Our success stories

Support. Inspire. Grow.

We asked the women involved in the Women@Horváth network the following questions: What have we learnt? What drives our success? How do we support each other? We received some fantastic answers from our community. Discover personal success stories and get some fascinating insights on life as a consultant.

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Annika & Johanna

Diversity & Trust - impetus for your development!

Here in the Operations team we are experts in the areas of production, supply chain management, procurement and R&D. We support companies from a wide range of industries to adapt their value chains to increasing competitive pressure, demanding customer requirements and rapid changes in the market.

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Why Operations?

“I (Annika) come directly from the field of operations, worked for an automotive supplier during my dual bachelor studies and also focused on the more technical topics in an economic context during my master studies in industrial engineering, so that I found the perfect fit for me with my specialization in the Operations Production & Supply Chain Management team at Horváth.

I (Johanna) already had my first contact with operations during my bachelor's degree in business administration. Subsequently, I specialized in sustainability management in my master's degree. At Horváth, I am able to combine these topics and support companies in setting up their value chain for a sustainable future. After I felt during my internship at Horváth in Operations that my ideas and interests were valued, I decided to join the company on a permanent basis.

What unites us is the enthusiasm for the variety of topics in Operations, in which we have set our individual priorities. In addition, Operations offers us the possibility of constantly new, exciting topics. As a result, we have both found that it pays to dare something new and to proactively take responsibility for topics. This is appreciated and also encouraged.”

What have we learned?

Varied tasks, diverse projects and customers, as well as taking on responsibility at an early stage have made starting in consulting attractive for us. But it was precisely these points that also presented us with the greatest challenges at the beginning of our careers. Looking back on the last few years, the trust and continuous support of our project managers and team colleagues helped us to have the courage to try something new and to find our own way in consulting. Working with numerous clients, familiarizing ourselves with new projects and topics and getting feedback have helped shape our personal and professional development. And even though new challenges are coming tomorrow, we know that we have benefited from the confidence we have gained in ourselves and the experiences throughout our professional lives.

Networking and Women@OPS

Meeting new contacts who can provide exciting and relevant insights seems so easy and yet presents a challenge at the same time.

In order to make networking easier for the women in the Operations department at Horváth, we have joined forces to form Women@OPS with the aim of exchanging ideas and experiences with each other. We also deal with recruiting support and the exchange between different countries and centers.

Dana

I am proud to be a part of Horváth Middle East

At Horváth, every voice matters, and equality is an essential aspect of our environment. I deeply appreciate the support I receive from my colleagues and the Women@Horváth community. Being a part of this open culture with its diversity has enriched my career in a remarkable way.

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Openness

At Horváth, I've found more than just a job; it's a community with a sense of belonging. Our culture is built on respect and openness, allowing me to be my true self.

Support

The support I receive at Horváth is truly special, not only from my colleagues and mentors but also from our wonderful Women@Horváth network. Together, we are fostering a lasting community, nurturing friendships that extend beyond the workplace, creating a strong bond among women who inspire each other every day.

Equality

As a woman in the Middle East, being a part of this team holds particular significance. It is full of diversity, and Horváth provides me with unique perspectives, along with feeling truly appreciated. Unity is a fundamental aspect of this place and equality is not just a concept but a living reality here.

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Anna & Sophia

Build your own network

Women often tend to believe that they have to find answers to every question and should overcome challenges alone. But in fact, it is the exchange with others that moves our ideas forward and inspires us. Daily interaction with female colleagues at Horváth have always given me new perspectives and motivated me to try out new things and champion my causes. Let's make it a habit to exchange ideas and support each other!

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Networking is crucial

Sophia and I (Anna) first met during our virtual Integration Week at the beginning of 2022. Although the format was online, and it was a bit difficult to get in direct contact with others, Sophia made the first move and got in touch with me afterwards. We hit it off straight away and it wasn't long before we had arranged a virtual coffee chat. As we were both fresh graduates starting our professional careers, we decided to keep each other updated on our projects and support each other in challenging situations.

The Women@Horváth network

We were motivated by a shared commitment to gender diversity and inclusion and both decided to become active in the Women@Horváth network. We were so inspired that we decided to become even more involved in the network and ended up joining the network's communications team. The network also played a crucial role in promoting regular exchange and this led to a new idea.

During one of our discussions, the idea of launching a comprehensive campaign for women was born. With the support of the HR marketing team, we decided to focus on the remarkable diversity of women at Horváth. Our goal was to highlight women in different positions and with different lives who find fulfilment in their consulting work at Horváth. Our own story now enables us to play an active role in making this a reality.

Our inspiration

Our own experiences have demonstrated the importance of regular exchange with women. Be it the Women@Horváth network, the buddy program or, as in our case, direct contact. This broader perspective has motivated us to stand up for our ideas and take responsibility for our personal development and careers. We have also found immense inspiration in supporting each other through individual challenges in our client projects. Our mutual support strengthens us, and it is precisely this that we want to pass on to our colleagues and friends. We encourage everyone to participate in exchanges. Not only to inspire, but also to offer each other support on the path to personal and professional development.

Katerina

Women@Horváth Austria

I have always wanted to foster a vibrant and inclusive community of women in the consulting industry. At Horváth Austria, we are committed to strengthening the presence and personal growth of our female colleagues.

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Empowering women in consulting in Austria

Our Women@Horváth network in Vienna is very committed to contributing to this vision with specific measures.

Our initiative provides a valuable opportunity to connect with our older female colleagues, who provide excellent role models to our younger colleagues. In turn, experienced colleagues gain new perspectives. Most importantly, our initiative creates a safe space for communication. We can openly exchange ideas, share current challenges and celebrate successes together.

Building the Women Network in Vienna

Our journey towards founding the Vienna Women@Horváth Community began with informal conversations between colleagues. Initially, we just wanted to gauge the interest and enthusiasm for building this network. The response was overwhelmingly positive and motivated us to take practical steps. We started with a comprehensive workshop: The first part was about introducing ourselves and familiarizing everyone with the concept and the Women@Horváth community. Then we collected ideas and thought about activities, formats and content that we could include in the initiative. We formed teams that were responsible for different topics, such as sports, internal and external workshops, lectures, etc.

Women's Business Breakfast initiative

Our exchange led to exciting ideas right from the start. One of the concepts that caught on was the Women's Business Breakfast. This event combines breakfast in the office with networking and the opportunity to get in touch with female colleagues outside our Vienna office. Maria Boldor from the Romanian office was a guest at our first event. She provided insights into the structure and working methods in Bucharest, her professional career at Horváth as well as her ambitions, challenges and valuable tips. The concept proved to be such a success that we decided without further ado to repeat this at the other Horváth locations.

The subsequent feedback was so positive that we took the concept one step further and created an international business breakfast format. These are virtual interviews with selected female colleagues that are accessible to all members of the Horváth Women's Network including those who join from home, even though we continue to emphasize the importance of in-office meetings to foster a sense of togetherness and strengthen the bonds between female colleagues. We look forward to the upcoming dates at Women@Horváth.

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