Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics, Receives International Women’s Forum Award
DSC Logistics is pleased to announce that CEO Ann Drake was a recipient of the 2014 "Women Who Make a Difference" Award given by the International Women’s Forum (IWF). The award was presented to Drake and eight other women leaders from across the world at the IWF World Leadership Conference, which took place in Atlanta. In addition to serving as CEO of DSC Logistics, Drake is the founder of AWESOME, the initiative for advancing women's leadership in supply chain.
Des Plaines, IL, December 04, 2014 --(PR.com)-- DSC Logistics is pleased to announce that CEO Ann Drake was a recipient of the 2014 "Women Who Make a Difference" Award given by the International Women’s Forum (IWF). The award was presented to Drake and eight other exemplary women leaders from across the world at the IWF World Leadership Conference, which took place in Atlanta.
The IWF "Women Who Make a Difference" Award is a global award that is given to a select number of women who are recognized as exemplary role models for women’s progress and development, demonstrate a track record of outstanding achievements, are highly respected in their professional fields and are publicly recognized for contributions to the community.
“Ann is an extraordinary business leader, a thought leader in her industry, a leader in civic and professional organizations, and a dedicated role model, mentor and proponent for women,” said Sara Sirotzky, president, IWF Chicago. “IWF Chicago is proud to recognize Ann for her outstanding achievements and we extend congratulations on receiving this well-deserved award. She is truly a woman who has made a difference.”
“I am honored to receive this award,” explained Drake. “By supporting the advancement of women leaders, we can transform businesses, infrastructures, and economies. I’m grateful that my contribution is making a difference, and I’m thankful for all that the IWF does to inspire and cultivate leadership.”
In addition to serving as CEO of DSC Logistics, one of the five largest women-owned companies in Illinois, Drake is the founder of AWESOME, the initiative for Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education. She is a member of the boards of Chicago’s Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) and the Supply Chain Innovative Network of Chicago (SINC), a council launched by Mayor Emanuel’s World Business Chicago Economic Growth Plan. She is a former board member of A.M. Castle Company, a global distributor of specialty metals, and the Committee of 200, a businesswomen’s leadership organization. Drake is also the former Vice Chair of the Business Advisory Council for the Northwestern University Transportation Center.
Recognized for her contributions to business, education, the community and the field of logistics and supply chain management, Ann was the first woman to receive the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Distinguished Service Award (2012). She is a recipient of the Alumni Merit Award (2012) from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, and was named “Industry Leader of the Year” by the Illinois Institute of Technology (2009).
2014 Women Who Make a Difference Honorees:
Jan Blomstrann
Chairwoman & CEO, Renewable NRG Systems
Vermont, USA
Ophelia Cheung
Justice of the Peace
Hong Kong, SAR
Linda B. Davis
Pioneer Rancher
New Mexico, USA
Ann Drake
Chairman & CEO, DSC Logistics
Chicago, USA
Heidi Kühn
Founder & CEO, Roots of Peace
Northern California, USA
Chua Sock Koong
CEO, Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Singapore
Zanele Mbeki
Founder & Patron of IWF South Africa & First Lady of the Republic of South Africa, 1999-2008
South Africa
Teresa Valdez-Fauli Weintraub
President & CEO, Fiduciary Trust International of the South
Florida, USA
Carol Tomé
CFO & EVP of Corporate Services, The Home Depot
Georgia, USA
About the International Women’s Forum
The International Women’s Forum advances leadership across careers, cultures, and continents by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievements. Founded in 1982 in the United States, the IWF draws leaders across six continents with over 6,000 women leaders participating from 33 nations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. The IWF’s mission is to bring together a global membership to exchange ideas, to learn and inspire, and to promote better leadership for a changing world. Learn more at http://iwforum.org.
