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Spain's Meteoric Rise In Assimilating Women Leaders At An Impressive Pace

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Monday, 24 June 2024

World Economic Forum's latest edition of the Global Gender Gap Report is out with some facts and revelations that say the race of closing the gender gap has been in a modest progress which in other words, can be said as sluggish. In order to achieve full gender parity, it will take five generations, according to the report.

Improvements has been there and one of the most remarkable vicinities where improvement has been observed is political participation sector which is known to have a major gap between men and women. Despite the statement, the report also states highlights that globally, the top-level political positions still evade females to handle the conduct, indicating towards persistent systemic barriers.

In this scenario, Spain has been moving towards assimilating women in leadership roles at an impressive pace. According to recent released Grant Thornton’s “Women in Business 2024" report, women now hold 40 percent of senior positions in companies in Spain. This number was a marked rise from 14 percent in 2004. This development brings Spain up to European average. It also makes the country in line as a global leader in gender parity in leadership roles. In the current edition of The Global Woman Leader magazine introduces readers to prolific women leaders from Spain.

In this edition meet Fatima Guillen, CEO of Medical Claims International, MCI Assist, and MCI Finance. A prolific woman leader merges education in Pedagogy, Psicopedagogy, and International Relations with a passion for healthcare. With Dr. Pablo Gonzalo, she leads initiatives ensuring global medical assistance and efficient claims administration, aiming for sustainable growth and industry leadership.

In this magazine edition also read about Eugenia Codinachs, CEO of Codinachs Architects. She blends a rich legacy with contemporary vision. With extensive experience in architectural design across Asia and the Middle East, she spearheads the firm's strategic direction, prioritizing harmonious, community-centered projects. Eugenia's leadership fosters innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to client collaboration.

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

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