Skill, Tenacity & Intension Driving European Women Leaders' Growth

The past couple of years have been a quiet challenging for the global economy. Starting from the global pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine war, global events in the recent past have brought with them major challenges for industries across the globe.

The European region has been at the receiving end of the hardships brought by aforementioned events which has caused the European economy to contract slightly at the end of last year and beginning of 2023. This was a direct impact of the loss of Russian natural gas and high inflation on consumer spending. Two consecutive quarters of decline in economic output led to a recession.

The times are tough and the need of the hour is for governments and industries to pull up their socks to beat the recession lest it snowball into a deeper problem. In the midst of tough challenges, it is the business leaders who have been working hard to run organizations successfully.

The current edition of Global Woman Leader magazine shines the spotlight on women leaders of from across Europe who have been the catalyst of growth and development in their respective countries.

On the cover we have Italy’s Vania Petrella, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb. A partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, Vania is an expert in Italian and international tax law on which she advises clients across the world. She holds and LLM and PhD in Tax Law and was named 'Woman of the Year' at the 2024 Legal Community Tax Awards.

We also feature Zerani Scears, the Managing Director of AZS, a company she founded 16 years ago. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, Zerani has transformed AZS into a thriving enterprise, fostering a collaborative culture and driving strategic growth within the construction and real estate sectors in Europe.

Ulrike Janssen, MD, LEG-Immobilien-Gruppe is another noteowrthy woman leader part of this speical magazine edition. Ulrike’s dedication to sustainable and affordable living makes an important contribution to provide liveable apartments and neighbourhoods for hundreds of thousands of tenants across Germany.

From Portugal we have Paulina Joanna, Managing Director, MOJE Holiday. Paulina is an accomplished entrepreneur with a background in law and a passion for tourism. With over a decade of experience, she has excelled in roles such as Groups Coordinator at Top Atlântico DMC and Event Manager at Folwark Łekuk. Her career spans diverse international experiences, including roles in Poland, Portugal, and Angola, where she developed expertise in event coordination, travel consulting, and project management.

Read more about these women leaders and the secret to their success.