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International Women’s Day: Choose to Challenge
Meet Annett Linemann
Annett Linemann is a PhD chemist who has held several R&D positions within H.B. Fuller, including regional R&D Director, and supports local teams and labs toward a state-of-the-art innovation culture and infrastructure. She studied at the Technical University of Berlin and has had a storied scientific career.Meet Lina Maria Garcia Mejia
Lina’s career began in 2001 when she joined H.B. Fuller as an assistant in the Quality and Assurance department. It was there that she grew her knowledge in adhesive manufacturing, and the industry fostered her curiosity and passion to continue her professional training.
With support provided from H.B. Fuller’s career development plans, Lina has gone many places during her 20 years of service, including working as a technical assistant water baser, chief of quality assurance, and regional SAP implementation focused on the Plan-to-Produce module. She’s currently the facility manager and legal representative of H.B. Fuller’s manufacturing plant in Colombia. According to Lina, “As a woman, it is a source of great pride to be trusted by H.B. Fuller, a company with a strict code of ethics that supports gender equality. The resources here helped me to overcome constant challenges and succeed in achieving, every time, a better version of myself both as a person and as a professional.”
During International Women’s Day, she reflects on all the challenges women have faced throughout history and what they have gradually overcome in terms of gender equality rights. “However,” Lina says, “we still have a long way to walk, given that inequalities remain in many governments and communities. As women in leading positions, we have the opportunity to act as agents of change with our example, energy, dedication, and constant commitment. This can help empower other women to be stronger and pursue their dreams.”
Lina sees #ChooseToChallenge as a campaign that invites women to transcend gender equality: “Stay Positive! We’re great, and we can accomplish everything we dream of doing.”
She also has positive thoughts when it comes to mentoring other women in the workplace, saying, “As a leader, you should always keep in mind that people are the most important asset in every organization. Let your example be the model, inject energy, encourage others, provide opportunities for growth and development, maintain active listening, and recognize their achievements. Remember that mistakes are an important part of every learning process.”
Lina also believes that change can and is happening for the better: “As women, we have the right to dream of a different world, one in which our ideas and contributions are extremely valuable. Never be afraid to take on challenges. Always choose to be the best version of yourself.”
Read more stories about H.B. Fuller employees in the GlueTalk Blog.
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