10 Key Women's Leadership Appointments in USA in October 2026

Explore 10 key women’s leadership appointments in the U.S. in October 2026, spotlighting influential women executives across technology, healthcare, finance, human resources, law, aviation, education, and operations. Discover how these women business leaders and senior executives are shaping corporate strategy, innovation, talent development, organizational transformation, and business growth across Corporate America.

In the world of global business, several women took up key leadership positions across the United States in October 2026. Utilizing their experience in corporate management, international business, technology, research, healthcare, and organizational development, these leaders continue to move into positions where they lead and areresponsible for heading the future course for their organizations.

Apart from becoming individual career milestones, these corporate appointments also reflect the significance of including women leaders in top hierarchy leadership positions. These opportunities offer experienced women to direct, manage operations, facilitate business growth, and make decisions at an organizational level.

Global Women Leader magazine brings an overview of ten notable women’s leadership appointments in the US for October 2026 in corporate, technology, healthcare, financial services, arts and science sectors.

1. WTCA Appoints Annette Gregg as First Woman CEO

Annette Gregg has been appointed as the first ever woman Chief Executive Officer of World Trade Centers Association (WTCA). As the CEO of the association, she will guide the WTCA global team in collaboration with the organization’s board of directors and members in increasing engagement, developing cross-border business contacts, and achieving organizational strategy and commercial goals.

Annette will be heading the association from its newly established global headquarters at One World Trade Center in New York City. She has gained experienced in association management, business leadership, international events, and hospitality. Annette’s strategic leadership, financial skills, and market relationship-building capacity are her major strengths to capitalize on.

2. Hershey Names Amanda Almond as President of International Business

The Hershey Company has appointed Amanda Almond as its new President, International Business. Amanda has over 30 years of experience in the consumer goods and retail sectors. In her former job at Vinarchy, she worked as Regional Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and was responsible for running business operations in 57 countries.

Previously, she had worked for 12 years in Bacardi where she occupied several executive positions in various regions. Hershey expects that her expertise in international business management and consumer brand management will assist it in expanding further outside of its domestic market. She will work alongside Hershey’s International Leadership Team as the company enters into a new phase of international expansion.

3. Amy Johnson Appointed President of GDIT

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has decided to appoint Amy Johnson as new president of the organization. Her appointment will come into effect from November 3, 2026. Amy is joining the executive suite after 27 years of serving at General Dynamics Mission Systems in engineering, management and business leadership roles.

She has gained extensive experience in a number of vital technology sectors such as cybersecurity, defence electronics, space and intelligence systems. Her most recent role as the Vice President and General Manager for Space, Cyber and Intelligence involved overseeing operations within these niche business units.General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic stated that Amy has a reputation for being able to lead her teams to resolve complex technical issues.