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What makes the Generation Z so relevant for Leaders?

Generation Z, born between 1995 and 2010, makes up around 32% of the world's population and is the largest generation in the world. There are a lot of stereotypes about the Generation Z. They're lazy, entitled, and greedy – Is this true? Michelle Müller clarifies.

Interview with Melinda Crane: Moderating the Global Female Leaders Summit

Moderating a high-profile conference like the Global Female Leaders Summit is no easy feat, but for Melinda Crane, it's a task she's taken on with enthusiasm and dedication. In an interview, she shared her personal account of how she became involved with the summit and the challenges she's faced over the years.

Interview with Stefanie Babst: Insights on Global Security and Women Empowerment

In an exclusive interview, former NATO strategist Stefanie Babst, talks about the biggest and most pressing security challenge. She also reveals how the Global Female Leaders Community can support UN Security Council Resolution 1325 in general and Ukrainian women in particular.

Exploring the Power of Women in Iran and Afghanistan: Insights from Golineh Atai and Hasina Safi

Journalist Golineh Atai emphasizes the leading role of Iranian women in social change and calls for support, while former Afghan minister Hasina Safi reflects on progress and challenges faced by Afghan women. The Global Female Leaders Summit 2023 will continue to discuss these issues. Get a sneak peek in this article.

Advanced Technologies – Accelerating Digitalization

Advanced technologies are increasingly integrated into our daily lives, but raise concerns about risks and ethical issues. Mitigating cyber-attacks is critical for governments and organizations, while the emergence of the metaverse raises questions about balancing benefits with ethical concerns.

Climate Change – No Problem. We Must Act Now!

Climate change is inevitable. Reason enough for entrepreneurs and managers to think about sustainable solutions in all areas: What is the role of executives in implementing sustainable transformation and can renewable energy sources fully meet our overall needs?

Global Economy – Tackling the Threats

The global economy is facing numerous challenges. How can society and economies pivot to deal with these challenges in a sustainable way? What economic policy interventions are needed in these conflicted times? And how can we counteract the economic effects of rising geopolitical tensions?

Globally certified: Wintershall Dea is an EQUAL-SALARY EMPLOYER

In the pursuit of better diversity, inclusion and equality, one pivotal question that companies need to consider is: Do we have a gender pay gap? Wintershall Dea investigated this question and have since initiated and completed out a 12-month certification process with the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Learn more!

Global Female Leaders 2022 – Review

The Global Female Leaders summit 2022, the economic forum for female leaders, was a great success. This article gives a brief overview of what the speakers and participants had to say.

Beyond Mobility: How Sustainable Cities can scale their Impact on Decarbonisation

In this blog post, Martina Williams, Head of JLL Work Dynamics DACH and CEE at JLL, describes, how sustainable cities can scale their impact on decarbonisation

Welcome to GFL2022 in Berlin!

The preparations for this year's Summit have paid off: Our 7th Summit for Women Leaders starts this afternoon. We will be updating our website with new photos throughout the event. Stay tuned!

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Please support the fourth edition of this study

Women's opinions on business issues are still heard far too little. Therefore KPMG and Global Female Leaders launched a global business survey four years ago to capture key challenges and opportunities in their business as well as personal aspects of women in leadership from around the world. Please support the fourth edition of this study!

COP26 and what it means for business

Learn more about the impact of climate change on companies' activities and the main focus of COP26. Here is a brief summary of a fascinating discussion.

Intelligent Transformation – Becoming More Resilient and Sustainable Enterprises

In this virtual meetup, moderator Kathleen Schroeter ably guided two high-profile business technology leaders Eva Zauke, SVP, Global Head of SAP Enterprise Adoption, SAP SE and Dr Feiyu Xu, SVP, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence, SAP SE to share some fascinating insights into this highly topical subject.

Fireside Chat: “Female Investors for Social Justice”

“Female Investors for Social Justice”: A highly topical issue, and having it expertly unpacked by a top-ranking researcher and practitioner in the field is a rare privilege. This became a deeper dive into the topic by Dr Vanina Farber.

Leading Change and Making a Difference

Futurologist Anabel Ternès von Hattburg interviewing scientist, virologist and entrepreneurial business leader, Helga Rübsamen-Schaeff – a truly distinguished line-up! Prof Helga Rübsamen-Schaeff has developed breakthrough medicines against infectious diseases and is a change-maker, impacting the lives of countless people.

Audrey Tang and the Power of Trust

To an audience drawn from business leaders around the world, Audrey Tang is a breath of fresh air and inspiration. The Minister is quietly confident that challenges are there to be overcome, and without a second thought, they apply the creative thought processes and deploy the resources required to overcome them.

New perspective on Business Travel

Europe, Asia and back to California: Business travel is second nature to Denise Ruffner. The Covid 19 pandemic has made her rethink her approach. Read what she will do differently.

Quantum Computing is coming

Denise Ruffner is a top evangelist for quantum computing worldwide and explains what is meant by quantum computing and what are the possible applications.

