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Building your own table: Resilience, Leadership and Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Industry by Majida Chahine, General Manger, BCL SAL Ready Mix Concrete, Lebanon
Leadership is not about waiting for the perfect circumstances, It is about believing in yourcapabilities and creating opportunities even when the path ahead is uncertain. In this session , Majida will share her personal journey as a woman who built her career in the traditionally male-dominated construction and ready-mix concrete industry in Lebanon. From being one of the few women in industry meetings to taking on the leadership of a company facing significant operational and financial challenges, Majida learned that resilience, credibility and results are powerful tools for creating change.
She will reflect on the realities of leading through uncertainty, earning trust, making difficult decisions and building a culture of accountability and performance. She will also share the lessons she learned about overcoming barriers, challenging expectations, and remaining confident when the environment around you is constantly changing .
Most importantly, Majida wants to encourage women not to underestimate themselves or wait to permission to lead. Leadership does not always begin with having a seat at the table. Sometimes when there is no seat at the table, we need to have the courage to build our own table and create space for others to join us.
BCL SAL Ready mix Concrete
BCL is a Lebanese company operating in the ready – mix concrete and construction materials sector . The company provides ready – mix concrete solutions for residential , commercial and infrastructure projects . with a focus on quality, reliability and customer service .
Under its current Leadership, BCL has undergone significant development, expanding its operations and workforce while strengthening its market position.
The company operates within a challenging Lebanese business environment characterized by economic uncertainty, financing constraints , fluctuations in raw – material availability and rising operating costs.
BCL’s growth reflects its commitment to operational efficiency ,strategic investment and responsiveness to customer needs , while continuing to develop its capabilities and strengthen its presence in the Lebanese construction market.
About the Speaker
Majida Chahine is the General Manger of BCL SAL in Lebanon , with more than three decades of professional experience, including extensive experience in the construction materials and ready-mix concrete industry .
She began her career in 1991 and entered the ready-mix concrete in 1997 , working in an industry traditionally dominated by men.
Throughout her career, she has held senior responsibilities across construction materials, raw materials and ready-mix concrete operations .
Since joining BCL, Majida has led the company’s transformation and growth , navigating significant operational and economic challenges while focusing on performance, investment, team development and customer service .
Her leadership journey has been shaped by resilience, continuous learning and the belief that professional opportunities should be built through competence, determination and results.
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Who Should Attend
Women in Cement and Construction: Industry professionals looking to enhance leadership skills, network with peers, and drive positive change.
Industry Executives and Leaders: Those committed to creating diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces.
Human Resources Professionals: Specialists focused on implementing DEI strategies and fostering inclusive organizational cultures.
Engineers, Architects, and Project Managers: Professionals aiming to advance diversity in technical and leadership roles.
Advocacy Groups and Associations: Representatives from organizations dedicated to promoting gender equality and supporting women in the industry.
Academics and Researchers: Scholars interested in the intersection of gender, diversity,
and industry practices.
Policymakers and Government Officials: Leaders working to promote gender equity and diversity at the policy level
