How Leadership Can Change Corporate Culture (A Case Study)
Tracks: Leadership, HR/Talent Management
Listen to the journey of a senior leader in a trucking company who has advanced to the top in a male-dominated industry. In this case study that is featured as part of WIT’s special HERstory Series during the Accelerate! Conference, Heather Dohrn, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer with Dohrn Transfer, will delve deep into how this company has successfully reshaped its organizational culture through gender diversity and leadership. You will hear how they have leveraged their diverse leadership team using these three strategies to drive change, foster inclusivity, and create an environment where everyone thrives:
The Power of Gender Diversity: Explore the advantages of having a balanced leadership team, and learn how diversity at the top positively impacts the entire organization
Changing the Status Quo: Understand the challenges faced by women in the trucking industry and how this company is proactively addressing them
Empowering Leadership: Hear from a female leader who has played pivotal roles in shaping the company's culture and driving innovation.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Heather Dohrn
Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Dohrn Transfer Company
Heather Dohrn is the Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Dohrn Transfer Company, the Midwest division of the Pitt Ohio Transportation Group. Heather started with Dohrn Transfer Company 25 years ago as an Account Executive. She is responsible for Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Finance, Pricing, and Information Technologies.
Heather earned her Bachelor of Arts from Cornell College and her MBA from the University of Iowa. With a passion for serving her community, Heather founded the Dohrn Cares Committee. She is on the executive board for the Two Rivers YMCA and is on the Talent Development Advisory Council in Davenport, IA.
