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Wizz holds ‘Women on Air’ employee event

Yvonne Moynihan (L) and Charlotte Pedersen (Pic: Wizz Air)
photo_camera Yvonne Moynihan (L) and Charlotte Pedersen (Pic: Wizz Air)

Wizz Air has held its inaugural “Women on Air” event, a forum for employees of the airline.

The low cost carrier’s “Women on Air” forum brought together 140 participants in Budapest and featured a line-up of female leaders at the airline, as well as aircraft leasing and manufacturing companies, representatives of industry authorities and diplomats. These speakers shared their personal journeys and perspectives on diversity and inclusion, discussed leadership, work-life balance, building confidence and overcoming challenges both in the flight deck and the corporate environment.

Yvonne Moynihan, Corporate and ESG Officer at Wizz Air, said: “We are proud to pioneer the ‘Women on Air’ initiative as part of Wizz Air’s ongoing commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the company and the aviation industry in general. By providing a dynamic platform for female leaders to share their experiences and insights with the WIZZ team, we aim to inspire, empower and pave the way for the next generation of aviation professionals.”

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Sharing insights on the personal journey in aviation from a military pilot to the boardroom, Charlotte Pedersen, Board Member of Wizz Air, noted: “Aviation is, despite many efforts, still lagging behind other industries when it comes to gender diversity. It is therefore important that we continue to focus on both inspiring and motivating more women to join our sector. And we also need the women to step up into the leadership career – thereby creating a more inclusive environment for everyone. In this regard, the power of having visible role models at all organizational levels cannot be underestimated. Wizz Air’s ‘Women on Air’ forum is a great opportunity for discussion and collaboration, where the participants can learn from each other, find inspiration, and explore the opportunities for career development.”

 

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