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Women’s Leadership and Transformation in Industry
IPM France at the BIG 2025 eventWomen's Leadership and Cultural Transformation in Industry
On Tuesday, September 23, the Accor Arena will host the 11th edition of BIG, Bpifrance's flagship event, which this year will focus on the theme of Truth. This must-attend event for entrepreneurs and innovation stakeholders will once again be the scene of inspiring discussions on the future of French businesses.
Women in leadership in industry
Among the highlights of the day, IPM France invites you to join us at 5:20 p.m. in the La French Fab bubble for a round table discussion: INDUSTRI’ELLES - How can female leadership transform industrial corporate culture?
This discussion will bring together four inspiring women:
- Virginie Boissimon-Smolders, représentante d’IPM France
- Angélique Gérard, President of WOMEN IN STEM EUROPE
- Valerie Brusseau, President of Elles bougent
- Aurélie Moreno-Sauro, Manager of N.EDM
Together, they will share their experiences and visions on the impact of female leadership in a sector that is still largely male-dominated, new forms of collaboration that enhance team performance, and the importance of innovation and inclusion in building a sustainable and competitive industry.
IPM France: diversity and inclusion at the heart of our AD
At IPM France, we firmly believe that diversity and gender balance are powerful drivers of transformation and innovation. With 34% of our employees being women, which is above the national average for the industrial sector (24%, source: UIMM), we demonstrate every day that an inclusive approach promotes a more dynamic, high-performing, and forward-looking corporate culture. This performance is not just a number: it reflects a concrete commitment to an industrial model that values all skills and paves the way for new ideas.
In a rapidly changing industrial environment, marked by digitalization, energy transition, and new societal challenges, female leadership brings different and complementary perspectives. It promotes creativity, enhances organizational agility, and inspires new ways of collaborating.
BIG2025 will be an opportunity to explore these issues and discover how women are transforming industry, not only through their expertise, but also through a more inclusive and collaborative approach to leadership.
