The Week That Was: Female Leadership Ruling the Business World

Women are currently the main contributors to the economy's upward trend. Whether it is through female entrepreneurship or female leadership, breaking all the stereotypes and playing a major role in this modern world, both are at their highest point. Moreover, the business world today includes a lot of women who are women-founders of increasing numbers. Women can now be found almost everywhere regardless of the sector; they are even after making the spaces for themselves in the fields that used to be known as male-dominated ones.

Once again, the Global Women Leader Team has discovered that such women leaders who have made a name for themselves in the business world through their achievements while holding various positions.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Gender Inclusion Highlighted as Key to Energy Transition at CSW70

At the 70th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), a broad array of stakeholders, including representatives from government, the private sector, and development institutions, gathered to discuss strategic investments to include gender in the global energy transition.

Novo Nordisk Announces Changes to Leadership Strategy

Novo Nordisk announced its new leadership structure at its most recent annual general meeting due to changes to its strategic planning. Novo Nordisk also introduced three new board members (Ramona Sequeira, and Helena Saxon).

Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury

In the first ever ceremony to see a new Archbishop of Canterbury enthroned, a new female leader to guide the Church of England, Sarah Mullally, was enthroned at the Cathedral in Canterbury, England and takes on the role of spiritual head of 85 million Anglicans around the globe.

Sri Lanka's SLASSCOM to Host Women in Tech Conference

SLASSCOM is organising a conference called “Women In Technology,” with a particular focus on prominent female leaders globally and in Sri Lanka, and how the role of women continues to evolve in the digital economy.

Kenya to Host FIFA Women's Series Friendlies in April 2026

There will be four nations competing in the 2026 FIFA Women's Series (Australia, India, Malawi) from April 11-15, 2023, with Group 4 games being held at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, marking the first time this tournament will take place in Kenya.