The Week That Was: Female Leaders Chasing Success & Growth

Women leaders keep increasing in number with amazing creations and talents which hugely are boosting the global economy. Making their home go main source of income, women are gaining the benefits of their hard work and also facing the challenge of society by growing and prospering towards success. We can take into account a host of women who are holding senior leadership positions in MNCs, PwCs etc. There has been a growing interest in women leaders of many big firms. Besides this, women are entering into the entrepreneurial world with their own businesses that are very successful in the market.

Global Woman Leader Team has recently featured many such women in the headlines which refer to their outstanding work and new achievements during the just one week. Their courage has brought about changes in the society in one way or another.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Number of Self-made Women Billionaires Reaches 150: Hurun Report

As per information detailed in the most recent Hurun Report, the quantity of self-made billionaires who are women has reached an all-time high of 150 individuals in 2026. To put this in context, the current quantity of women self-made billionaires is two times higher than it was ten years ago. This new female billionaire community has increased its wealth by more than 52 percent since three years ago, totaling approximately $470 billion.

1000+ Attendees Join Women's Leadership Conference in Raleigh

More than 1,000 people attended the Women's Leadership Conference held in downtown Raleigh - a gathering of female executives, entrepreneurs and women interested in starting up their own business.

Women-Owned Businesses Lag Globally Despite Growth Potential

Women own about one-third of all businesses in the world, but the presence of women-led businesses is low in various countries and industries, thus creating enormous potential for growth. In this regard, a latest study on "Closing the Gender Gap in Entrepreneurship" has pointed out that the problems being faced by women entrepreneurs are all interconnected, and it is not possible to address them in isolation.

Hologic Women's Health Index Shows Improvement in Key Areas

The latest Hologic Global Women’s Health Index shows that there is a positive trend in women’s health in certain key aspects. Women are now more than ever before, since the Index’s inception five years ago, getting tested for high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes. Moreover, they also feel safer in their communities.

Mail Metro Media Names Claudine Collins as Chief Client Officer

Claudine Collins has been appointed the new Chief Client Officer at Mail Metro Media, which is the commercial side of dmg media. This marks yet another step in the ongoing commitment to building strong strategic commercial leadership within the company.