About DSC Logistics
DSC Logistics is a leader in transforming logistics and supply chain management into a critical business strategy based on collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and high-performance operations. DSC achieves the business goals of Fortune 500 and other dynamic companies by designing, integrating, managing and adapting customized supply chain solutions. As a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) and third-party logistics (3PL) provider, DSC delivers value by reducing total system costs, optimizing business processes, facilitating growth and change, and maximizing the potential of the supply chain. In today’s environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC helps customers achieve their goals by being ready for anything! For more information: http://dsclogistics.com.
The IWF "Women Who Make a Difference" Award is a global award that is given to a select number of women who are recognized as exemplary role models for women’s progress and development, demonstrate a track record of outstanding achievements, are highly respected in their professional fields and are publicly recognized for contributions to the community.
“Ann is an extraordinary business leader, a thought leader in her industry, a leader in civic and professional organizations, and a dedicated role model, mentor and proponent for women,” said Sara Sirotzky, president, IWF Chicago. “IWF Chicago is proud to recognize Ann for her outstanding achievements and we extend congratulations on receiving this well-deserved award. She is truly a woman who has made a difference.”
“I am honored to receive this award,” explained Drake. “By supporting the advancement of women leaders, we can transform businesses, infrastructures, and economies. I’m grateful that my contribution is making a difference, and I’m thankful for all that the IWF does to inspire and cultivate leadership.”
In addition to serving as CEO of DSC Logistics, one of the five largest women-owned companies in Illinois, Drake is the founder of AWESOME, the initiative for Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management, and Education. She is a member of the boards of Chicago’s Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) and the Supply Chain Innovative Network of Chicago (SINC), a council launched by Mayor Emanuel’s World Business Chicago Economic Growth Plan. She is a former board member of A.M. Castle Company, a global distributor of specialty metals, and the Committee of 200, a businesswomen’s leadership organization. Drake is also the former Vice Chair of the Business Advisory Council for the Northwestern University Transportation Center.
Recognized for her contributions to business, education, the community and the field of logistics and supply chain management, Ann was the first woman to receive the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Distinguished Service Award (2012). She is a recipient of the Alumni Merit Award (2012) from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University, and was named “Industry Leader of the Year” by the Illinois Institute of Technology (2009).
2014 Women Who Make a Difference Honorees:
Jan Blomstrann
Chairwoman & CEO, Renewable NRG Systems
Vermont, USA
Ophelia Cheung
Justice of the Peace
Hong Kong, SAR
Linda B. Davis
Pioneer Rancher
New Mexico, USA
Ann Drake
Chairman & CEO, DSC Logistics
Chicago, USA
Heidi Kühn
Founder & CEO, Roots of Peace
Northern California, USA
Chua Sock Koong
CEO, Singapore Telecommunications Limited
Singapore
Zanele Mbeki
Founder & Patron of IWF South Africa & First Lady of the Republic of South Africa, 1999-2008
South Africa
Teresa Valdez-Fauli Weintraub
President & CEO, Fiduciary Trust International of the South
Florida, USA
Carol Tomé
CFO & EVP of Corporate Services, The Home Depot
Georgia, USA
About the International Women’s Forum
The International Women’s Forum advances leadership across careers, cultures, and continents by connecting the world’s most preeminent women of significant and diverse achievements. Founded in 1982 in the United States, the IWF draws leaders across six continents with over 6,000 women leaders participating from 33 nations in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. The IWF’s mission is to bring together a global membership to exchange ideas, to learn and inspire, and to promote better leadership for a changing world. Learn more at http://iwforum.org.
About DSC Logistics
DSC Logistics is a leader in transforming logistics and supply chain management into a critical business strategy based on collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and high-performance operations. DSC achieves the business goals of Fortune 500 and other dynamic companies by designing, integrating, managing and adapting customized supply chain solutions. As a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP) and third-party logistics (3PL) provider, DSC delivers value by reducing total system costs, optimizing business processes, facilitating growth and change, and maximizing the potential of the supply chain. In today’s environment, filled with rapid and unpredictable change, DSC helps customers achieve their goals by being ready for anything! For more information: http://dsclogistics.com.
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