Unstoppable women in industry

A film series by ABB

Welcome to Unstoppable - a campaign that harnesses the power of diversity to drive progress

We're committed to highlighting the inspiring stories of individuals from all walks of life who have been unstoppable in breaking down barriers and making significant contributions in their respective fields.

Join us as we champion the power of diversity and pave the way for a brighter, more inclusive future.

Unstoppable Stories

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Norma Vargas, CODELCO

Meet Norma Vargas, the Director of Technology Operations at CODELCO Chile, the world's largest copper producer and a state-owned company. With 30 years in technology, including 20 years in mining, Norma is driven by a relentless passion for big thinking and achieving challenging goals. She believes that people are the most valuable part of any team and the true driving force behind successful projects.
Anagha Acharya, Hydrogen Optimized

Meet Angha Acharya, a Materials E.I.T. and IP Team Member at Hydrogen Optimized with an unstoppable passion for industrial decarbonization and climate change. Leading a small diverse team, she finds great value in the unique ideas and varied perspectives that she and each member bring to the table in their relentless pursuit of bringing clean hydrogen at scale for a better world.
Jennica Simesgården, SSAB

Meet Jennica Simesgården, Section Manager Energy and Electrical Distribution at SSAB, an Unstoppable force within the metals industry who was encouraged and empowered to pursue her technical interest already from an early age. Now she pays it forward inspiring others with her and SSAB:s work within diversity and inclusion, as she is a strong believer of the industrial sector having room for anybody.
Graciana Khouri, ABB

Meet Graciana Khouri, a Sales Manager for ABB’s High Power Rectifiers. Having worked in male orientated domains for most of her career, Graciana recognizes how embracing diversity can help any team to grow. She uses her network and her passion for learning to create opportunities not only for herself, but also to help others to rise. That is what makes her unstoppable.

ZhiRong Zhang, ABB

Meet ZhiRong Zhang, Electrical Engineering Manager for the Process Industries division at ABB in Singapore. Through her inspiring interview, you can explore the enriching experience of living in South-east Asia's melting pot of cultures and how embracing cultural differences has turned ZhiRong and her team into an unstoppable force.
Giovanna Mamani, ABB

Meet Giovanna Mamani, Service Sales Support Manager for Process Industries division at ABB in Peru. Her career at ABB started 13 years ago when she joined as an intern. Today, Giovanna leads a team of engineers from different generations. In her current role, she is responsible for providing technical and commercial solutions to large-scale mining companies.
Karin Lindgren, ABB

Meet Karin Lindgren, Global Technology Manager for hoisting at ABB, with an Unstoppable drive to overcome challenges and find new, better ways to do things. Together with her colleagues within R&D, Karin is driving the development of ABB’s mine hoist technology and paving the way for future generations dedicated to contribute to the decarbonization of the mining industry.
Valeria Frades, ABB

Meet Valeria Frades, ABB Engineering Manager in Chile. Her story is a testament to the outstanding contributions of women in STEM, and it reinforces our dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where talent knows no bounds. Together, we forge ahead, empowering and inspiring the next generation of leaders to embrace their limitless possibilities.
Marjorie Boles, Sappi

Meet Marjorie Boles, Chief Information Officer at Sappi and a true trailblazer in the global pulp and paper industry. Based in the United States, Marjorie is a visionary leader who has transformed her company through her unwavering passion for digitalization.
Chithra Sharma, Tata Steel

Meet Chithra Sharma, Chief Commercial, Engineering and Projects for Capital Procurement at Tata Steel, a global leader in the metals industry based in India. As a pioneering leader, Chithra continues to challenge the status quo and pushed boundaries to drive growth and competitiveness in her industry.
Tove Thelin Täckdal, Copperstone Resources

Meet Tove, the Concentrating Plant Manager at Copperstone Resources, a mining company at the forefront of sustainability and innovation in Sweden. As a trailblazer in the mining industry, Tove has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable practices and driving positive change in the sector.

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