Salvador Bahia Airport hosts a roundtable discussion to debate women's leadership in the workforce

· Women hold 40% of leadership positions and represent nearly half of the employees working at Salvador Airport;

· Roundtable discussion was moderated by organizational mentor, coach, and writer Gladys Cazumbá.

March, 2025 – In celebration of Women’s Month, Salvador Bahia Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, held a roundtable discussion themed “Women in Motion: Professionals Transforming the Most Valued Competencies in Organizations.” The event took place on the morning of March 28, in the airport auditorium, moderated by organizational mentor, coach, and writer Gladys Cazumbá. Airport employees participated in the discussion, sharing their stories and inspiring their colleagues.

The discussion highlighted how women are leading the transformation of soft skills in the market, with emphasis on abilities such as communication, empathy, and collaboration. The initiative reinforces the airport’s commitment to diversity and gender equality, as well as celebrating women’s achievements in the professional environment.

“Gender diversity drives innovation and creativity, as different perspectives lead to more effective solutions. By empowering women, we contribute not only to social development but also to our sustainability and long-term growth. They bring essential skills like communication and collaboration that enrich team dynamics and create more productive environments,” said Isabela Dantas, Human Resources Manager at VINCI Airports Brazil.

Data from the latest census shows that 48% of the airport’s employees are women, who also hold 40% of leadership positions. Every year in March, Salvador Bahia Airport participates in a global Group assessment that measures professional equity between men and women across six key criteria: equal pay, distribution of raises, promotion opportunities, post-maternity leave policies, female representation in senior positions, and parity among the highest salaries. In 2025, the airport scored 99 (on a scale of up to 100), close to the maximum score.

The roundtable discussion concluded a cycle of internal actions for Women’s Month. The airport took part in an innovative campaign by VINCI Concessions that highlighted stories of female employees and their role models, including pioneers Bessie Coleman, Camille du Gast, and Alice Recoque – women who broke barriers in the mobility sector. The campaign, launched globally by VINCI Concessions on International Women’s Day, promotes professional equality and supports the feminization of its teams. In 2024, women made up 37% of the VINCI Concessions workforce, with a goal to reach 40% in leadership positions by 2026 – a target already achieved by Salvador Bahia Airport.

About Salvador Bahia Airport

Located in the capital of the state of Bahia, Salvador Bahia Airport is the first concession in the VINCI Airports network in Brazil, having taken over its operation on January 2, 2018. Since then, Salvador Airport has incorporated global operational standards, seeking to offer greater efficiency, safety, and a better travel experience for its passengers. With an investment of R$ 700 million in modernization and terminal expansion works, it increased its capacity by 50%, serving up to 15 million passengers per year. In addition, it was recognized with the Ethnic-Racial Diversity Seal by the Municipal Secretariat for Reparations of Salvador due to its initiatives against institutional racism. Salvador Bahia Airport also stands out as the “Most Sustainable Airport in Brazil,” leading environmental preservation actions.

About VINCI Airports

VINCI Airports, a world leader in private airport operations, operates more than 70 airports in 14 countries. Thanks to its expertise as a global integrator, VINCI Airports develops, finances, builds, and manages airports, providing its investment capacity and know-how in optimizing operational performance, infrastructure modernization, operations management, and environmental transition. VINCI Airports was the first airport operator to commit to an international environmental strategy in 2016, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across its entire network by 2050.

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