Adapting rapidly to changing business environment

Historically the technology and IT industry has been a male-dominated industry, but things have been changing for some time. Certainly, in the years that I have been in the industry, I have seen huge efforts made to make the workplace more appealing to women. This is reflected in the number of women now working in the IT industry and in more senior positions which has significantly increased. Personally, I feel a great sense of worth working within a sector that delivers real change within the world addressing environmental and societal concerns through technological development and innovation.

Most challenging

The most challenging aspect of my role is also one I enjoy the most, working with a group of people based across such a large geographical space. At a logistical level, this poses challenges, but it also provides a great wealth of experience, ideas, and views from which to draw and learn.

Most engaging

I take great satisfaction from leading activities that see my team come together to deliver something significant and successful, a major event or a region wide campaign. Over the last year however, my team’s ability to adapt to rapidly changing environment and business pressures yet still deliver the outstanding results we have, is something I will remember with tremendous pride.

Maria Eagling, Director of Marketing and Digital Services, Epson EMEA

Eagling’s role is to develop the strategic direction and oversee the development and delivery of all marketing activity across the region. This remit sees her lead a team of over 150 marketing professionals across EMEA who address audiences in many countries, speaking multiple languages and with many differing cultural values.