Global Women Leaders Narrate Their Unique Success Storis Highlighting The Power Of Perseverance

Due to age-old cultural and systemic biases, the word leadership has been associated with men, shaped by traditional power structures that favours male-counterparts. However, time has changed and so has the perception about leadership. Today there is a paradigm shift with a focus on achieving gender balance in leadership positions globally.

The society and business world has woken up to the need for gender balance which in turn has highlighted unique perspective that women bring to leadership roles. Although a new path is being constructed to a gender-balanced future, yet we have a long way to go. The global rate of changes regarding gender parity in senior leadership positions continues to remain slow.

It’s critical that systemic and societal challenges be addressed to build a world where women receive ample support, resources and opportunities to turn their professional dreams into reality. A key piece in achieving this goal is to have inspiring role models who can act as a guiding light in illuminating the path to success.

The current edition of GWL magazine endeavours to introduce readers to such inspiring women leaders from across the globe. Read insightful conversations featuring women of impact from varied geographies and industries.

Gracing the cover is Laetitia Devy-Dimanche, the CEO of AMAL Therapeutics S.A., a Swiss biotech company and wholly owned subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim, focused on developing cancer vaccines. With a strong background in scientific research and leadership, she has held key roles in global pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Laetitia is dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and adaptability within her team.

Moving towards African nation of Nigeria, we feature Uloma Odevbouma, Group Chief Operating Officer, Hallmark Global Petroleum. Uloma is an accomplished business executive with knowledge of corporate strategy, operational leadership, and human capital management. With almost twenty years of expertise, she has been instrumental in promoting industry innovation, worker development, and organizational success.

Another notable addition to this edition is of Ethiopian business leader Amelework Giday, the Managing Director of Technostyle, a leading furniture manufacturing company in Ethiopia. With a background in sociology and an MBA, she founded Technostyle to transform the furniture industry, focusing on local manufacturing, innovation, and economic empowerment, while championing women’s leadership in business.

Joining this illustrious group of women leaders is also Maria Fernanda Torquati, COO of Newsan from Argentina. She has extensive experience in operations, technology, and organizational transformation. She previously held leadership roles at McKinsey & Co., Banco Hipotecario, and Telefónica, and now drives Newsan’s digital transformation and operational efficiency.

Moving to the southern part of the world, New Zealand, we have Rippan Sandhu, the co-founder of Ayurda, a wellness brand rooted in Ayurveda. With a background in education and a passion for holistic health, she has transformed Ayurda from a small skincare line into a trusted global brand, empowering women with natural, effective, and personalized wellness solutions.

Last yet not the least we feature University of Sydney alumna Emma Hannel, Founder, Inner Peace Getaways. Emma is a dedicated advocate for holistic well-being. With a background in psychology and industrial relations, she has led teams across industries, fostering human connection. Passionate about mental health, she now empowers individuals through wellness retreats, guiding them toward balance, purpose, and self-discovery.

While each of these women leaders has their own unique success story to narrate, yet they are all symbols of determination, tenacity and skill.

Read more about them in GWL’s current magazine edition.

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