The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women leaders have the utmost strength to achieve anything and everything. In the recent decade, the rise of female leadership has been witnessed by several countries all across the world. Regions like MENA, APAC and Middle East are also noticing a difference in the corporate and business realm where women are being more included and putting their efforts in showcasing their management skills. Irrespective of sector, females are everywhere, controlling the board chairs, being founders, CEOs, CMOs, CFOs and what not.

Global Woman Leader Team has again found numerous women this week, who has acquired higher positions in renowned companies, ensuring that their names are being known by the entire world.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

SHE LEADS Conducts Workshop to Strengthen Female Entrepreneurship in MENA

Friedrich Naumann Foundation’s initiative titled SHE LEADS recently collaborated with the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY), and conducted a three-day workshop. It brought together 12 female entrepreneurs in the MENA region with the objective of equipping women entrepreneurs with necessary business skills.

New Zealand Win Women's T20 World Cup Trophy; Defeat SA by 32 runs

By 32 runs, New Zealand Women secured their win, acquiring very first title in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. Securing three wickets each, Amelia Kerr and Rosemary Mair stopped New Zealand at 126/9 in the second innings. Up a score of 158/5, the first innings saw NZ.

Pam Kaur becomes 1st Female Finance Chief of HSBC Holdings

Replacing Georges Elhedery, HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) has opened a new tab, naming insider Pam Kaur as the first female finance chief. Earlier in 2024, Georges took up the position of CEO. The firm has said that this step will streamline the bank into four business units.

SITA appoints Nathalie Altwegg as Senior Vice President of Airports Business Unit

In a recent announcement, SITA revealed that Nathalie Altwegg has been appointed as the Senior Vice President of Airports business unit of the company. In addition, SITA caters in the IT Services and IT Consulting industry.

Wells Fargo Strengthens Commitment towards Black Women-Owned Businesses

During Woman Evolve Conference 2024 in Texas’ Arlington, the commitment of Wells Fargo towards aiding customers as well as communities for achieving greater financial success has been made loud and clear.