Covid-19: A potential equalizer for gender equality

The Covid-19 pandemic is acting like a burning glass on many issues. Also on working conditions for families. With it comes a new perspective on what companies and management need to do for people to feel well taken care of. Read more about the mood among female leaders here.

Global Female Leaders: Making a positive impact

Sustainability, resilience and stakeholder expectations - find out what Global Female Leaders think about these topics. The GFLO results provide interesting insights into the current economic situation

Embracing change, yet being realistic about the new reality

The 2020 GFLO study was a great success. Read details here about what female executives think about economic growth and necessary investments in digitalization.

The Authenticity Key – How genuine female leadership can unlock the future economy

Our changing world calls for a new approach by those in charge of businesses and organizations, means Karen Penney. Now is the time for a more authentic, female leadership to make its mark. It’s time for more women to be at the helm.

Pressure and relief balance each other out in the pandemic

As smoothly as the transition to remote went at her institute, Vanessa is finding it much more difficult to balance motherhood on lockdown.

That helped me cope with the current situation we find ourselves in due to COVID-19

For Xenia, home office has been the normal state of affairs for 20 years. And it takes the COVID 19 pandemic for her to stop justifying herself! And her team has an even bigger gain from it.

Inner Retreat to Emerge from the Pandemic with Greater Personal and Leadership Strength

With the start of the pandemic, Asher Jay was slowed down from a hundred to zero. The initial uncertainty very quickly gave way to inner contemplation, from which a new company and deepened self-understanding as a leader emerged.

A positive overall attitude is the key to doing well through the COVID-19 pandemic

Additional work, family life and keeping her team together at Webasto have shaped Christine Cheminay's work for the past year. She has benefited greatly from her inner attitude.

Some certainty in uncertainty – humble lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic

Béatrice Guillaume-Grabisch is responsible for the employees of a globally active company and must protect them as well as business partners and customers.

Female leaders are embracing changes related to COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic is the defining global crisis of our time and thus shaped the third Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) to a great extent. Enjoy this inspiring report and be prepared for some surprising results.

Corona and my racing driver skills: The pandemic as an opportunity

At the same time as the pandemic began, Ilka Hartmann started a new job and had to throw all considerations overboard and turn the concepts completely upside down.

A COVID life – Female leaders at the crossroads!?

Deborah Lorenzen gives a very deep insight into her career and everyday family life during the pandemic and addresses the question of how women are viewed in the economy after COVID-19.

10 Secrets of Successful Female Entrepreneurs

Do you call yourself a female entrepreneur? Do you have the determination to create a business and conquer the world? Here are 10 secrets of successful female entrepreneurs that hopefully inspire and motivate you to start and grow your business today!

Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable Energy Trough Covid-19 – Part 2

In the first part Inna Braverman reports on the changes within Eco Wave Power due to the pandemic. In this article she now describes the global impact of Covid-19 on the environment.

Challenges and Opportunities for Renewable Energy Trough Covid-19 – Part 1

Inna Braverman produces electricity from renewable energies with her company. She explains how Eco Wave Power is mastering the pandemic with its employees and partners.

Adaptation to the COVID-19 Crisis

When virologists look back on the adaptation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the results are rather sober. Our speaker Prof Helga Rübsamen-Schaeff proves this in her statement.

Covid-19 pandemic: Figuring out that the only thing I could really control was my own reaction

We asked female leaders, who will be speaking at our summit in 2021, to share their personal thoughts on the challenges, opportunities and new perspectives they have personally encountered as they navigate through the still ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. This special series should inspire and encourage you to continue to manage the crisis in the best possible way. Enjoy the first article from Bianca Stringuini.

Covid-19 Challenge: Where do we go from here?

This is the moment for women to step up and be counted. We have the opportunity to do things differently. Dr Rebecca Harding shares her thoughts about the Covid-19 and the effects on the global economy and how we can address the new challenges.

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Please support the third edition of this study

Women´s voices are underrepresented in the public when it comes to business issues. Therefore, KPMG International and Global Female Leaders decided three years ago to change this by creating a business survey focusing on the views and issues of women business leaders around the world.

#strongertogether: What’s behind the executive network Mission Female?

What do companies like SAP, Microsoft and Google have in common? Some of their top female managers are members of the Mission Female network. Find out what challegend Frederike Probert (Mission Female Founder) faced during the founding process in our exclusive interview.

The Concept of New Work – A Keynote by Michaela Peisger

We know we need cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, but do we fully understand how to lead these multi-stakeholder collaborations effectively?

Leading collective genius – how to create a sustainable future

We know we need cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, but do we fully understand how to lead these multi-stakeholder collaborations effectively?

How AI Encourages more Human Interaction in an Optimized Workplace

Guy Grainger’s keynote at the Global Female Leader summit 2019 addressed the reasons why it is necessary instead of demolishing existing buildings to repurpose them, how AI and the rise of robots can be used in the workplace to connect people even more and why this is critical for business success. Learn more!

Leading Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are no longer topics created by engaged human resource managers. A diverse and included working atmosphere leads to higher employee commitment. Margot Slattery explains how Sodexo manages diversity and inclusion to get the full engagement and support of its employees.

