International Women's Day 2026

This year, our focus for International Women's Day and Women's History Month, was devoted to what it takes to uplift women's talent within the manufacturing space. 

We looked at how we as an organisation can learn from the experiences and success stories of women from across the Trivium community. 

Gathering stories from across our global locations and various roles, from Hungary to Germany, to Italy to North America, three key elements stood out:

As Alena Hyrsalova, Production Dispatcher in the Czech Republic mentioned: “A good ally is someone who believes in you, creates space for your voice, and actively supports your growth”. Adding to that, Nathalie Bohnwagner, Supply Chain Manager EAB, shared examples from her experience: “Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of working with great leaders, talented teams, and supportive peers who shaped my development. Whether by giving honest feedback, challenging my thinking, championing my ideas, or simply being reliable partners.” 

Another critical aspect of proactive allyship that came up is being an ally to yourself. Sarah Scott, Director Supply Chain F&S, in North America advises women: “Know your strengths, believe in yourself, and show up with confidence - own what you bring to the table. If you truly believe you deserve a seat at the table, others will believe that too.”

As Borbala Neubauer, Communication Specialist in Hungary, highlighted:  
“I’m lucky to have women managers and a mentor who truly believed in me and encouraged me to share my ideas, believe in my strengths and take bold decisions.” Role models are not only exemplified in the workplace, but across the many roles we carry in life. Erin Hallberg, Compensation and Benefits Manager in North America, gives us an example from her family life: “I raise my two daughters without traditional gender role expectations, and always encourage them to stay true to their values, work hard and believe that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to.” 

Being a role model, beyond providing inspiration, brings self-fulfilment to the role model themselves. Bente Binderup, Plant Manager in Denmark, shed a light on what’s that like: “Being a plant manager has given me the gift of watching people grow, and supporting teams in working well together to create magic”. 

Reflecting on the impact of such responsibility, Catherine Hannebert, SVP Food and Speciality, in North America, said: “People perform their best when they feel empowered to contribute fully, regardless of gender or background. When different perspectives, experiences, and capabilities come together, something powerful happens.”

To facilitate that, we must create space for it. Pamela Iemmi, HR Manager in Italy, summarises it best: “A company’s strength isn’t only measured by performance, but by its ability to create space for different identities.”

This journey taught us that there's still more to do and offer when it comes to creating more opportunities for women to thrive. We continue our commitment to work together to sustain a meaningful work environment for all.