Women in Ports Ep.3 | Charles Hammond OBE: Building Inclusive & Future-Ready UK Ports

Описание: Women in Ports — a vodcast amplifying the voices, experiences, and ideas shaping opportunities for women across the maritime and ports sectors.

In this episode, we speak with Charles Hammond OBE, one of the UK’s most influential maritime leaders and former CEO of Forth Ports. With over 35 years of experience shaping the sector, Charles reflects on the milestones of his career and the lessons learned along the way. He outlines practical strategies for building a more inclusive and resilient ports industry — from empowering young people to pursue technical careers to fostering diversity of thought at the executive level. Offering a candid perspective on both the opportunities and the challenges ahead, Charles highlights what it will take for the maritime sector to remain innovative, competitive, and future-ready.

🎙️ In this conversation, we explore:
• Why gender equality is essential for the future of ports
• The role of mentorship and male allies in empowering women leaders
• How youth inclusion and graduate boards are building the next generation of maritime talent
• Breaking down misconceptions about women in STEM and engineering roles
• The impact of female leadership on boardrooms and business strategy

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00:00 Intro
00:42 Introduction & Guest: Charles Hammond
01:03 Journey into the Ports Industry & Early Career
03:30 Youth Inclusion & Graduate Board Experience
05:12 Female Leadership at Forth Ports & Role Models
07:00 Mentorship, Confidence & Male Allies
10:16 Gender Equality & Breaking Misconceptions
14:32 Technology, STEM & the Future of Ports
20:16 Final Thoughts – Women in Ports Future in Three Words

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