The HIP Women’s Forum was founded in 2007 with the vision of bringing together women of the Rhein Neckar region who share international backgrounds and professions in order to build a platform for professional development and a network to promote the individual and collective potential of each member.
Women working for multinational companies abroad or in an international environment face many of the same challenges related to being a female professional in a foreign country. Through this forum, women can help one another to grow and achieve personal and professional success. To help us achieve this objective, the HIP Women’s Forum provides a full program of events for professional networking and leadership education throughout the year.
Our Vision and Mission
The purpose of the Heidelberg International Professional (HIP) Women’s Forum is to bring together women from various international firms and backgrounds and exchange ideas, learn from one another’s experiences, and develop skills that will enhance both professional and personal success. Our hope is that such a forum will also provide an opportunity to connect women who are seeking new challenges and directions to others who have distinguished themselves in their profession and community
Values
- Contribute to the Advancement of Women
- Facilitate Learning and Professional Development
- Peer Mentoring through Networking
- Fun!
Leadership Team
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Shuchi Sharma, Founder and President moved to Heidelberg in 2001 and founded the Heidelberg International Professional Women’s Forum in 2007 to serve the community of international women in the Rhein Neckar region and encourage them to share their skills and experiences for the professional and personal development of all the women who participate in the Forum. Shuchi was born in the United States and has spent much of her life travelling, living and working abroad. Shuchi has held senior leadership positions in several management consulting and professional service firms covering operations, sales and delivery in both Europe and the US with responsibility for several European countries/regions’ operational business units. Shuchi is married with two children, and enjoys exploring other cultures and places through travel, cuisine, and running. |
Steering Committee |
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Fabiana Matucci A founding member of the HIP Women’s Forum, Fabiana Matucci was born in Rome. After graduating in International law in 1993 at the University of Rome she moved to Germany. In 1995 she changed to the industry were she has been covering several managerial roles in sales, business development, strategic planning and innovation. Fabiana speaks six languages, enjoys travelling and knowing new cultures, hiking and games. |
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Sanja Stevic-Fleckenstein moved to Heidelberg in April 2007 and works in the field of executive education and marketing. Prior to that, Sanja has held various senior management position in the non-for profit and public sector in the field of education, skills and corporate diversity. Sanja has a degree in Psychology and an MBA. She is passionate about her family, loves to cook and enjoys socializing and traveling. |
| Jennifer Watson first moved to Heidelberg in 2001 from the US and has lived in several cities in Germany. With a degree in engineering she has held senior technical positions in the oil industry and later started her own company pioneering new medical treatment. Jennifer currently works in product development for an international engineering firm. Jennifer is an avid cyclist and enjoys experiencing different cultures travelling by bicycle. Her passion for dance, music and languages brings her new opportunities for adventure. | |