Barbara Dischinger

Barbara Dischinger is the founder and director of IWIM, a global not-for-profit dedicated to advancing equity within the natural resources sector. A true global citizen, Barbara is fluent in six languages and deeply committed to promoting gender equity, inclusion, and intersectionality. Her international experience spans over 18 years, during which she has built and managed organisations across various countries, with a particular focus on mining and natural resources. In April 2006, Barbara founded Women in Mining UK, followed by the establishment of International Women in Mining in November 2007, now recognised globally as IWIM. Prior to these ventures, Barbara worked in executive search for 15 years, including nine years specialising in the mining industry. Her passion for diversity and inclusion led her to join the WISE Campaign (Women in Science and Engineering) in 2015, where she advanced her expertise for four years. In addition to her role at IWIM, Barbara contributed to the UK