Chivita Hollandia Champions Greater Women’s Inclusion

Chivita Hollandia (CHI Limited), has unveiled the GREAT Rubies Steering Committee at the 2nd edition of its International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration.

According to the company, the event, themed Inspire Inclusion: Celebrating Diversity and Accelerating Gender Equality, was a special occasion. The firm also disclosed that the initiative, created in 2023 to support and honour women’s accomplishments, the GREAT Rubies is a knit community of the Women at Chivita|Hollandia.

In a statement, the company said, ‘‘The network’s primary goal is to drive diversity, inclusion, & equity by leveraging the Women’s Network to provide fulfilled & well-rounded female professionals at all levels while also focusing on intellectual capacity building, social engagement, and overall wellness.’’

The event was held on the 7th of March 2024 started with a keynote address by Temi Dalley, Group Chief Human Resource Officer, Sterling Financial Holdings. She highlighted that women face a lot of challenges, balancing work, life, and family but today, those challenges are just a stepping-stone in preparation for greater responsibilities.

“For inclusivity, it is important to provide mentorship & sponsorship opportunities as an empowerment tool while advocating for a functional system where decisions are made for the benefit of all including women,” she noted.

Emphasising the essence of driving female inclusion, Eelco Weber, CEO, Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited), stated the GREAT Rubies promotes a stronger sense of community to celebrate women’s accomplishments and support gender-neutral policies.

Chief People Officer, Chivita|Hollandia (CHI Limited), Temitope Adedayo-Ojo said, “Women in our company play a crucial role in enhancing balanced decision-making and have had a beneficial impact demonstrating unwavering dedication, perseverance, and outstanding accomplishments.’’