AVS Global Ship Supply honors women leaders, with over half of its managerial roles held by women, promoting gender equality this International Women's Day.
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, AVS Global Ship Supply is highlighting a remarkable achievement in a traditionally male-dominated sector: more than half of the managerial positions in the company are now held by women. This milestone reflects AVS Global Ship Supply’s strong commitment to gender equality while also showcasing the continued global success of its corporate culture built on trust, professionalism, and collaboration.
Based in Istanbul, Turkey, women at AVS Global Ship Supply are not only part of the workforce but also leaders who drive growth, establish departments, strengthen global partnerships, and set new standards across operations.
Speaking about International Women’s Day, Global Supply Manager Cansu Fazlıoğlu emphasized the importance of confidence and mentorship in career development: 'Women should not define any position as a ‘man’s job.’ When women advance with determination and confidence, they achieve results that are as strong as, or even stronger than, those of men. Providing knowledge, responsibility, and support enables the true growth of both individuals and organizations.'
Cansu Fazlıoğlu highlighted that women are raising professional standards in the global ship supply sector; in this context, they contribute to more structured communication, more corporate business practices, and long-term value creation across the industry.
Vendor Collaboration Manager Buket Özergen pointed out the power of communication and perspective, stating: 'This sector is not about physical strength; it is about resilience and solution-oriented thinking. Communication is everything. Every conversation can be the key to solving the most complex operations.'
According to Buket Özergen, this year’s theme, Give to Gain, represents leadership through value creation and collective success. 'True success is not about reaching the top alone, but about how many people you lift up with you,' she said.
Sevda Güler noted that the career journey at AVS Global Ship Supply is built on trust and long-term commitment. 'My journey, which began with an unexpected entry into the maritime sector, has transformed into a 13-year career thanks to early belief in my potential. Establishing a department from scratch and watching it evolve into a sustainable operation has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my professional life.'
Sevda Güler emphasized that emotional intelligence, empathy, and consistency are strong attributes that women naturally bring to leadership; these qualities are vital in complex and high-pressure sectors such as ship supply and logistics.
AVS Global Ship Supply’s leadership culture is built on trust, responsibility, and equal opportunity, regardless of gender. The company is aware that diverse leadership teams provide stronger decision-making processes, higher professional standards, and more sustainable growth.
AVS Global Ship Supply Chairman Vahit Şimşek stated: 'On this International Women’s Day, AVS Global Ship Supply proudly honors not only the achievements of its own female leaders but also the countless women who advance the maritime and logistics sectors with their determination, dedication, and professionalism.'
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
