Top 10 Eastern Europe Special - 2024

Women leaders in Czechia make an essential contribution in promoting both economic growth and innovation, especially in business, technology, and the government. Since women are more likely to be actual advocates of equality and inclusion, this country has more women working through their leadership. These new-age ladies attempt to break the mold of the past while making for a more balanced labor market and inspiring future generations of women. That aside, their output promotes and propels the country's competitiveness in international spheres and social development, making Czechia a more active and just society.

Women leaders in Austria have, through their presence, enriched the country and helped it shape a most inclusive and equitable society. They infuse into decision-making the diversity of perspectives, giving birth to policies that address gender equality, social justice, and economic sustainability. Challenging different spheres of life: politics, business, and academia give birth to talent for the future. Their leadership gives Austria a stronger position in the world and makes for a more balanced and equal and progressive nation, inclusive of development and rights for women.

Women leaders in Slovakia work to boost growth in the economy, especially financial, technological, and public policy-related sectors. Being in a position, they improve innovation, productivity, and the fostering of diversity in workplaces, hence leading to better performances in the economy at large. They help bridge the gap between the genders by increasing equal opportunities as brought about by greater representation of each gender, differences in earnings by gender, and access through such policies. Through their role models, they inspire female entrepreneurs and professionals going forward to make the competitive edge of Slovakia and contribute to long-term and sustainable economic development.

Women founders in Romania are steadily taking the forefront in determining the entrepreneurial direction of this country. Their innovative ventures in tech, health care, sustainable products, and many others can carry the meaning of economic growth and a job opportunity for the people. In every venture, they break barriers that pave the way to greater gender equality, inspiring future generations of women entrepreneurs. The tide of women-led startups, their mentorship programs, and availability of funds indicate a bright future wherein women founders shall play their role in the dynamic, diversified market of Romania.

In this issue, The Global Women Leader magazine brings a spotlight of ‘Eastern Europe Special - 2024’, featuring leaders who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.