WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
WOMEN IN
LEADERSHIP
Logistics has traditionally been perceived as a male-dominated sector, where the number of women is limited and those who do work in the field find it difficult to progress to leadership roles.
Real-life career stories
Explore real-life career stories of women in leadership roles at DHL.
These stories showcase the achievements and challenges faced by women in logistics and highlight the opportunities available for career advancement.
These stories showcase the achievements and challenges faced by women in logistics and highlight the opportunities available for career advancement.
Nailing the application
The first step to landing a role in logistics (or any field) is marketing yourself effectively. Research suggests that women apply for fewer roles than men, only apply for jobs where they meet all the criteria and aren't as effective at selling their skills.
We've pulled together some useful hints and tips to help give you the confidence to call out your achievements and make your application stand out.
We've pulled together some useful hints and tips to help give you the confidence to call out your achievements and make your application stand out.
Case studies
Learn how we've been implementing practical strategies for balancing gender diversity and helping to create an environment where women can excel.
SHIFT UP A GEAR
A global talent pool that has been designed to support female talent within the organisation to take their next step.
SUPPORTING WORKING PARENTS
Improving Work-Life Balance: How DHL Coventry provides flexibility and job security for working parents.
GENDER EQUITY NETWORK
Find out more about our Gender Equity Network and how it's driving change across DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland.
A note from Women in Logistics Vice Chair
Clare Bottle FCILT is CEO of the UK Warehousing Association and Vice-Chair of Women in Logistics UK. Having joined the logistics industry in the 90s she has worked across a number of sectors including chemicals, construction and food & drink.
The Women in Logistics vision is to: “Improve the lives of women in logistics in the UK and address gender imbalance, enabling the logistics industry to benefit from female talent.”
In 2018, Women in Logistics became incorporated into the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, creating a wider platform to extend their reach and continue to engage, connect and inspire the profession.
The Women in Logistics vision is to: “Improve the lives of women in logistics in the UK and address gender imbalance, enabling the logistics industry to benefit from female talent.”
In 2018, Women in Logistics became incorporated into the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, creating a wider platform to extend their reach and continue to engage, connect and inspire the profession.

About DHL Supply Chain
Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 188,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses.
Behind every weekly shop, every vital prescription and every new car is a business that relies on an efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chain. Together at DHL Supply Chain, our team are responsible for connecting people to these goods and keeping the world moving.
We have around 400 sites and 37,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland and have recently been recertified as a Great Place to Work.
Behind every weekly shop, every vital prescription and every new car is a business that relies on an efficient, reliable, and responsive supply chain. Together at DHL Supply Chain, our team are responsible for connecting people to these goods and keeping the world moving.
We have around 400 sites and 37,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland and have recently been recertified as a Great Place to Work.
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