WiM International Women's Network to Host Event at PepsiCo's Coventry Plant

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CLEVELAND, OH—October 30, 2024—The Women in Manufacturing (WiM) International Women's Network is set to host its next highly anticipated event at PepsiCo's Walker's Snack Foods plant in Coventry, United Kingdom, on November 25, 2024. Bringing together women and allies in manufacturing from across the United Kingdom and globally, the event, themed "Energizing to be a Change Agent – Being Heard, Felt and Empowered," promises to provide engaging content that inspires and empowers women in the industry.

The WiM International Women's Network is dedicated to fostering connections among WiM’s growing number of international members, providing them with valuable opportunities to connect, share information and join a global community of their peers.

"We are thrilled to be hosting our next WiM International Women's Network event with PepsiCo in the United Kingdom,” stated WiM President and Founder Allison Grealis. “We look forward to bringing women in the industry together at a facility that champions diversity and is in the heart of an area that has rich manufacturing history and growth.”

Key highlights of the event will include opening remarks by Allison Grealis, followed by a panel discussion focusing on topics such as being an authentic, strong leader, overcoming career challenges that many women face and demonstrating true allyship. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to tour PepsiCo's Walker's Snack Foods plant, with a special focus on diversity, quality and sustainable production practices. The day will conclude with a networking dinner, providing a valuable platform for women in manufacturing to connect, share knowledge and inspire the next generation of leaders.

"As a global leader in the food and beverage industry, PepsiCo is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion at the core of our operations," shared Jana Gessner, Global Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety at PepsiCo. “We are proud to host the WiM International Women’s Network at our recently renovated Coventry site to support in building this global community for women in manufacturing.”

This will mark the seventh global event for the WiM International Women's Network, with previous gatherings held in Germany, Canada, France, Japan, Spain and Brazil. For more information about the event at PepsiCo and the WiM International Women’s Network, visit the event webpage.

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is a national and global trade association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry. It provides year-round support to more than 30,000 individual members representing more than 3,000 manufacturing companies from 50 U.S. states and 72 countries. Membership is available to anyone working within or with the manufacturing sector. For more information, visit www.womeninmanufacturing.org.

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