International Women’s Day 2025 – Sevda Goksel

Name: Sevda Goksel
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job role: Payroll Manager
Time at Expro: 16 years 

International Women's Day (IWD) allows us to celebrate the achievements of women and promote gender equality. This year's theme, "Accelerate Action," encourages us to take meaningful steps towards equality. 

At Expro, we believe in fostering environments where women are not just included but are actively supported to grow within the business. This year, we have asked some of our female colleagues across the world to share their thoughts on accelerating action, their role models, valuable career advice, and more.  

See what Sevda had to say below.  

Who is your female role model or someone you admire & why:
My mum is my female role model because her strength and resilience in overcoming challenges and tough times are truly inspiring. The values and integrity she instilled in me have taught me how to stay true to my principles, even when faced with difficult situations. 

Tell us about a valuable piece of career advice you have been given:
Keep learning and stay curious – No matter how far you go in your career, never stop learning. Whether it’s through formal education, self-directed study, or learning from others, keeping your curiosity alive can fuel both your passion and your professional growth. Advice to my younger self would be… be patient with your progress, but don’t wait around for opportunities—create them. 

This year’s IWD theme is Accelerate Action, what does that mean to you:
Moving from talk to concrete action, making sure that gender equality is no longer a distant goal but something achievable within our lifetime. 

If you could live a day in the life of a famous female, who would it be and why:
If I could do a day in the life of a famous female, it would be Michelle Obama. Her intelligence, grace, advocacy for education, and commitment to empowering young women around the world is captivating. Witnessing how she balances her personal life, family, and a global platform is eye-opening. Her ability to inspire change while remaining grounded is something I admire.