5 FEBRUARY2026W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL Editor's NoteTurkey's Tryst with Achieving Gender EquityAchieving gender balance and gender equality has been a long-standing global challenge. Having plagued every region across the globe, the need for achieving true equity among genders has never been more urgent. But few nations have made more progress than others in terms of achieving women's empowerment in different aspects of life and work.The Middle Eastern nation of Turkey has been faced with an ongoing struggle with achieving gender balance. Although the nation has made significant progress over the last few years and inched up on the global gender index, yet a lot still remains to be done.Women in Turkey make up a small percentage in politics, private businesses, public roles etc. Roadblocks such as gender-based stereotypes, gender pay gap, unpaid labour, and other inequalities keep the country long way from achieving equality in a true sense. While challenges persist, so do courageous women from Turkey. Women in Turkey have been playing a crucial role in driving change across various sectors, including politics, business, education, and social development. Despite facing deeply ingrained cultural and societal challenges, many women have risen to prominent positions and have become powerful advocates for gender equality. The current edition of GWL magazine highlights a few such inspirational women. In this edition, meet Alex Dudka, CEO of ADAAS. She is a seasoned technology leader and innovator having 20+ years of experience in the field of information technology. Her passion for building started early--software became the fastest path from idea to impact, and gradually, she transitioned from being a software engineer to delivery manager, software architect, and CTO. In this edition, also read about Cansu Mayaolu Akin is a seasoned business strategist who leads with a strong focus of data, transparency, and measurable results. Cansu Mayaolu fosters collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams and promote ongoing learning, ensuring both technical rigor and strategic thinking remain core to her work ethics. To know more about them, read through this special edition of the GWL magazine. Let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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