Cimcorp’s VP of Operations, Anne Happonen, has been named to the “2024 Women in Supply Chain” list by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.
The annual Women in Supply Chain Award honors female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments and mentorship set a foundation for women at all levels of a company’s supply chain network. Anne earned the award for her extensive background in helping global organizations navigate the intricate landscape of international business.
Within Cimcorp, Anne ensures that every automation project delivers customized automated solutions that help each customer optimize material flow, increase operational efficiencies, generate rapid ROI, and achieve long-term business success.
I’m truly honored to be included in the 2024 Women in Supply Chain list. My approach is rooted in transparency, collaboration, and adaptability—key elements for cultivating a culture of openness and trust. I believe that active listening, engaging in meaningful discussions, and seeking common ground are vital skills for any leader. What drives me is building these relationships and seeing people take pride in their work.
Anne Happonen, VP of Operations at Cimcorp
Aligned with Cimcorp’s core company values, Anne’s “people-first” approach is also helping foster a culture where safety is paramount. This approach to safety not only prevents accidents but also builds trust and satisfaction among employees and customers alike.
The annual award program honored Anne as a “Workforce Innovator” for her efforts in building a better workforce through supply chain education and employee development.
Every year, this award continues to amaze me. But this year especially, it’s all about the quality of the submissions. These women are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams and are paving the way for future young female leaders to be a part of an industry that’s making a difference.
Marina Mayer, Editor-in-Chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Co-Founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum
New this year, the award was broken down into Rising Stars, Trailblazers, DEI Pioneer and Workforce Innovator. From there, we named an overall winner per category and then four honorable mentions per category. This year’s applications were superb and made it next to impossible to just pick one winner. I’m so proud of these women and their achievements. We’re just getting started.
The full list of winners is currently available at www.foodlogistics.com. Recipients will be honored at the Women in Supply Chain Forum in Atlanta from Nov. 12-13, 2024.
