Badan Ikstisas Corporate Membership of the Institution. She management, and determining programmes Malaysia (BIM), a group of professional bodies was instrumental in establishing the first ever She has served in the core team ‘Training for the recognition of women as leaders in of Malaysia, and the Chairperson of BIM foreign branch of IIESL in the United Arab the Trainers’ in Government Procurement the maritime sector. Sharifah has also been Professional Women (Working Committee). Emirates, which continues to support IIESL and Public Finance for more than 15 years, appointed as a member of the National Task She is also Honorary Treasurer of the Malaysia members very well. and served several Diplomas in Procurement Force for the APEC WIT by the Ministry of Women Graduate Association, and a member programmes conducted by the National Transport, Malaysia. This is the first national of the National Taskforce of APEC Women in Presently, she serves as the Vice President Procurement Agency (NPA), the Sri Lanka project ever approved by APEC for Malaysia. Transport (WIT) appointed by the Ministry of of the Alumni Association of the University Institute of Development Administration Transport in Malaysia. of Moratuwa, and was involved in the (SLIDA) and many other educational She graduated in Mass Communication organisation of the mega event 'Back to Mora' (Advertising) from UiTM Malaysia in 1975, organisations. She also offers consultation She retired in December 2014 as the Chief on 28th May 2017. and in 1981 received her Masters Degree in for Transportation Policy and is involved in Executive Officer of HICOM University College Business Administration from Case Western curriculum development activities for various Sdn Bhd, after serving the group for 33 years. Reserve University, Cleveland. technological institutions, recently concluding She was commended for setting up the the development of a curriculum for the College in the Royal Town of Pahang, Pekan,

