The Week That Was: Australian Distillers Appoints Kylie Lethbridge, Neema Lugangira Appointed Secretary-General, FCMB & IFC Partnered & More

From boardrooms to business frontiers, women around the world are redefining leadership. With vision and confidence, they're not only leading teams and driving innovation but also shining in roles previously thought beyond their reach, demonstrating that influence is as effective in nurturing roles as commanding ones. Women leaders of today possess strategic vision, tenacity, and a broad range of capabilities. In the last decade, the emergence of women entrepreneurs and business leaders has reshaped industries, energized economies, and accelerated positive social change.

This week, the Global Woman Leader team is honored to highlight another cohort of pioneering women—leaders who break mold, unlock opportunity, and inspire others to think bigger. Their stories are living affirmations that the future of leadership is broader.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Cyprus to Welcome Lithuanian Women Entrepreneurs Delegation in September 2025

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) as coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus will receive a women's business delegation from Lithuania on September 24, 2025. Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) as coordinator of the Enterprise Europe Network Cyprus will receive a women's business delegation from Lithuania on September 24, 2025.

Australian Distillers Appoints Kylie Lethbridge as New General Manager

Australian Distillers has made public the appointment of Kylie Lethbridge as its new general manager, with her term starting on 27 October. Lethbridge was a former CEO of the Independent Brewers Association.

Oh Yes I Can Women in Business Launches Campaign to Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs

The Oh Yes I Can Women in Business Group, facilitated by Communicate Great and led by communication coach Traci Poe, is launching She Means Business: OYIC's 30 Women in 30 Days, a 30-day visibility campaign honoring women entrepreneurs and business leaders who are part of the OYIC community.

FCMB & IFC Partner to Launch Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program to Boost Entrepreneurship

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with International Finance Corporation (IFC) to launch the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative in Nigeria, intended for business empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Neema Lugangira Appointed Secretary-General of Women Political Leaders in Brussels

Former Member of Parliament of Tanzanian Special Seats Neema Lugangira has officially assumed the role of Secretary-General of Women Political Leaders (WPL) in Brussels, effective June 1, 2025. The move is a significant win for increasing the representation and influence of Tanzanian women in the global political arena.