High-Flyers in STEM

With the STEM industry experiencing rapid innovation during the global pandemic, and with an historic skills shortage to contend with, the team at HERO Recruitment believes there's no better time to tap into the knowledge and expertise of our industry leaders to discover why a career in STEM is a rewarding experience. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in STEM about their own career journeys in this unique sector, the challenges they’ve faced along the way, and their forecasts for the future. We’ll discover what it takes to manage cutting-edge projects and the teams that help to deliver them in an ever-evolving landscape. Through a series of open exchanges, our guests will share personal anecdotes, market insights and industry predictions. We want to inspire the next generation of STEMtalent by showcasing the success of real people who are already excelling on their leadership journeys.

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High-Flyers in STEM

High-Flyers in STEM S2E3: #GreatnessHasNoGender - Fiona King, Senior Manager, Research and Development and Annemarie Beglin, QA Director - Cook Medical

November 26, 2024 • Deirdre Finnerty • Season 2 • Episode 3

Join us in this episode of #GreatnessHasNoGender, hosted by Deirdre Finnerty, Director at HERO Recruitment, as we meet two amazing leaders from Cook Medical: Fiona King, Senior Manager, Research and Development, and Annemarie Beglin, QA Director.

In this episode, we explore how Fiona and Annemarie are making an impact, from advocating for gender diversity in engineering to empowering the next generation through mentorship and community outreach. With women holding 55% of management roles at Cook Medical, the company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Initiatives like gender-neutral job descriptions, global hiring bias training, and programs such as "Explore Engineering" reflect Cook’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I).

Through their stories, Fiona and Annemarie share their insights into leadership, overcoming setbacks, and creating opportunities for others are lessons in both courage and change-making.

Thank you to our sponsors Fenero, a multi-award-winning company that specialises in the financial success for contractors, freelancers and solopreneurs.

Tune in now to hear Fiona and Annemarie share their inspiring journeys on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify. #GreatnessHasNoGender

For more updates on #GreatnessHasNoGender, follow HERO on LinkedIn, reach out to hello@hero.ie for inquiries, or explore our job opportunities in STEM, Permanent Jobs and Contracting Jobs.

Available now on YouTube, iTunes, and Spotify. #GreatnessHasNoGender