48 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 49 mentor for the ‘Start-up CEO’ Mentoring WiLAT Programme of Hong Kong Science Technology Amy Ooi Park’s Technology Incubation Network (TIN). Chairperson Chairpersons WiLAT Malaysia Ragini Yechury 2017 – 2019 Chairperson National Council Vicky’s focus is in Supply Chain Management WiLAT India Member CILT Malaysia Li Tong (SCM), Operation Technology (OT) and Ms Ragini Yechury is Chairperson WiLAT Penang / Treasurer Information Technology (IT). Her company Chairperson a retired Advisor on CILT Penang Vizilog Asia Ltd. offers a variety of SCM WiLAT China Industrial Relations to Indian technology assessments, developments and Logistician Ooi Ai Mi, known as Amy Ooi, Railways Ltd, and Consultant of Ms Li Tong is Vice deployment services for enterprises with a has been active in the logistics, transport and the National Institute of Financial Management, Secretary General of CILT focus on RFID technology and IoT applications. supply chain sectors in Malaysia since 1995. India. She is a nominated representative of the China, Chairperson of WiLAT She is a graduate of the University of Wales Railways to the Parliamentary committees on China, and CEO of China Central Vicky obtained her Masters Degree in Business Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), United Kingdom, Labour, Hindi, and Women’s empowerment, Television's Logistics Website. She also serves Systems (MBS) from Monash University, and and is a mother of one. and a member of the Central Advisory as Secretary General of the China Logistics her Bachelors Degree in Logistics (BBA) from Contract Labour Board (CACLB), an appellate Culture Festival, and is Executive General the University of Hawaii. She is pursuing her With experience gained from multinational Committee on labour that resolves disputes. Manager of Beijing Tongchuang Zhongshi doctoral degree in Management Science at corporations in the area of logistics, transport Ms Yechury also serves as Chairperson of Culture & Media Co. Ltd. Hong Kong City University. and supply chain, especially with Siemen the Committee for Complaints on Sexual Semiconductor and X-Press Feeders, Amy After graduating in broadcasting from She is a Fellow of CILT, an IMC member of CILT Harassment of Women in the Workplace, is well regarded by trade associations, China Women's University, she qualified as an International, a council member of CILT Hong Secretary of the Zonal Railway Users professional bodies, and industry in Malaysia. assistant journalist, going on to serve as host, Kong, and as Chairperson has orchestrated Consultative Committee on Northern Railways, director and chief editor at Beijing TV and the establishment of Women in Logistics and and Secretary of the Mahila Samiti, an NGO Presently, Amy is the Registrar and Manager Fangshan TV. Transport in Hong Kong. working for the welfare of staff. of AK Academy in Penang, Malaysia, taking charge of overall development and Whilst working for the Logistics Channel of Vicky is an integral part of the effort to create She has served as Secretary General of the management of the Academy, and answering the official website of China Central Television and grow WiLAT Asia Forum, which was Federation of Association and later President directly to the Chief Executive and Board of (now renamed China Central Television's inaugurated on Jan 8, 2016 in Singapore, the of the Federation, resolving issues affecting Directors. AK Academy is a member of AK Logistics Website: http://www.56tv.org), she same day she was also appointed as Deputy officers and negotiating with the Railway Ventures Berhad, Maritime Logistics Group founded many special columns including Global Convenor of WiLAT. She is a founding Minister, the Railway Board, the Finance of Companies and is an institution of higher 'Logistics Culture', 'Logistics Saloon', and member of CILT Macao and is active with the Ministry and the Pay Commission for a better learning, specialised in logistics, transport and 'Logistics Survey', and participated in the CILT Singapore chapter. She is also the key appreciation of the work and duties of a supply chain, where Amy is also one of the in- preparatory work for the fourth China driver of CALF (Career and Life Formula), a railway officer. She is also Secretary of the house trainers. Logistics Culture Festival. professional advancement programme for joint consultative machinery forum of the two young managers in the logistics and transport federations of unions to resolve issues jointly. Apart from her salaried work assignments, Amy industry. CALF was launched in April 2016 at works for the good of general society, serving Vicky Koo CILT Hong Kong and is ready for its second Ms Yechury is a member of the CILT governing as the National Treasurer and Women’s Affairs run in April 2017. council, and Founder-Chairperson of WiLAT Committee Chair at the Society of Logisticians, WiLAT Deputy Global India. WiLAT India has completed four years Malaysia (LogM) since 2014. Convenor Vicky is passionate about passing on her since its inception and has grown from acquired knowledge and has been engaged strength to strength, motivating students, Passing her Professional Qualifying Chairperson in various professional teaching platforms in providing training in logistics for women, Examination (PQE) in logistics and transport WiLAT Hong Kong recent years. She is a SCOR-P certified master and getting them organised under the WiLAT in 2014, Amy has earned her status as a Ms Vicky Koo is a seasoned instructor at APICS Supply Chain Council banner. These activities have been noticed Chartered Member of CILT. With support from supply chain management professional (APICS SCC), and a certified trainer of The and in September 2016, the Institute for the members, she has been elected to serve with over 25 years of industry experience. Fresh Connection (TFC). She is a part-time Engineering and Management in Kolkata as Treasurer (Penang Section) and Council She has re-engineered processes for lecturer at Hong Kong University’s Institute of conferred a Life Time Achievement Award Member (National) of CILT Malaysia. In view of multinational companies including Levi’s, China Business, at Hang Seng Management on Ms Yechury. her strength, commitment and loyalty, she has Columbia, Occidental Chemical, Avery College, as well giving addresses and lectures also been appointed as Chairperson leading Dennison and other enterprises globally. to the Hong Kong Productivity Council, and both WiLAT Penang and WiLAT Malaysia with other universities and institutes. She is a effect from 2016 and 2017, respectively.

