Europe Leading the Race to Gender Inclusion in Leadership with Aplomb

Europe has been leading the race to gender inclusion in the workforce. In 2022, on an average, one in three executives in EU was a woman, bringing their representation up to 35 percent. According to data from the Eurostat database, women in Germany made up 29 percent of all executive positions. Latvia topped the EU list with a 45 percent proportion of female executives. Poland (43 percent), Sweden (42 percent) and Bulgaria (41 percent) showcased high number of women executives by EU standards.

If these numbers are anything to go by, then Europe is doing a better job at bringing women in the workforce and leadership roles that other regions.

Skill and talent is in abundance when it comes to women leaders from Europe. The Global Woman Leaders magazine sheds light on some prolific women leaders from across Europe in our current edition.

In this magazine issue read about Marit Vaagen, Founder & CEO, Sirona Health Solutions. With a passion for global impact, she embarked on a 14-year journey with McKinsey, where she became a partner after five and a half years. In 2002, she founded Sirona Health Solutions, blending her expertise in economics with a commitment to transforming healthcare. Marit has also contributed to Fortune 200 company Telenor and various research institutions, showcasing her multifaceted dedication to business, healthcare, and research.

She is joined by Katrin Mueller, Founder and CEO of Lisantix. She is a visionary leader with a background in organizational development and human resources. With extensive experience at DailyDeal and FinLeap, she mastered translating business models into operational frameworks and nurturing talent. Katrin's leadership ethos centers on authenticity and resilience, guiding the company's focus on digital HR tools and AI integration. Committed to fostering a flexible work environment, she continues to empower teams and drive innovation in HR practices.

From Hungary, we bring to you the story of Nikolett Blaskó. Born in 1973, Nikolett is a renowned industry leader, recognized as the CEO of ACG, a leading Budapest-based communications agency. She holds a degree in Marketing and Advertising and is also an economist. Specializing in branding and offering comprehensive services like digital, social media, PR, film and content production, Blaskó established ACG in 2004. Under her leadership, ACG became the World's Most Effective Independent Agency, ranking first in the Effie Effectiveness Index for four times including three consecutive years (2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018). In 2022, ACG became the second most effective agency in Europe. In addition to her achievements in business, Nikolett is an advocate for social responsibility, leading various charitable projects, including health awareness campaigns and actions against domestic violence.

These women leaders are shining examples of talented women leaders hailing from across Europe.

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