The Week That Was: Lorna Gibb Steps Down, Amber Golden Launches Leadership Institute, Bowax Academy Empowers Women & More

Women today are boldly claiming their assertive spirit, exercising strong leadership skills while showing that they are equally as capable in backup positions as their male colleagues. These dynamic female leaders are expertly highlighting their managerial capabilities and a broad range of competencies. In the last decade, there has been a marked increase in women joining entrepreneurship and actively participating in the business and corporate environments, something that has made a positive impact towards societal development. What was formerly a man's world is now seeing growing female participation and visibility.

This week, the Global Woman Leader Team is pleased to feature another group of pioneering women who are breaking barriers and sparking others to be ambitious. With ongoing success, we are still marking the remarkable achievements of these extraordinary women.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

UK Retail Boardrooms Near Gender Parity as Women Make Significant Gains

According to a recent report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and executive search firm The MBS Group, UK retailers have made great strides toward attaining gender balance at the board level, with women now making up 47 percent of board members, up from 32 percent in 2021.

Nokia Chief People Officer Lorna Gibb; Steps Down Esa Niinimaki Named Interim Successor

Nokia has announced that Lorna Gibb, Chief People Officer and member of the Group Leadership Team, will step down from her function on June 26 to pursue a new possibility. The organization has begun the search for her successor, with Chief Legal Officer Esa Niinimäki set to take over her responsibilities inside the interim.

American Author Amber Golden Launches Leadership Institute to Guide Founders & Women Leaders

Amber Golden, 5x excellent-selling author and co-founder of a country wide charter college network, has launched the Golden Leadership Institute, an excessive-effect consultancy based in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a historical past in media, education, entrepreneurship, and finance, Golden now allows visionary founders, CEOs, and women in midlife leadership redefine success with approach, clarity, and soul.

Turkish Training Initiative Bowax Academy Empowers Women in Auto Care Industry

As the world car care market continues to grow impressively, to a value of $617 billion by 2027, Bowax Academy is taking the lead in guiding women to the forefront of this revolution. While women drive 85 percent of global car buying decisions, women today make up only 7.3 percent of workers in car maintenance and repair, as stated by the 2024 Catalyst Global Evaluation Report.

Visa becomes Global Supporter of AFC Women's Asian Cup Australia 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Visa have introduced the growth of their strategic partnership, with Visa officially turning into the worldwide supporter of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026.