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Women Leaders Of The World Are Rewriting Gender Rules

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Friday, 26 July 2024

Recently World Economic Forum released its Global Gender Gap Report which says that the race to closing the gender gap globally has been in a modest progress. According to the report it will take five generations to achieve full gender parity.

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.

Women’s representation in leadership roles across industries and geographies is a strong marker of progress made by the world. In the current edition of the Global Woman Leader magazine, we bring to you the success stories of women leaders from across the world.

From Hungary we have the success story of Csilla Torma, CFO, Deutsche Telekom Group Company. Csilla's love for solving problems with mathematics began in secondary school and has continued ever since making her pursue studies in mathematics, statistics, economics, and business. This laid the foundation for her interest in finance. Her analytical skills and attention to detail have helped her excel in her field, however, she is constantly seeking ways to expand her knowledge. When she's not working, Csilla enjoys playing golf, traveling, reading, teaching, and creating unique experiences for family and friends.

From the UK we have Jeanette Phillips, CEO, Flexicare. Jeanette is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer in the healthcare sector, boasts a rich history in clinical research, entrepreneurship, and strategic planning. Beginning her career as a nurse, she transitioned to orthopedic nursing, showcasing early commitment and hands-on skills. The visionary founder of Flexicare, Jeanette's 30-year journey has been dedicated to transforming social care in the UK. Her expertise extends from the operating theatre to the boardroom, where she spearheads policy development and collaboration with the NHS.

From Australia we have Lizzie Babarczy, CMO, Budgetly. Lizzie is a seasoned marketing leader renowned for her strategic prowess and innovative approach. With a background in business and marketing, she has driven remarkable growth for Budgetly through agile experimentation and data-driven strategies, positioning the company as a trailblazer in fintech.

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

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