7 Key Women Leaders' Appointments in USA this November

In the evolving landscape of corporate America, a powerful shift is underway, one defined by women rising to the highest levels of leadership with unprecedented momentum. Recent workplace studies reveal that women now hold 42% of leadership roles in the U.S., and nearly one in three new CEOs appointed in 2024 were women. This wave of progress is not symbolic; it is reshaping entire industries, cultures, and strategic trajectories.

What makes this moment especially significant is the steady emergence of leaders such as Carol Jackson, the newly appointed CEO of Astro Shapes; Nancy Bigley, who now leads the expansive Madison Reed store network; and Sandra Beaver, the newest board member at Tandem Diabetes Care. Their appointments reflect a broader nationwide trend: American companies are recognizing the unique strengths, transformative thinking, and future-ready strategies women bring to modern leadership.

Across sectors from manufacturing and healthcare to beauty, consumer goods, technology, and AI-driven innovation, women continue to ascend into roles that shape business futures. Read the article below, which highlights the women dominating recent leadership news in the United States, reinforcing a simple truth: the rise of women in leadership is no longer a movement; it’s the new direction of American business.

Carol Jackson Appointed CEO of Astro Shapes

Astro Shapes, a leading U.S. manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions backed by Wynnchurch Capital, has appointed Carol Jackson as its new Chief Executive Officer. With a distinguished career in executive management, Carol previously served as President, Chairman, and CEO of HarbisonWalker International, now part of Calderys. She also held leadership roles at Carpenter Technology Corporation and spent over 12 years at PPG Industries in global sales, strategy, and procurement. Alongside her new role, Jackson serves on the boards of AZZ Inc. and Sensient Technologies. Wynnchurch leadership emphasized her strategic insight and experience as essential assets to guiding Astro Shapes’ long-term growth and commitment to quality.

Madison Reed Appoints Nancy Bigley as President of Stores

Madison Reed, the iconic luxury hair color brand, has named Nancy Bigley as its first-ever President of Stores, a role created to support the company’s rapidly expanding Hair Color Bar footprint. Nancy will oversee operations across 97 U.S. stores, new store openings, and franchise development. Bringing decades of multi-unit retail and franchise expertise from roles at Unleashed Brands, Dunkin’, Bottle and Bottega, and Twist Brands, she is poised to accelerate the brand’s omnichannel strategy. CEO and Founder Amy Errett highlighted Nancy’s guest-first leadership style as instrumental to strengthening culture and driving the next phase of Madison Reed’s high-growth journey.

Tandem Diabetes Care Appoints Sandra Beaver to Board of Directors

Tandem Diabetes Care, a pioneer in diabetes technology and insulin delivery solutions, has appointed Sandra Beaver as an independent director on its Board. Beginning November 7, 2025, she will also serve on the Audit Committee and the Cybersecurity and Data Oversight Committee. Sandra brings over 20 years of global financial leadership across healthcare, medical aesthetics, technology, and manufacturing. Currently the CFO at Lyra Health, she has held key positions at Evolus, Experian, and IGT. CEO John Sheridan emphasized that Sandra’s financial depth will strengthen Tandem’s path toward scaling digital health innovations and expanding to new markets, advancing meaningful care for diabetes communities.

Orion Innovation Adds Melanie Kalmar & Randy Kern to Its Board

Orion Innovation, a global leader in AI-driven digital engineering, has added Melanie Kalmar and Randy Kern to its Board of Directors to strengthen its capabilities in Data, AI, and Cloud transformation. Melanie, former Chief Digital Officer and CIO at Dow, brings nearly four decades of expertise in digital strategy, IT leadership, cybersecurity, and corporate innovation. She has earned recognition such as the National CIO of the Year ORBIE Award and the Forbes CIO Next Top 50. CEO Brian Bronson noted that their collective experience will energize Orion’s innovation-driven growth strategy and further accelerate modernization efforts for global enterprise clients.

Hera Women’s Health Appoints Yahaira Gomez as New CFO

Hera Women’s Health has appointed Yahaira Gomez as its Chief Financial Officer as the company continues its mission to transform women’s healthcare nationwide. A seasoned healthcare finance executive with more than 20 years of experience, Yahaira has previously scaled multi-state physician and behavioral health organizations, most recently as CFO and Interim COO of a multi-state ABA therapy provider. Her leadership helped expand operations into eight states and double revenue. CEO Dr. Andy Wagner and Imperial Capital highlighted her strength in building high-performing finance teams and driving sustainable growth. Yahaira expressed enthusiasm for supporting Hera’s next phase of expansion and innovation in women’s health.

Activewear Brand JOLYN Names Natasha Thomsen as VP of Global Wholesale

JOLYN, a performance swimwear and activewear brand, has appointed Natasha Thomsen as Vice President of Global Wholesale. With over 20 years of global sales, merchandising, and licensing expertise, Natasha has held key leadership roles at O’Neill, Inmocean, and Hybrid Apparel, and spent a decade at Nike/Hurley driving women’s merchandising and category development. At O’Neill, she led growth across major retail channels and enhanced brand rankings. CEO Mondy Herndon emphasized that her deep experience in channel expansion and merchandising will be vital as JOLYN strengthens its global presence and expands its surf and swimwear categories across international markets.

Mativ Holdings Appoints Deborah Borg to Board of Directors

Mativ Holdings has named Deborah Borg to its Board of Directors, where she will serve on the Compensation Committee and the Nominating & Governance Committee. Currently EVP and Chief People & Culture Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Deborah is a prominent executive in global food, health, and biosciences. Her career includes leadership roles at Dow, General Motors, and Bunge, with deep expertise in talent strategy, mergers & acquisitions, and enterprise transformation. CEO Shruti Singhal and Board Chair Dr. Kimberly E. Ritrievi praised her ability to lead complex organizational transitions. Deborah shared her commitment to supporting Mativ’s transformation and long-term value creation.