March 8 | International Women’s Day

On the occasion of International Women’s Day, at TOI TOI Iberia we want to highlight the leadership, responsibility and commitment that help organizations move forward beyond their day-to-day operations.

Today we speak with Trini Bleda, Director of Legal, Occupational Risk Prevention and Human Resources, a key figure within the group’s structure. From her strategic position, she coordinates essential areas that ensure legal stability, operational safety and the development of internal talent.

In an industrial sector where technical expertise and organizational capacity are crucial, her career reflects how knowledge, consistency and strategic vision are the true foundations of leadership.

In this interview, she shares her perspective on equality, corporate culture, prevention and the role of women in technical and industrial environments.

1. Female leadership in an industrial environment

As Director of Legal, Occupational Risk Prevention and Human Resources in a traditionally male-dominated industrial sector, what does it mean for you to exercise leadership from this position?

Exercising leadership in an industrial environment involves combining technical firmness with organizational sensitivity. In areas such as Legal and Occupational Risk Prevention, rigor is essential, but so is the ability to build trust.

I believe leadership should not be measured by gender, but by knowledge, consistency and responsibility in decision-making.

Personally, I have never felt that I received opportunities because I am a woman. Everything I have achieved has been the result of hard work, preparation and perseverance. In industrial sectors, professionalism and technical expertise are the real differentiating factors.

At the same time, it is true that this is a historically male-dominated environment where there is still collective learning to be done. Organizations evolve when they incorporate diverse perspectives, and that process requires time, commitment and a strong corporate culture.

2. Real equality within companies

From your role in Human Resources, what do you consider key to moving towards real equality within organizations?

Real equality is not built through statements alone, but through concrete policies: objective recruitment processes, professional development plans, effective work-life balance measures and a corporate culture based on respect and balance between personal and professional life.

For me, it is important to emphasize that equality does not mean granting advantages, but ensuring that opportunities are based on merit, preparation and performance. Organizations should aim for any professional, regardless of gender, to develop their career under equal conditions.

In fact, we recently hired a candidate with an excellent profile who has a newborn baby at home, and that was not an obstacle. We know that in other organizations it might have been, but when a company truly values talent, decisions are made based on professional value, not quotas or personal circumstances.

In industrial sectors there is still progress to be made. These are environments that have historically been very male-dominated and we are still in a process of collective learning. But real progress happens when companies move from words to actions and build cultures where talent, responsibility and commitment are the true criteria for professional growth.

In the end, equality is not demonstrated in speeches, but in the decisions an organization makes every day.

3. Occupational safety and workplace wellbeing

Your area also includes Occupational Risk Prevention. How are safety, wellbeing and corporate culture connected?

Safety is not just about regulatory compliance; it is a direct expression of respect for people.

When a company prioritizes prevention and occupational health, it sends a clear message: people matter.

In demanding operational environments, integrating prevention into corporate culture is key to building strong and sustainable teams in the long term.

4. A message to future professionals

What message would you give to young women who want to develop their careers in technical or industrial sectors?

I would tell them not to limit their aspirations because of stereotypes. Preparation, perseverance and self-confidence are essential tools for building a solid professional career.

Technical and industrial sectors offer great development opportunities and increasingly require diverse and well-prepared talent.

I would also encourage them to choose companies that truly invest in their potential. When an organization trusts you and gives you the opportunity to grow, it is important to get involved, feel part of the project and contribute to the company’s development.

A résumé is important, of course, but when evaluating a candidate there is something that often matters even more: enthusiasm, effort and commitment to the work and the team.

Attitude, the willingness to learn and the readiness to take on responsibilities often make the difference.

In the end, professional careers are not built only on qualifications, but on involvement, continuous learning and the desire to contribute value.