Your host in this episode - Jalila Carrillo from DHL In this episode Claire and Jalila talk about their careers and the success factors for women in companies. They speak about important lessons they have learned about managing a career and the most critical defining moments in their career. Claire and Jalila discuss the development of skills and the importance of influencing themselves and being open-minded. Both also talk about the benefits of diversity projects and how balance in work and...

Your host in this episode - Anastassia Hätttich from DWS In this episode Astrid and Anastassia discuss getting out of comfort zones. They share their experiences about new perspectives after changing jobs or positions and challenges that might occur. Astrid and Anastassia also speak about the reasons why women very often don’t take enough time for networking and what strategies can be used to change this. In addition they discuss women’s approach to investing. About Astrid: Astrid Hermann,...

Your host in this episode - Kerstin Schulz from Beiersdorf. In this episode the two women discuss their experiences and key success factors on their journey in their careers. They dive into their view on diversity especially in finance departments and why young female talents should think about a career in finance. Furthermore Ute Wolf and Kerstin Schulz are talking about how to build networks and how they help to develop over time. Last but not least they will also focus on role models...

Your host in this episode - Denise Erkul from Evonik Industries. The three female executives discuss how important it is to rely on networks. They talk about how it's perfectly okay to have doubts once in a while. What do the next steps have to look like in order to advocate for more equality in leadership positions? About Denise: Denise Erkul joined Evonik Industries AG in November 2020 as head of Group Consolidation & Support Business in the accounting department. The trained...

Your host in this episode: Petra Küster from DB Cargo AG. Petra is the Head of Entity Controlling at DB Cargo AG, responsible for the group-wide controlling function. She has worked for various Deutsche Bahn business units in Germany, Canada and the UK over the last +15 years. Petra sees herself as a leader of change processes and a consensus builder, always looking for new ways to improve the status-quo and to grow as a person. Petra has invited Maria Ferraro, Chief Financial Officer and...

Your host in this episode - Beate Jaeggle from Siemens Energy. Beate has been with Siemens for 13 years - working in different leadership positions in Finance, Sales and Project Management as well as Consulting. She is passionate about Sustainability and mindful Leadership. In addition, she is a fervent advocate of digitalization and its imperative to achieve future business success. She has invited Melanie Kreis, Chief Financial Officer at Deutsche Post DHL Group to share her expertise and...

In this brand-new podcast series, you'll be hearing valuable insights from female leaders who seek to inspire the younger generation to pursue a career in finance. The Germany-based Female CFO Network was founded by Maria Ferraro, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Siemens Energy. 9 CFOs from DAX, MDAX and other German companies have joined forces, and are open to more leaders joining their group. These inspirational leaders aspire to use their influence...