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Six out of seven ain’t bad: Multimodal does its bit for female talent in freight

[ March 8, 2024   //   ]

Multimodal organisers Clarion says that the biggest supply chain events in the UK is bucking the trend of the male dominated supply chain industry as 90% of its team are female. With less than 40% of women working in the sector in the UK, Clarion counts six women on its Multimodal team, a figure which has grown over the last 17 years.

As the nation celebrates International Women’s Day, Clarion is celebrating female talent in the supply chain industry.

Now in its 17th year, the Multimodal event brings all areas of the supply chain industry under one roof, on 11-13 June at Birmingham’s NEC. 

Marketing director, Sara Mikunda oversees all the campaigns and promotional material produced to maintain the Multimodal brand, with her work being recognised by winning an events industry award for the best B2B marketing campaign.

Phillipa Chisnell, Clarion customer services manager started in the events industry 35 years ago, progressing to director of a live event specialist.

Manjit Sandhu, commercial director, and Kara Bowen, sales manager, build and maintain relationships with new and returning exhibitors.

Laura Cole, operations director, oversees translating the event plans into reality. “

Operations manager Kylie Peavoy works together with Laura Cole to make the Multimodal vision come to life.

Event director Robert Jervis comments: “Working so closely with women adds a unique value when putting on an event in what is a male dominated industry. Women’s exceptional ability to multitask and empathise with our clients is one of the leading factors as to why Multimodal 2024 is on track to be Clarion’s most successful year yet.”

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