50 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 51 served as Chairperson of CILT Pakistan from Nazeema Sarabe Chan Nasreen Haque 2008-2012. Currently she is Chairperson of Seelarbokus Contact Chairperson WiLAT Pakistan and an Honorary Advisor WiLAT Myanmar WiLAT Pakistan to CILT Pakistan. Chairperson WiLAT Mauritius Ms Sarabe Chan is Ms Nasreen Haque As Chairperson of WiLAT Pakistan, her currently working in is currently the Vice aim is to promote the women of Pakistan Ms Nazeema Jaulim HelpAge International President of Administration for greater female participation in the Seelarbokus was appointed as Myanmar on a project to and Finance at Shaheed Zulfikar transport and logistics sector. She is working the first Chairperson of WiLAT Mauritius when strengthen government capacity to expand Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and to reduce gender imbalance by showcasing it was inaugurated in March 2016. She has social protection policies and programmes. Technology. She has 41 years’ experience achievements, creating awareness and been a Chartered Member of CILT since May She leads several research studies and of multidimensional organisations, mainly providing greater opportunities for career 2015, and has always been recognised as a is involved with the design of training in the transport and logistic sector. development. She feels that there are very dynamic and dedicated member within the programmes for Government staff and civil great prospects for transport and logistics CILT family. In March 2017, she was elected to society members. Previously, Sarabe worked A gazetted officer of the Civil Services of professionals and skilled workers in Pakistan, the Management Committee of CILT Mauritius in Habitat for Humanity China to lead poverty Pakistan, she retired as a Federal Secretary especially due to China’s One Belt One Road as Assistant Secretary, and as a member of the housing projects, and in a private family from the Government of Pakistan in 2012. (OBOR) corridor creating global linkages Membership Committee. foundation in Hong Kong to develop strategic Her last posting was the Principal Secretary through the China Pakistan Economic Corridor partnerships with the Government, NGOs and to the President of Pakistan, prior to which (CPEC) and the Central Asia Regional Economic She presently holds the position of Quality she held the positions of Chairperson, Karachi Corridor (CAREC). Co-ordinator at the Mauritius Ports Authority businesses. She also founded a not-for-profit to connect volunteers with education projects in Port Trust, Managing Director of Karachi (MPA) which is certified to the ISO 9001:2008 Urban Transport Corporation, Chief Operating These corridors will enable the surrounding and ISO 14001:2004 Standards. As a transport rural Cambodia, and has launched community countries to be interconnected through development initiatives in Nepal and Mexico. Superintendent of Pakistan Railways, Chief professional, she has also been lecturing on a Commercial Manager of Pakistan Railways, Pakistan which will act as a regional hub, part time basis at the University of Technology, At present, Sarabe is also involved in an promoting regional integration and intra- initiative to connect Myanmar civil servants and Director General of the Export Promotion Mauritius, on the Law of Multimodal Transport Bureau. She has also served as the Chairperson regional trade. The enhancement of and Quality Management to students reading with transportation sector experts in Hong geographical linkages would require improved Kong through study trips. of the Board of Trustees of Karachi Dock, for a BSc (Hons) in Logistics and Transport. Chairperson of CILT Pakistan, Chairperson roads, rail, sea and air transportation besides As a Chevening Scholar, Sarabe studied an of the Civil Services Academy Alumni Sindh, state of the art logistics arrangements creating She holds several academic and professional enormous opportunities both locally and qualifications including a Diploma in MA in Poverty and Development at the President of the Railway Club, and President University of Sussex. She has a BA in Spanish of the Railway Industrial Centre. She is globally for professionals and skilled workers Technology from the Mauritius Chamber of the transport and logistics field. of Commerce and Industry, a BSc (Hons) in and Comparative Literature with First Class a member of the Board of Trustees for Economics from the University of Mauritius, and Honours from the University of Hong Kong. Pakistan Railways, Director of the South an MA in Business Administration (General) She also studied Business Administration at Asia International Association of Ports and Kelly Lee from the University of Technology. She is a Hong Kong University’s School of Professional Harbours, and a Member of the National Trade graduate member of the Institute of Chartered and Continuing Education. Sarabe speaks and Transport Facilitation Committee. Chairperson Secretaries and Administrators, UK, and a fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, Spanish, and WiLAT Singapore English and is currently learning Burmese. She holds a Masters Degree in Defence and certified Auditor in ISO 9001:2015: Quality Strategic Studies from the National Defence WiLAT Global Management Systems, and ISO 14001:2015: She has lived and worked in Myanmar, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Mainland China, University, a Degree in Law and a Post Treasurer Environmental Management Systems. Graduate Diploma in Transport and Logistics Mexico, New Zealand and the UK. Ms Kelly Lee is an She has won two awards in the sphere of from Karachi University. She has trained at prestigious national and international institutes entrepreneur in Singapore. Her business her professional and academic development, involves stationary supplies, printing services an award for good practices for the Port such as the Civil Services Academy, the National Institute of Public Administration, and office furniture component design and Operations Department and an award as manufacturing. She is focused on supply Top Student for the Masters Degree. the National Defence University, and the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard chain operations, using technology to improve Nazeema has a passion to improve the University, as well as Canadian Pacific Railways, logistics efficiency and drive business success. quality of life of women and demonstrates and British Railways. She is a Fellow of CILT, Ms Lee was invited to join CILT Singapore in commitment to the very essence of WiLAT, and has been associated with CILT since 1984. 2014. With their support she founded WiLAT which is to bring women to their full growth She is on the Executive Council Board and has Singapore in August 2014. Industry elites and career potential, and aid in their self- development as a human being.

