Colombia Much Ahead in Drive Towards Gender Equality than its other Latin Counterparts

The world is constantly striving towards achieving gender equality is all sphere of life. Some regions of the world have made more progress than others in terms of bringing women’s stature at an equal level to their male counterparts.

The South American nation of Colombia is one of the top most proponents of gender equality in its region. Data suggests that in 2021, Colombia surpassed our Latin American nations when it came to representation of women in business leadership roles. 55.5 percent of business leaders in Colombia were women in 2021.

This achievement has been achieved owing to the country’s steadfast commitment to empowering women. Over the past two decades significant improvement has been made in terms of designing and delivering policies to strengthen gender equality. The country has accepted and abided by all women’s rights treaties on an international level. The country has also amended its laws to foster gender equality.

In the current edition of the Global Woman Leader magazine, we move the spotlight on Colombian women leaders and bring to readers their amazing success stories. These prolific women also share their words of wisdom for aspiring women leaders of the world.

In this edition of the magazine read about Elsa Cristina Pena Florez, CEO of Tree A Enterprise she is a visionary leader dedicated to sustainable resource management. With a background in civil engineering and a passion for innovation, she drives the company's mission to provide cutting-edge solutions for water treatment, air quality control, and sustainable agriculture.

“Spread your wings and chase your dreams! Don't let anyone limit your potential – the sky's is not the limit. Challenges are inevitable, but they're stepping stones to success. Embrace them with determination. Learning is a lifelong journey; never stop expanding your knowledge. And remember, setbacks happen, but they don't define you,” advices Elsa.

We also bring to readers the success story of Sofia Bermudez, CEO, Bredez. A visionary CEO with a passion for innovation and growth, Sofia has a background in international business administration and a master's in business, she leads Berdez, focusing on expanding into new markets and products while prioritizing innovation and adaptability.

Sharing her advice for young girls and women of the world, she says, “I would say it's not the goals that define you as a leader, but rather the path you take to achieve them. Sometimes people may call you crazy or say you can't do something because it's too risky. My advice is to do it anyway, regardless of what others say. Even if you look silly in the process, dare to be different and stand out. That's how you make a difference.”

Read more about these women leaders from Colombia and draw inspiration from their journey to professional success.