The Week That Was: Kebby Conferred Inspirational Speech, ICC Nominates Kathryn, Hayley, & Fatima, Fidji Simo joins OpenAI & More

In modern times, things have changed exceptionally. the rise of female entrepreneurship and their participation in the corporate and business realm has been witnessed which has helped the society to grow. Women are now seen everywhere irrespective of the sector, trying to make a space for themselves in the field which were earlier known to be male-dominated ones. Now, they are now everywhere regardless of any sector while trying to create a space for their prowess in the field. Women, globally, have contributed a lot in many parts of the society for building up their countries.

Global Women Leader Team has found such women leaders last week, who have made their names by making achievements in the business world.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Kebbi First Lady Bestowed with Inspirational Leadership on Grassroots Development Award

Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, The First Lady of Kebbi State was bestowed with the prestigious Inspirational Leadership on Grassroots Development Award at the 2025 International Women’s Day Conference held in Dakar, Senegal.

Young Women in Leadership Conference 2025 Held in Partnership with Presidential Office

Beyond Boundaries, in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership, successfully hosted the Young Women in Leadership Conference 2025 — the very first-ever event to take place at the State House in Abuja.

ICC Nominates Kathryn, Hayley, & Fatima for Women's Player of the Month (April)

Three outstanding captains—Scotland's Kathryn Bryce, West Indies' Hayley Matthews, and Pakistan's Fatima Sana—have been shortlisted for the ICC Player of the Month for April after their outstanding performances at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, as per the official confirmation on the ICC website.

Fidji Simo joins OpenAI as Chief Executive Officer of Applications

OpenAI has appointed Fidji Simo as its new Chief Executive Officer of Applications, reporting directly to CEO Sam Altman. Simo will focus on application-oriented projects like ChatGPT and consumer-oriented AI applications. Altman will focus on research, computing, and safety as the AI platform nears superintelligence.

Atlantic BPW Recognized for Strategic Contributions & Community Leadership

On May 8, Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors recognized Atlantic Business & Professional Women for 90 years of empowering local professionals and driving community engagement. Founded in 1935, the Atlantic Business & Professional Women (BPW) chapter stands as lowa’s largest, boasting 33 active members.