52 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 53 and academies were invited to witness the • Director of Tizawell (Pty) Ltd. She did her undergraduate studies in Chemical Lanka partnered with UN Women’s #HeforShe inauguration ceremony held on May 1st, 2015. Engineering from University of Moratuwa, movement to promote women's empowerment WiLAT Hong Kong patron Ms Pansy Ho kindly • Founding Director of Maboko Elona Women’s Sri Lanka before moving to UK to complete in the country, getting 10 corporate leaders to agreed to become WiLAT Regional Patron. Consortium (DRC) focussing on supply chain her Masters. She is a Certified Supply Chain pledge support. WiLAT Sri Lanka has made This encouraging development was followed and import and export between South Africa, Manager (CSCM) from International Supply significant inroads under her leadership with by Ms Lee’s offer to host the WiLAT Asia DRC and Republic of Congo Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA), USA. key initiatives generated in Sri Lanka being th, 2016, adopted globally, notably the ‘Ignite’ mentoring Forum at CILT Singapore on January 8 She has held many Business Chamber a date now being observed as the anniversary Ms de Alwis is the former Director of the programme, the annual report, and the annual positions of leadership including being a of WiLAT Asia Forum. Kelly was appointed to Customer Service and Management Committee WiLAT walk. member of the Black Business Council where the Board of Directors of CILT Singapore in of Unilever Sri Lanka Ltd. (USL) responsible for she was on the committee responsible for January 2015 and Global Treasurer of WiLAT Supply Chain. She was the first female director She is also the first female Fellow of the the SMME portfolio. As 2nd Vice President in January 2016. for supply chain in South Asia for Unilever. Institute of Supply and Materials Management of the National African Federation of Chambers During her 19 and a half year tenure with the (ISMM) Sri Lanka in their 42 year history, and In the past 2 years, WiLAT Singapore has of Commerce and Industry she is currently company locally and overseas, she has worked served as the Vice President of ISMM from focused on forging ties with prominent logistics responsible for International Relations, with in Supply Chain, R&D and Quality Assurance. 2013 to 2015. She is a member of the Sri Lanka and transport organisations, encouraging them a focus on Intra-Africa trading, creating She was the first Lead Auditor appointed from Institute of Directors (SLID), the Organisation to engage with and support women in a male and maintaining export markets for small South Asia and has wide experience in leading of Professional Associations (OPA), and the dominated industry. businesses, establishing and maintaining an international audit team conducting audits Women’s Chamber of International Commerce business relations with foreign countries, in supply chain operations across Unilever (WCIC). She is also a Board of Advisor for promoting Intra-Africa trading, attracting globally. She took early retirement in 2013 AIESEC international student body in Sri Margaret Bango foreign direct investment to South Africa for to start her own consulting career. Lanka, a member of the National Agenda small businesses, and leading trade missions Chairperson WiLAT Committee (NAC) for logistics and transport at outside South Africa. Ms de Alwis has attended many training South Africa the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Sri Lanka, programmes both locally and overseas on and a member of the Taskforce appointed by Ms Bango serves as National Secretary General Ms Margaret Bango coaching and mentoring, and has personally the National Human Resource Development of the Women’s Chamber, responsible for the has