WGBI Member Spotlight Series - Donna Snyder
The Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) is proud to spotlight Donna Snyder, a long-time industry leader whose journey from graphic design to Vice President of Marketing & Advertising at East Penn Manufacturing reflects both adaptability and excellence.
WGBI Takes BCI 2025 by San Antonio Storm
The Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) electrified this year's Battery Council International (BCI) Convention + Power Mart Expo in San Antonio. With Texas-sized ambition and Alamo City spirit, WGBI members rounded up industry leaders from across battery manufacturing, recycling, distribution, and more, proving that when it comes to charging up the battery sector, everything truly is bigger in Texas.
Breaking Financial Barriers: Catherine Azeles on Women & Wealth
The Women in Global Battery Industry (WGBI) recently hosted an insightful webinar featuring Catherine Azeles, a Partner and Investment Consultant at Conrad Siegel with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Azeles shared her passion for helping women achieve financial independence and addressed the unique financial challenges women face in today's world.
WGBI Webinar Series: LinkedIn Essentials with Katie Raymond
The Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) recently hosted a webinar featuring Katie Raymond, Manager of Marketing and Communications at Battery Council International, who shared valuable insights on maximizing LinkedIn's potential for industry professionals.
Meet WGBI Latin America Chapter Leader Grace Rocha
Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) recently sat down with Grace Rocha, the leader of our new Latin American Chapter, to discuss her journey in battery technology and her vision for advancing women's participation in the industry across Latin America. As a research scientist in advanced batteries and a passionate advocate for diversity in tech, Grace shares her inspiring journey from an internship at ITEMM to becoming a prominent voice in the battery sector. In this candid interview, she discusses the unique challenges and opportunities for women in Latin America's battery industry, while highlighting the crucial role of mentorship and international collaboration in shaping the future of the field.
WGBI member Sayalee Sawant highlights importance of inclusion and professional development
At the recent PowerOn 2025 conference, Abhison Innovations Pvt Ltd. Director and Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) member Sayalee Sawant, shared valuable insights during a panel discussion on "The Role of Women in the Battery Industry."
Alyssa McQuilling hosts WGBI webinar on energy storage
WGBI's third 2024 webinar featured Alyssa McQuilling from the Consortium for Battery Innovation discussing "Energy Storage 101."
East Penn Manufacturing: Powering Progress Through Diversity and Innovation
In the ever-evolving landscape of battery manufacturing and energy storage solutions, East Penn Manufacturing stands out not only for its technological prowess but also for its commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the battery industry.
Women in the Global Battery Industry Shines at ELBC 2024
The Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) made a significant impact at the recent European Lead Battery Conference (ELBC) 2024 in Milan, showcasing the organization's growing influence and commitment to supporting women in the battery industry.
WGBI Sponsor Profile: Clarios
Women in the Global Battery Industry (WGBI) is pleased to count Clarios as one of its sustaining sponsors for 2024.
Clarios is the world’s leading manufacturer of automotive batteries with a portfolio of evolving technologies for all types of vehicles. With 50+ facilities worldwide, 16,000 team members, and 100+ countries served, Clarios solutions are available nearly everywhere.
In the following interview, Clarios provides some detail on its work with WGBI as well as its internal efforts to foster diversity and inclusion to build a best-in-class workforce and support the future of energy storage.