Javiera McGuiggan
Assistant Vice President. Global Business Leader Cargill BioIndustrial – Power Systems
Javi is from Chile and has lived in Minnesota, USA since 2011. She joined Cargill in May of 2019 as the Global Business Leader for the Power Systems Business which includes Dielectric and Cooling Solutions. She started her career in P&G, followed by 14 years at 3M Company. Through her career, she has served in several roles including Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Business Management at local, regional, and global levels.
Javi is originally a civil hydraulics engineer, and later earned an MPA and MBA from University of Minnesota. She also is Six Sigma Green Belt certified and a SCRUM Master. Her languages include English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Through a more personal lens, she is a mother to Jack (5 years old), Board Member of Feed My Starving Children since 2019 and Chair of Cargill’s Hispanic Latino Council, in addition to Advisory Board Member at CWIEME Berlin 2022. Javi’s interests include Global Economic Development, Public Policy, DE&I and Sustainability.
2024 Agenda Sessions
Panel Discussion: Diversity in the Workplace. How to Foster & Encourage a More Inclusive Sector: St
CWIEME industries are dynamic and have experienced wide disruption and progression over the last decade. Rising global trade disputes and geopolitical tensions are increasing costs and cutting margins. At the same time, the regulation forcing decarbonisation is disrupting existing business models and demanding immediate capital investment.
To successfully navigate this changing landscape, the long-term success of a company requires a stronger focus on people, and gender diversity can help companies gain a competitive advantage. Hear from industry leaders who have already been on a journey to encouraging a more diverse workforce and who have seen the benefits in action. Gain insight into successful strategies, as well as the obstacles faced along the way, and discover the wide array of benefits a more diverse workforce can bring to your business.
Wednesday 15 May 09:40 - 10:20 Central Stage
Women In Engineering
CWIEME industries are dynamic and have experienced wide disruption and progression over the last decade. Rising global trade disputes and geopolitical tensions are increasing costs and cutting margins. At the same time, the regulation forcing decarbonisation is disrupting existing business models and demanding immediate capital investment.
To successfully navigate this changing landscape, the long-term success of a company requires a stronger focus on people, and gender diversity can help companies gain a competitive advantage. Hear from industry leaders who have already been on a journey to encouraging a more diverse workforce and who have seen the benefits in action. Gain insight into successful strategies, as well as the obstacles faced along the way, and discover the wide array of benefits a more diverse workforce can bring to your business.
Central Stage Europe/London