retired from her coached and mentored more than 100 Council (NHRDC) under the aegis of the Prime Women Empowerment portfolio. She previously role as a Professional company employees and undergraduates Minister’s office to develop a National Human served as National Deputy Secretary General Nurse in General Obstetrics within the past few years. Resource Strategy, aiming to increase women’s between 2009 and 2014. She is the Founder and Psychiatry. She has also worked as an participation in the public and private sectors and current Chairperson of WiLAT South Africa. She joined CILT in 2011 as a Chartered Area Manager at AVBOB Mutual Assurance in Sri Lanka. She also serves as a member of the Home member, subsequently being elected as a where she was responsible for running two Affairs Immigration Advisory Board, and the Vice Chairperson of CILT Sri Lanka in the first provincial offices. Her key focus areas were Her passion is to promote supply chain Skills Education and Training Authority Board. ever election held in 2017. She had previously staff recruitment, training, and coaching as education in the country and mentor and She works closely with the Bambanani Shelter also held the Vice Chairperson position from well as product marketing and the financial empower young supply chain professionals for abused women and children in 2012 to 2015. As the Chairperson of Corporate management of the offices. to harness their true potential and make a Alexandra Township. Partnership (CP) subcommittee, she initiated meaningful contribution to the economy. As the Founding President of Ipelegeng the CILT CP programme with 10 corporates in She believes the logistics and transport Consortium, a Women’s Empowerment 2011 and the number has grown to 25 since industry has left the potential of women Group focusing on helping women to be Gayani de Alwis then. She is currently the Chairperson of the untapped for too long, and hopes that entrepreneurs, Margaret created awareness Chairperson Public Relations subcommittee, raising the abysmally low female representation in around business compliance, sought funding, WiLAT Sri Lanka profile of the Institute through marketing and the sector can be reversed soon. and provided training, coaching and mentoring. 2013 – 2016 communication and last year revamped the CILT LINK newsletter with a new outlook. She was recently awarded the ‘Women at Margaret has had a diverse career as an Vice Chairperson the Helm Award’ for most outstanding female entrepreneur since 1982 and has experience CILT Sri Lanka Ms de Alwis co-founded WiLAT in Sri Lanka business leader of the year at PIMA National in many business sectors. Her initiatives have 2012 – 2015, 2017 – present in March 2013, becoming the first Chairperson, Management Awards, and also a ‘Distinguished included being: a role she continues to perform. She is a strong mentor and role model’ award from WiLAT Ms Gayani de Alwis is an experienced supply advocate of women’s empowerment through Nigeria for her efforts in promoting mentoring • Executive Director of Phororo Projects chain professional who holds an MBA from mentoring and coaching. She led the efforts in WiLAT. Currently she is a consultant to and Investment (Pty) Ltd – a consulting the Postgraduate Institute of Management resulting in the ‘Ignite’ mentoring initiative the World Bank and many leading blue chip and projects company with a focus on (PIM) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, in Sri Lanka, and is the Global Co-ordinator companies, and a visiting faculty member for supply chain Sri Lanka, and an MSc in Food Process for the WiLAT Mentorship Strategic Thrust. postgraduate programmes at leading local Engineering from the University of Reading, UK. In 2017 at the fourth anniversary, WiLAT Sri and foreign universities.

