The Week That Was: Krissy Barrett Appointed First Female AFP, DITTO Daily Secures 1.35M Pound, Ireland to Become Global Hub & More

Across industries and continents, women are coming forward with confidence, redefining leadership. They are leading teams, driving innovation and succeeding in roles previously deemed inaccessible while demonstrating they can be equally impactful in supporting and facilitative roles. These forward-looking leaders are strong on strategic thinking as well as a remarkable range of skills. Over the last decade, the surge in women in entrepreneurship and business ownership has not only revolutionized the boardroom but also made a significant contribution to social and economic development.

This week, the Global Woman Leader team is honoured to shine the spotlight on another incredible cohort of pathbreaking women, those who are defying norms and inspiring others to aspire to more. Every achievement they make reminds us that leadership's future is more diverse and unequivocally defined by exceptional women.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Krissy Barrett Appointed First Female Australian Federal Police Commissioner

Australia is about to get it’s first-ever female Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner, with Krissy Barrett getting the high-profile job. Her appointment was officially made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday, representing a historic occasion for the AFP and the country.

Report Questions 8.2 Billion Euros Claim on Women's Business Sales by Bowmore Wealth Group

Based on a study by Bowmore Wealth Group, UK female entrepreneurs earned £8.2 billion from the sale of their businesses last year, according to the report. On closer examination, it's revealed that the amount is sourced from Freedom of Information (FOI) data from HMRC from the 2022/23 tax year and not the latest one. Hence, Bowmore's assertion could be misleading.

Second Phase of IgniteHer Bootcamp Launched to Empower Nigerian Women Entrepreneurs

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has started the second phase of its IgniteHer Bootcamp, one of its signature programs designed to equip Nigerian women entrepreneurs with technological and entrepreneurship skills to thrive in today's digital economy.

Ireland to Become Global Hub for Women's Health Innovation, Finds FemTech Report

Ireland can be a world leader in technology, research, and innovation on women's health, a new report on the FemTech sector has stated. The 'FemTech in Ireland' research undertaken over two years, shows increasing momentum in Ireland's women's health innovation community.

Woman-Founded Startup DITTO Daily Secures 1.35M Pound Pre-Seed Funding Led by Eka Ventures

DITTO Daily, a health tech startup founded by a woman, has raised £1.35 million in a pre-seed round supported by Eka Ventures. The money will help the firm on its mission to expand its science-formulated supplements that help alleviate menstrual symptoms.