Sofia Davila

Global Director Legal Harren Group

Duitsland

Sector: Expediteur

Email Sofia

Step in with confidence and make your expertise visible early. In a relationship-driven and traditionally male-dominated industry like shipping, your voice matters, but only if you use it. Speak up, challenge constructively, and don’t wait for validation before contributing.
At the same time, go beyond your immediate role. The people who stand out are those who understand how the business actually works; how decisions are made, where value is created, and where the risks truly sit. Whether you’re in legal, operations, or finance, connecting your work to the commercial reality will set you apart and accelerate your credibility.
And importantly, don’t do it alone. Build a strong network across functions—chartering, operations, finance, legal. These relationships give you perspective, influence, and access to opportunities you won’t get by staying in your silo.
In short: be visible, be commercially aware, and be connected. That combination is powerful—and rare.