54 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 55 She holds a CILT Advanced Diploma and Dhashma Salha Lucy Polly obtained a BSc in Logistics from the Cyprus Institute of Marketing in 2013. Namakwa has Karunaratne Mohammed Adeke been a member of CILT since 2001 when Chairperson Kassim Chairperson she first started studying with CILT (UK). WiLAT Sri Lanka WiLAT Uganda She believes that her studies in logistics and Vice Chairperson 2017 – 2019 transport gave her a better understanding WiLAT Tanzania Ms Lucy Polly Adeke of her work and enabled her to effectively Ms Dhashma Karunaratne is obtained her Bachelors Dr Salha Mohammed Kassim, a registered supervise others. She is currently pursuing a responsible for executing the Commercial Degree in Business Administration from Masters Degree in Logistics at CIMA in Cyprus. and Marketing Strategy of South Asia Gateway engineer by profession, is currently a senior Makerere University, Kampala and holds a lecturer in the Department of Building and Terminals, Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka and CILT International Diploma. She is a Chartered As the Chairperson for WiLAT Zambia, Civil Engineering at Dar es Salaam Institute of drives initiatives for business growth integrating Member of both the Chartered Institute of Namakwa also sits on the National Executive Technology (DIT) in Tanzania. She has been contractual performance monitoring and Logistics and Transport and The Chartered Council of CILT Zambia and is a member involved in teaching a number of subjects compliance. In her professional career she Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS). of the CILT Zambia Disciplinary Committee. related to transport and logistics. has held diverse roles in Corporate Finance, The main focus of Namakwa’s work as Business Strategy, Management Accounting, She is an advocate of female empowerment WiLAT chairperson is to grow membership. She holds a Masters Degree in Engineering and supports programmes that help women Business Planning and Distribution, and from the International Institute for Hydraulics She says “our current membership consists Project Management. forge careers in the logistics and transport of professional working women and recent and Environmental Engineering (IHE) Delft industry. She has a particular interest in the in Netherlands and a PhD in Environmental graduates. I would like to see more women She is a CILT member, currently serving as a challenges affecting rural female mobility. entrepreneurs join the organisation and co-opted Member of the national council. She Health and Sanitary Engineering from As WiLAT Uganda Chairperson and the Loughborough University in the UK. create a network whereby our members can has been an active council member of WiLAT women’s representative on the national share and access business opportunities with Sri Lanka since its inception in 2014 and has She is currently a Council Member and governing council of CILT Uganda, Lucy is one another.” Namwakwa would also like to served as Vice Chairperson for Branding and Chairperson of the Academic Staff Association committed to supporting women in the educate young girls in high school on the Promotions since 2016. She has successfully of DIT, and a Board Member of Al Makhtoum Institute and the transport sector in general. opportunities in the transport and logistics executed effective campaigns to promote and College of Engineering and Technology where sector to fill the gap caused by female under- position women in logistics as an integral Since 2008 Lucy has been Project Logistics she mentors female students, encourages Co-ordinator at Airtel Uganda. She is an active representation in the industry. part of the industry and economy. She has female students to consider science and contributed significantly as a mentor in the member of the Rotary Club of Kampala Naalya engineering subjects, and supervises students (district 9211), where she works on initiatives WiLAT Sri Lanka mentoring programme and during their industrial practice and research. Lynette successfully conceptualised and designed the with the Women in Rotary Committee, and WiLAT Sri Lanka flagship ‘Ignite’ programme Dr Kassim, who has been a Chartered Member advises on procurement and supply chain Chakwenya projects. Lucy advocates values of honesty, in 2015. of CILT since 2011 and a founder member Chairperson morality, empowerment, and service above self. of WiLAT in Tanzania since 2012, is currently WiLAT Zimbabwe Dhashma holds a Masters Degree in Business WiLAT Vice Chairperson. She was an active Studies from the University of Colombo in member of the Steering Committee organising Lynette Chakwenya is Sri Lanka. She is a Fellow of CIMA (UK), a CILT Africa Forums in 2011, 2014 and 2015. Namwakwa Supply Chain Manager for Chartered Global Management Accountant Nachilongo Aggreko International, Zimbabwe project. (CGMA) and is certified by the Central Bank As Vice Chairperson of the 70 strong She is a class one motor mechanic with a of Sri Lanka as a Treasury and Forex Dealer. membership in Tanzania Dr Kassim has a vision Kasafya CILT Advanced Diploma who has worked She serves as an Executive Committee member to strengthen networking between Tanzanian Chairperson in the supply chain department of various and Assistant Treasurer of the Women’s women in logistic and transport, to share WiLAT Zambia companies in the motor and construction International Shipping and Trading Association information and lobby for the promotion of industry. She now has a decade’s worth of (WISTA) and as a member of YMF of Ceylon gender equality in Tanzania through legislation, Namwakwa Nachilongo has been working as experience at various levels in the logistics Chamber of Commerce. public education and advocacy, and to the Provincial Manager (Western Province) of and transport field. Lynette became involved enhance the professional status of women in the Zambia Road Transport and Safety Agency with CILT as a founding member of WiLAT Dhashma aspires to enhance female the logistics and transport industry. She works since 2008. Previously she worked for the Zimbabwe and as a member of the CILT representation in the maritime and to encourage, promote and inspire female Falcon Printing Group, Hill and Delamin (Z) Zimbabwe Education Committee. She is the logistics industry by promoting and students and women in logistics and transport, Limited, and was Assistant Manager of Sea, current WiLAT Zimbabwe Chairperson and is empowering women. and to reach-out to disadvantaged women Air, Road and Rail Freight at Kuehne-Nagel (Z) passionate about promoting the interests of through assisted programmes. Limited) for eight years. women in logistics and transport in Zimbabwe. She enjoys working to support and encourage

