SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec 18, 2024 – ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is proud to announce that Celeste Blodgett, Vice President of Human Resources at ESET North America, has been recognized as a San Diego Business Journal’s 2024 Business Woman of the Year in the Private Company, Medium category. This annual award celebrates and honors influential businesswomen in the San Diego community who have contributed significantly to the city’s workplaces and communities.
This year, winners were announced after a celebratory luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Westin San Diego Bayview. The event honored the region’s top women leaders from across a variety of industries and company sizes.
“I am honored to be recognized for this prestigious award alongside other accomplished and deserving businesswomen,” said Blodgett. “This recognition is not just a testament to my efforts but also to the incredible support of the ESET team and the community that has inspired me every step of the way. I am surrounded by powerful, inspirational women, and this award underscores the importance of collaboration and the impact we can achieve when we champion inclusion, embrace creativity, and support one another.”
With over 30 years of experience spanning education, training, human resources and management, Blodgett’s impact resonates across ESET’s global workforce and the broader technology sector. She originally joined ESET as a former educator, bringing two master’s degrees in education and human resources to the position. Her initiatives, such as founding the ESET Women of the Workplace employee resource group and pioneering the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, exemplify her dedication to fostering an inclusive environment and supporting women’s career advancement. Under her leadership, ESET North America’s workforce now boasts 37% women, with women representing 39% of management positions – significantly outperforming industry averages.
A passionate mentor, Blodgett recently became a certified coach with the Hudson Institute of Coaching, wrapping an intensive 8-month coach training program. She is the creator behind ESET’s extensive wellness program, which has led the company to local recognition as one of San Diego’s healthiest companies. At the global level, she collaborates with leadership to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Her influence has been instrumental in expanding the Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program—which aims to close the gender gap in STEM--to Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and Singapore, empowering women worldwide to pursue careers in technology fields.
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