Aurélie Jouve, directrice du salon Equip Auto, et Anne-Marie Baezner, directrice du salon automobile de Lyon, ont été élues Femmes de l’année 2023 par un jury de journalistes réunis par l’association Wave Autos. Ils ont été récompensés pour leur leadership dans l’industrie automobile.
Anne-Marie Baezner and Aurélie Jouve Named Women of the Year 2023 by WoMen and Vehicles in Europe
Anne-Marie Baezner, director of the Lyon Motor Show, and Aurélie Jouve, director of the Equip Auto show, have been elected Women of the Year 2023 by the WoMen and Vehicles in Europe (Wave) association. This prestigious distinction recognizes their organization of two magnificent automotive events that took place in perfect harmony, both in terms of location and timing – the Lyon Motor Show and Equip Auto, held at the end of September. Florence Lagarde, a member of the Women of the Year jury and vice-president of Wave, highlights the significance of these events.
Advocates for a Strong Automotive Industry
Both women have a strong commitment to promoting a robust automotive industry, as they express in an interview with the Journal de l’Automobile in May 2023. Their dedication to the automotive sector and their involvement in organizing these events has earned them this well-deserved recognition.
Anne-Marie Baezner expresses her gratitude to all the stakeholders who have contributed to the success of these events. She associates this award with the trust and support of the brands and dealerships that proudly represent the automotive industry. She also acknowledges and honors all the women who, like her, have found or will find their place in the development of this industry.
Aurélie Jouve emphasizes the valuable contribution of women in the automotive sector. She remarks on the privilege of working in an extremely innovative and exciting industry that faces numerous challenges, with gender diversity playing a pivotal role.
The Wave Employment Meetings
Anne-Marie Baezner and Aurélie Jouve will receive the Women of the Year award on November 7, 2023, during the annual Wave meetings at the Pavillon Royal du Bois de Boulogne in Paris. The award will be presented by Anne Abboud, the 2022 Woman of the Year and former director of Stellantis & You, Sales & Services.
The award ceremony will conclude a day dedicated to women’s employment in the automotive sector. This annual gathering facilitates connections between human resources representatives from automotive groups (manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, service companies) and candidates seeking employment in the industry.
The Women of the Year 2023 jury is composed of Leslie Auzemery (Auto Infos), Julien Bonnet (BFMTV), Christophe Bourroux (RTL), Stéphanie Cansell (Be My Guest), Louis Daubin (Kilomètre Entreprise), Adeline Després (Autoroute Infos), Victoire de Faultrier-Travers (L’Argus Pro), Géraldine Gaudy (L’Argus), Florence Lagarde (Autoactu), Agnès Lasbarrères (Auto Plus), Alexandra Legendre (Ligue de Défense des Conducteurs), Alexandre Lenoir (independent), Catherine Leroy (Journal de l’Automobile), Jean-Rémy Macchia (Ouest France), Perrine Martin (Radio Vinci Autoroutes), Justine Perou (Capital), and Caroline Ridet (Ze Pros).
