Mahlet Berhe Yohannes’ Post

Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on the 17th that director Ms. Mitsuko Tottori has been promoted to president. Mr. Yuji Akasaka, president, will become chairman. This is the first female president of Japan Airlines. Ms. Tottori became an executive after working as a flight attendant. And this time she finally took the top position in the company. In Japan, the number of female presidents and company executives is lower than in the world (especially in developed countries). This is said to be a social issue. News that a female will become the president of a large company. It is already outdated for this to be a topic. That said, it is an important social contribution for large companies to foster more and more female managers and top executives. #japanairlines #femalepresidentjapan #jalpresidentnew #femaleexecutivesjapan #companypresidentwoman #womenadvancementtosociety #newpresidentjal #socialissuejapan

🛫 Female CEO in Aviation coming through! 🛬 “𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁.” It's the last sentence in the post below that I resonate with the most. Mitsuko Tottori is the real deal, and is speaking proud. Being the female CEO of a Japanese airline should NOT be a big deal in 2024. It's time to move beyond the '𝗢𝗠𝗚', '𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗼 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴', '𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘀', Instead, straight up empower women to have the same opportunities as man in leadership and CEO positions. Let's hope that more organisations follow suit, and celebrate a woman's worth. #speakproud #publicspeaking #femaleleaders #mitsukotottori

I share Ms Tottori’s sentiments.

✈️📍Employee Journey Destination: CEO Such an inspiring story from Japan Airlines’ new CEO and former flight attendant, Mitsuko Tottori - who is also the first female CEO of JAL! 🥳👏 Her story reminds me of Envoy Air’s President and CEO, Pedro Fábregas, who started his journey to the c-suite pushing wheelchairs for American Airlines in Puerto Rico. ✨To my network of talented and visionary People people, I pose the following questions for your input:✨ 🤔🤯 What if you’ve already hired your company’s future CEO as a frontline worker?? 🗺️🧭 What about your talent strategy, your culture, might make the employee journey from front line worker to CEO possible? ❌🙅♀️ What might derail the journey, and what would you do differently to make it smoother?

Japan's Changing Landscape: Mitsuko Tottori's historic appointment as the first female president of Japan Airlines marks a significant stride in the nation's efforts to address gender inequality in the workplace. Her ascent from a flight attendant to a senior executive challenges traditional norms and is an inspiring example for female professionals navigating career challenges or life events. Japan is evolving after three decades of economic stagnation, showcasing a positive shift towards greater diversity and inclusivity. #LeadershipTransformation in Japan's Corporate Realm: As Japan Airlines embraces Mitsuko Tottori as its new president, it signals a commitment to transforming its leadership landscape. Tottori's dedication and experience, highlighted by her tenure since 1985, exemplify the airline's pursuit of excellence. #opentowork #japanjobs

The operators know more as they are engaged, involved in Process and Performance of Products as they have feel and touch of their out put. They become better Supervisor,Manager and achiever if they are guided,coached,trained and motivated to Companies Vison and Mission. It is the beauty of Japanese Management that employees are Part and Parcel in Companies growth and have aqual potential to go at TOP. #Japan #management #japaneseculture #japanesejobs #employeerecognition #employeedevelopment #tie #jal #operatortraining #traininganddevelopment #learninganddevelopment #thejapantimes

The aviation industry has finally opened its doors to female leaderships in management in Japan.

While we in #aviation know in our gut that #flightattendants are core #safety professionals, popular media sold the job as a servant so they have little appreciation of what FAs are all about. Today, I read a former FA, Mitsuko Tottori, is now CEO of Japan Airlines which illustrates all they have to offer the industry. "The reasons JAL provided which got her promoted to the top post was her “high level of insight and field experience in safe #flight operations.” Pretty cool. She's in pretty rarefied air considering how few female CEOs are in the #airlineindustry. "Over a career spanning 40 years, she has broken a number of glass ceilings in getting to her current position...Tottori's ascent serves as a model for women in Japanese companies and suggests the need for broader reforms in training and promotion policies to break through existing glass ceilings." She said: “There are female employees who are struggling with their career steps or going through life events. I hope I can give them the courage or push them to take their next step after seeing my appointment as a president.” I'd say a role model for all women. One final note from The Great Stewardess Rebellion. If it weren't for flight attendants, we women would not enjoy the equity have now on the job because they battled the #airlines and won on equal employment. We may have a long way to go but NEVER underestimate the power of FAs or women. https://lnkd.in/eSHq38_r Leading Ladies Of... Women in Aviation International Association of Professional Flight Attendants - APFA Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

Second round of Failure Night night at Lufthansa Industry Solutions 🌟 After the success in Raunheim, LHIND brought Failure Night to Tirana! 🚀 This event celebrates sharing professional failures to promote transparency and learning. What would you share at a Failure Night? Tell us in the comments! 💬 Huge thanks to Erta, Frederik, Fee and the team for making it possible. Here are their thoughts on the event: 🎉 Erta: "It was an amazing time to co-organize the Failure Night event in TIA. Participants were thrilled to hear firsthand the original failure moments of some very dear colleagues. You could feel their energy and enthusiasm in a supportive and open environment. It was an evening to remember, in witnessing a culture of transparency and growth.“   💡 Freddy: "The latest Failure Night in Tirana was a real success, drawing an excited crowd eager to hear entertaining stories and learn more about the past experiences of their colleagues. The event, known for its relaxed and humorous atmosphere, featured funny and engaging tales. Notably, this session highlighted how the national currency's fluctuations can significantly impact personal goals, adding an interesting twist to the evening's narratives."   🤝 Fee: "It's so nice to see how many people are interested in hearing and sharing their stories! Everyone struggles with challenges every day, sometimes we can solve them and sometimes we can't. When we fail in something, it's not a shame, it's an opportunity to learn and find another solution. Seeing that every level in the organisation is involved is inspiring and at the same time gives a sense of belonging. Let's come together and solve things!"   Thank you to all participants for making a memorable night! #ExploreLufthansaIndustrySolutions #LufthansaGroup

As our CEOs Stefanie Neumann and Thomas Wittmann have already mentioned on their profiles, diversity and openness are at the core of our values and we are firmly committed to inclusivity and intercultural cooperation. Lufthansa Systems employees represent 68 different nationalities in 4 European countries and work together for more than 350 global customers. Our solutions are the result of the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and knowledge that each individual brings to the table, regardless of gender or background. In our dynamic environment, there is no room for discrimination or nationalistic ideologies, so we strongly reject right-wing narratives that promote backward-looking thinking. Instead, we embrace a forward-looking mindset and actively engage in open dialogue to navigate the complexities of our world. Join us in building a world where diversity matters and challenges are met with innovation, not with hatred and isolation. Together, we can make a difference. #neveragain #DiversityMatters #LufthansaSystems #LSY #wirsindmehr