PDI Technologies, The Retail Marketeers Honour Six Women In Europe’s Convenience Retail, Mobility Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies and The Retail Marketeers announced the recipients of the 2026 European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards, recognising women leaders in Europe’s convenience retail and mobility sectors.

Presented by PDI Technologies for the second consecutive year, the awards programme honours executives for leadership, innovation and strategic contributions across the industry, according to a statement.

The initiative builds on the inaugural 2025 programme and aims to increase visibility for women in senior leadership positions as the sector navigates digital transformation, changing consumer behaviour and the energy transition.

The recipients were selected by a nomination committee and judging panel chaired by PDI Technologies executive vice president and general manager, International, Dawn Desai, and The Retail Marketeers owner and managing director, Christian Warning.

Desai said the programme highlights leadership combining operational performance, strategic direction and customer-focused innovation during a period of industry transformation.

Meanwhile, Warning said the awards recognise the growing role of women leaders in shaping the future of the convenience and mobility sectors across Europe.

The 2026 recipients are Agnieszka Bobrukiewicz, Alicia Cruzado Lopez, Louise Eckford, Judy Glover, Zsuzsa Hordai and Anna Wallenberg.

Together, the 2026 honourees represent a cross-section of Europe’s convenience and mobility industries, spanning fuel retail, hospitality, merchandising and strategic operations.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Nov 11 during The Retail Marketeers Convenience Leaders Convention 2026 in Hamburg, Germany.

-- BERNAMA