The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Nowadays, women are breaking all barriers and becoming successful leaders. They are capable of managing and leading any sort of teams in almost every sector. Women leaders are showing to the all that they are no less than anybody while also changing the stereotypical mindset of conservative people all around the world. Women are exploring nearly all sectors and taking up chairs in the male-dominated sphere where they were never expected to put foot on. From natural nurturers to successful leaders, women can do anything and everything and make the world an equal and balanced place.

This week, Global woman leader has covered everything that you need to know about women and their achievements along with some good to go information about women-centric conferences and schemes.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Anita Frew becomes first Woman to join Rolls-Royce board in 115 years

Rolls-Royce, a global engine-maker has announced the appointment of Anita Frew as incoming chair. With this Frew will be the first woman to be appointed to the role in its 115-year history. Anita is currently the chair of the chemicals group Croda. She is slated to join the Rolls-Royce board on July 1.

Standard Chartered Incubator program inducts 20 Female Startups

20 new female start-ups have been inducted by Standard Chartered into its Women in Tech incubator programme’s 4th Cohort. Ghana Climate Innovation Centre of Ashesi University has implemented the programme while showing its dedication towards empowering women entrepreneurs.

BII's $50 M to Bangladesh's BRAC Bank to support Women-led Businesses

A Development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor of UK, British International Investment (BII) has made an announcement for $50 million loan commitment to a leading SME bank in Bangladesh, BRAC Bank. The funding is being provided in order to assist 3,500 micro-, small- and medium enterprises’ (MSMEs) growth along with women-led businesses, the bedrock of economy of Bangladesh.

Melinda Gates to Exit from Gates Foundation

Well-known philanthropist and co-founder of Gates Foundation, Melinda French Gates to take an exit from the foundation and voyage on her own journey towards focusing on women’s rights and gender equality. The announcement was made on May 13, 2024.

Alycia Calvert becomes EY Chair & CEO

In a recent announcement made by EY, it has been revealed that Alycia Calvert is going to take up the chair and become Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the firm. Her tenure will start from the month of July, 2024. Prior to her, Jad Shimaly was the chair and CEO of the firm who’s now the EY Global Managing Partner – Client Service.

Kerry Connelly joins Room Women's Network

In a recent announcement by Room Women’s Network, it has been revealed that Kerry Connelly has been appointed to take up the position of Vice President of Business Development. This firm is a global network for women leaders of today and tomorrow that caters to Think Tanks industry.