The 60 second interview: Judith Hackitt, Chair, the Health and Safety Executive

Posted on 19 Jul 2013

Judith Hackitt became the first female chair of the Health and Safety Executive in 2007 following a 30-year career in the chemicals industry. In May she was recognised as the First Woman of Manufacturing 2013 at an awards ceremony in London.

TM: An obvious first question – how do you feel about winning this award? I’m humbled to have been chosen. The judges said that it was a tough decision and I am very much aware of the strong peer group in the other nominees. We’ve come a long way in encouraging more women to study…

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