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. 

DHL recognises the need for gender diversity and is actively working towards providing opportunities for women to thrive in the field. DHL is committed to challenging stereotypes, promoting inclusivity and creating a level playing field for all so everyone can benefit from diverse perspectives and experiences, and foster an environment of innovation and creativity.

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.

Here, Finance Graduate Esther Abulatan chats with a DHL Customer Experience Manager, Neesha Figueira, about diversity and inclusion within the logistics industry.

Balancing work and family life

After joining DHL in 2022, Neesha works at Stansted Airport in the UK and is also a mother to two young children. "As you can imagine, that's quite challenging. When I finish my day-to-day job, I go home and do my home job. I'm very fortunate to work with a company that is very flexible," explains Neesha.

Moving into a new career

When asked what attracted her to join DHL, Neesha says: "This is a new move in my career. I worked in fashion for 13 years, so I was looking for something a little bit different. The benefits of starting with a company like DHL is they listen, growth is immense, and they take on board any suggestions that you may have."

Celebrating career successes

One of Neesha’s biggest career success is the growth of her team.

"I started off with two team members in the terminal team. I now have eight, with the potential to grow to twelve."

Belonging to a family 

Neesha describes her DHL team as an extended part of her family.

"I was made to feel very welcome when I first started at DHL. My line manager, who has been absolutely amazing, I could speak quite openly with them. I could suggest things and they were open to change, to trying things in a new way. In addition to that, for my career growth, they would always advise me on which way to go and what was the best avenue to go down," says Neesha.

Sharing advice for women

Finally, Neesha shares her advice to women interested in a DHL logistics career.

"At companies like DHL, you're always able to grow within the structure. Your future is what you what it to be with DHL," adds Neesha.

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