The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

The world is going towards a more inclusive and diverse society where women can have an equal space as men. Progress has also been witnessed in the recent decades with women taking up leadership roles and becoming more competitive. These women can be seen everywhere i.e., in politics, corporate, business, civil services etc. While women are being progressive, the society as whole is also moving into a world where females are considered as a significant part of the economy. Their contribution also matters in the process of a balanced economical realm.

Global Woman Leader Team always comes up with news stories and headlines that can be marked as a momentous move by women in their respective industries. We have covered all the accomplishments of women that took place this week.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Foxconn Opens Women-Only Residential Complex in India

Through 2024, Foxconn, a global electronics contract manufacturer based in Taiwan, will have generated over USD 10 billion in revenue from its activities in India. The chairman of Foxconn, Young Liu, made the announcement.

Kerri Hayman Becomes First Female to lead Domino's Pizza as CEO

Domino’s Pizza has appointed Kerri Hayman as its ANZ division’s first ever female CEO. Founded in 1960, Domino’s caters in the restaurant industry as one of the world’s top public restaurant brands. The brand has its headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI with specialities in Pizza, Sandwiches, Marketing, Technology, and Data Analytics etc.

Women Entrepreneurs Fall Event to be held on Sept. 7

Women Entrepreneurs Fall Event by SCORE Indianapolis and Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship Program is all set to be held on September 7, 2024. It has been scheduled to take place at Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center.

Dr. Jasmine Begum joins MIMOS Berhad as New Non-Executive Chairman

Dr. Jasmine Begum has been appointed by MIMOS Berhad as its new Non-Executive Chairman. Succeeding the former Chairman of the firm Dato’ Sri Ibrahim Ahmad, Jasmine has taken up her new role in August 2024.

VP Kamala Harris carves History after Presidential Nomination Acceptance

After a major party presidential nomination acceptance, Vice President Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman and first Indian American to attempt such thing. She called on the entire country “to move past the bitterness, cynicism and divisive battles of the past.”