In the first in a series of interviews with inspirational women in the hospitality sector, Head of Bird & Bird’s Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure group, Karen Friebe, speaks with Ina Plunien, Vice President of Cedar Capital Partners. Ina shares her journey to her current position, and chats with Karen about key challenges for women in this sector and the importance of sponsorship. We also hear Ina’s view on the most meaningful actions companies can take to support women as they start and progress through their careers, as well as her tips for young women as they embark on a similar career path to her own.

Find Karen Friebe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-friebe-a2926a156/?originalSubdomain=uk

And Ina Plunien here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ina-plunien-a5a290103/