The Week That Was: NAVER launches NAVER Ventures, Scotland Launches Trade Mission, Melissa Jackson Parsey Takes Helm & More

Women, nowadays, are playing on their manly side, moving about with a lot of leadership qualities while establishing that they can play a supporting role equivalent to that of men. These women leaders are playing amazingly with their focus on revealing their management ability and emphasizing all the skill sets in them. Over the past ten years, women entrepreneurship and their inclusion in the corporate and business fraternity has been seen, and that has contributed towards the growth of society. Business, being a man-dominated field in the past, today has women recognized more with it.

Global Woman Leader Team has once again brought numerous new women names this week, which will inspire the world and other ladies to do their best. There is no failure and we have discussed all the wonderful achievements of ladies.

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Choi Soo-yeon led NAVER launches NAVER Ventures to Boost Startup Investments in Silicon Valley

NAVER Corporation’s CEO, Choi Soo-yeon made the announcement that the company plans to launch ‘NAVER Ventures’, a new global venture investment initiative in Silicon Valley. This step is a significant move in NAVER's strategy to grow its global footprint and boost innovation by investing in high-potential startups in North America.

Scotland Launches First All-Women Trade Mission to Spain Following UK-EU Deal

Today marks the start of the first all-female trade mission to Spain since the UK Prime Minister's recent UK-EU agreement, spearheaded by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and UK Government Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill.

Angela Jain to Become New Head of Content at Disney+ in Europe, ME & Africa

Angela Jain has been announced as the new head of content for Disney+ in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She’ll be joining the team in September, 2025. Prior to this position, she was working with ITV Studios, most recently serving as the Director of Unscripted in the United Kingdom.

Melissa Jackson Parsey Takes Helm as Global Chief Strategy Officer at R/GA

Following R/GA’s recent move of independence and AI-led evolution, Melissa Jackson Parsey will lead the charge in advancing the agency’s global strategy through data-driven creative innovation. Known for her innovative thinking, Melissa will lead the ongoing evolution of the agency’s strategy practice.

Garanti BBVA Romania Secures 40 Million Euros IFC Loan to Support Women-Owned Businesses

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a division of the World Bank Group, and Garanti BBVA Romania have signed a new €40 million financing deal with the goal of empowering women-owned enterprises throughout Romania. The five-year senior unsecured loan will supply crucial funds to assist women-led micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (W-MSMEs).