56 ciltinternational.org We Inspire • We Impact 57 the development of local WiLAT groups in her country. Her committee aims to become the leading group in Zimbabwe for encouraging active participation of women in our industry. Find us Her objectives are:

• To address gender imbalance issues

• To create greater awareness among women of the logistics industry Where we are • To create a platform for networking with similar groups within and outside Zimbabwe Country Chairperson / Contact Email

• To invite ministries, government departments, China Li Tong [email protected] NGOs and universities to collaborate for the benefit of all stakeholders Gambia Jahumpa Ceesay [email protected]

• To uplift CILT in all possible manners Ghana Doreen Owusu-Fianko [email protected]

• To connect by providing networking and Hong Kong Vicky Koo [email protected] professional development events India Ragini Yechury [email protected] • To engage by offering support and mentoring and by showcasing the achievements of role Ireland Helen Noble [email protected] model women. Providing a voice for women Malaysia Amy Ooi [email protected] working in logistics and transport challenges traditional industry values Mauritius Nazeema Seelarbokus [email protected]

• To inspire by providing an inclusive and Middle East Nadia Abdul Aziz [email protected] encouraging environment to nurture female talent within the sector Myanmar Sarabe Chan [email protected]

• To keep on encouraging women to be Nigeria Aisha Ali Ibrahim [email protected] actively involved in WiLAT activities Pakistan Nasreen Haque [email protected] through networking Singapore Kelly Lee [email protected] Lynette says that despite the current economic challenges in Zimbabwe women need to be South Africa Margaret Bango [email protected] aware of the many opportunities in the sector worldwide. Barriers are being removed and Sri Lanka Dhashma Karunaratne [email protected] women are able to pursue careers at all levels in the logistics and transport sector. Tanzania Salha Mohammed Kassim [email protected] Uganda Lucy Adeke [email protected]

Zambia Namwakwa Nachilongo Kasafya [email protected]

Zimbabwe Lynette Chakwenya [email protected]

Other contacts

Australia Karyn Welsh [email protected]

French speaking region Marianna M’ Saide Camara [email protected]

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This publication has been prepared for the We have among us entrepreneurs, WiLAT Global Meeting to be held during professionals in the fields of aviation, the CILT Annual Convention in Macao in port operation, engineering and urban June 2017. Both the meeting and the wider transportation. We have those who dedicate convention are fantastic opportunities to meet themselves to mentoring the next generation face to face with other members, to talk with and those who spend tremendous efforts our Patrons from Africa and Asia, and our key promoting the welfare of women. As speakers including Mrs Hadiza Bala Usman individuals we are strong, but together we from the Nigerian Port Authority, and Ms are stronger. By sharing our stories, our Miriam Lau, a lawyer, former legislator and experiences and our insights we can inspire honorary chairperson of the Liberal Party in others, and show how we can all work for a Hong Kong. All these women are trailblazers, more inclusive workplace, a fairer industry, guiding lights who show what can be achieved, and a better society. and give other women the confidence to reach for top positions. This is why we have created We Inspire • We Impact. It is the story of WiLAT, who we are, where we come from and where we’re going.

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We are grateful to Ms Pansy Ho, Patron of We are also grateful to the CILT International WiLAT Asia for making it possible to host a Office and in particular Ms Ceri Williams and WiLAT Global meeting. We thank TurboJet for Mr Jasper Cook for their support in copywriting sponsoring the ‘We Got Talent 2017’ evening and formatting this book and to the Pink in Macao. The talent event originated in Hong Marketing Agency for their work in designing Kong and has now been adopted as a global and developing the publication. We also thank WiLAT event. our Chairpersons for sharing their profiles and for their constant support. The production of We thank Ms Venice Choy and Ms Iris Yu for this publication is also supported by Chung their editorial and design work, and WiLAT Shing Taxi Limited, one of the biggest taxi Global Advisor Dr Dorothy Chan, Ms Vicky companies in Hong Kong operating SynCab. Koo and WiLAT Hong Kong for their support creating the first edition of We Inspire • We Impact.

We thank Hung Hing Printing Group Limited for sponsoring the printing of this publication. First opening in 1950, Hung Hing Printing Group has expanded its business from a small printing house to the manufacturing of paper, folding cartons and corrugated containers, as well as a wide range of high-end packaging products. The Group operates four plants across China, employing over 10,000 dedicated people.

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