JOUMANA KARAM, ACER EMEA

Although I came from an engineering background, I was surprised to see myself enjoying the marketing side of the business. My passion for technology is a significant advantage in marketing for Acer, it enables me to speak about the exciting new innovations that touch our everyday life in a very knowledgeable way. Additionally, my thirst for data and numbers enables me to interpret trends and make informed decisions about how to reach and engage with our target audience.

I see the challenges I face in my career as opportunities for growth. Whenever my voice was not heard or I was accused of being aggressive, I let my work and analysis of data do the talking. Whenever I was faced with negativity, I projected my positive problem-solving approach. I’m a firm believer that every challenge will trigger wonderful growth opportunities.

Technology is an interesting and creative field. The challenges that women face in the industry are no different than those faced by anyone else in other industries. Listen and learn from every situation, be flexible, and focus on the job at hand. And above all, fight the low self-esteem and speak up. Trust your own voice!”