5 AUGUST2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NoteTime for Action: Jordan's Ongoing Gender-Balance Conundrum As the world moves ahead in the quest for growth and development, the business landscape gets more complicated by the day. With complex geo-political developments disrupting economies, it is key for nations to put their best foot forward to not just overcome the challenges but to also build a thriving economy.In such a scenario it is important for every country to build a workforce that is balanced, with men and women contributing to the nation's growth equally. Gender-equality in today's times is not just an ethical imperative but an absolute necessity for growth. Several nations continue to struggle with overcoming the gender-gap. The Middle Eastern nation of Jordan is one of them. in 2025, Jordan ranked 122nd out of 146 countries on the Global Gender Gap Index, a global indicator of how far countries have come in empowering women. Jordan ranked fifth among Middle Eastern countries and North Africa regionAlthough small strides have been made in improving women's education and health access, yet there still exist challenges when it comes to female participation in the political sphere and workforce.In such a scenario, it is important to celebrate the existing women leaders who have created a niche for themselves in their respective industries. One such inspirational leader from Jordan is Rasha Laswi, a seasoned leader, who's currently serving as the Managing Director of Andersen in Jordan. She is also a Member in two of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Committees for Amending the Jordanian Companies Law, 2005, `Foreign Companies' and the `Liquidation of Public Shareholding Companies' sections.Another noteworthy female leader from Jordan is Amal Al Sadi, who contributes to strategic technological advancements enhancing value and accelerated outcomes. With a strong blockchain foundation, Amal Al Sadi, specializes in creating roadmaps and release plans that leverage decentralized systems to achieve measurable outcomes. Spearheading major transformations across diverse project has equipped her with enhanced capabilities in managing complexity and aligning teams towards shared outcomes. The current edition also features an in-depth conversation with Carrie MacLean is known for delivering exceptional experiences crafting bespoke itineraries that blend local insights with the elevated expectations of international travelers. With a background in Event Planning and strong cross-cultural insight, she has successfully identified the unmet demand for high-end travel experiences in remote regions. Sandrine Belloc, Co-founder and Managing Director of Emerging Group also gets featured in the current magazine edition. She specializes in employability and bridging the gap between businesses and universities. With extensive international experience, she focuses on creating impactful solutions to enhance talent development and workforce integration globally.The current edition of Global Woman Leader magazine highlights these women leaders and success stories.Read on and do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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