Top 5 Startup Summits 2020 – Join the Community!

Having the same vision and knowing how hard it can be for startups to succeed in the free economy, the startup community has a special sense of solidarity. How to become part of that group? In this article, we would like to introduce the top 5 worldwide startup summits you should visit in 2020.

Leadership in the Digital Age – Networking Breakfast at Microsoft on 25th March 2020, starting at 8.30 am

This morning event will be an opportunity for you to connect with female leaders from across industries and engage in a rich exchange on digital leadership with keynote, panel discussion and networking. You are also invited to join a guided tour of the Microsoft Germany HQ in Munich, a modern working space to promote collaboration and connectivity.

Why Local Knowledge Will Save You Money, Time and Your Reputation

Many products and advertisements forget something really important: Customers don’t wait only in a company’s home market! Allyson Stewart-Allen, CEO of International Marketing Partners and speaker at the Global Female Leaders 2020, shares with us her thoughts on this topic.

“True Art Like Nature Has No Boundaries” – Interview With Asher Jay

In this exclusive interview, Asher Jay shares her thoughts with us about why protecting wildlife is about protecting humanity too, about Asher's goals in the near future and why it is so important for her to help more brands and non-profit partners effectively towards delivering high impact efforts and truthful narratives to the masses.

Expert Insight: Challenges and Opportunities for Cities, Mobility & Digital Health

What will be the biggest challenges for cities and mobility in the next years? And what are the opportunities? What about digital health - which developments can we expect in this field? In this interview, Mobility and Digital Health expert Karolina Korth answers all these fascinating questions.

7 Simple Steps to Your Successful Startup Company

Have you ever thought about establishing your own startup company? This article explains the founding journey in 7 simple steps – from the product/service idea to introducing it into the market and starting making profits. You will notice that it is not as hard as you might have imagined.

New Markets, New Powers: Future Generations will Set the Rules

A "continue as it is" is not an option for female leaders. The second Global Female Leaders Outlook shows, that there are new ways to tackle digitalization and the climate challenge and to approach a more sustainable way of living. Enjoy this 2019 thought-provoking report.

The Impact of Technological Change on Customer Relationships

At the Global Female Leaders summit 2019, we had a great panel discussion about technology. Three female leaders talked about how they are handling customers’ needs and technological trends in the banking and software sector. Find more insights in our video!

The Importance of Digital Ethics – Interview with Dr. Anna Zeiter

Anna Zeiter hosted a think tank about privacy and digital ethics at the Global Female Leaders summit 2019 and gave us an exclusive interview about her perceptions of development in this business field. This article gives a summary of the talk!

Female Mentorship – Interview with Debbie Standford-Kristiansen

We met Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen at the Global Female Leaders summit 2019 and asked why mentorship is so important for her and which experiences she made with this approach. This article provides a summary of that interview.

Exclusive Whitepaper Out now – The Biggest Trends in our Digitalized World

We are delighted to keep you informed with the trends that can inspire and help you lead your company in the right direction. Therefore, we created an exclusive and free whitepaper for our Global Female Leaders community: The Greatest Trends in our Digitalized World.

How to Implement Technology Trends in 2020 – Interview with Vuyiswa M’Cwabeni

We all know some technological trends that promise to simplify our companies’ processes. There are several tools on the rise, but Vuyiswa M’Cwabeni highlighted five of them we should focus on if we strive for success.

Opportunities Through Working Women – Interview with Simona Scarpaleggia

We are glad that Simona Scarpaleggia spoke at the Global Female Leaders summit this year. Of course, we took advantage of this opportunity for a short interview regarding the still existing gender leadership gap. This article gives a summary of that interview.

The Gig Economy – Interview with Laura Esnaola

The Gig Economy is on the rise – and it is moving faster and becoming more powerful than we all thought it ever would. You are not sure what this concept even implies and how it would influence your business? Laura Esnaola gives you a short introductory course.

Unlocking the Power of People – Interview with Dr. Parul Pandey

We are happy that Dr. Parul Pandey visited the Global Female Leaders summit 2019. We have been curious regarding the impact of technology on the working force. And who would be a better interview partner for this topic than the Vice President for Talent and Engagement of a fast moving-forward company like DIAGEO India?

Global Female Leaders Summit Review 2019 Is Now Available

If you did not make it to this year's summit, don't worry – the official and complete review for the Global Female Leaders summit 2019 is now available for download!

How environmental problems create diseases – interview with Dr. Nicole de Paula

Our human health is already restricted by environmental problems. At the Global Female Leaders summit 2019 we talked about planetary health with the CEO of GHAI, Dr. Nicole de Paula. Whatch the video now!

The importance of cyber security in the digitalized world

Cybercrime is undoubtedly the biggest threat in our hyper connected and digitalized environment. A study shows that companies are more vulnerable than they think. Learn more about this hot topic!

A Marketing Director’s Review of the Global Female Leaders summit 2019

Jac Phillips attended the Global Female Leaders summit 2019. She was delighted and fascinated by the quality of the summit and the wide array of topics and discussions it offered and eagerly shared her views and insights on some topics she could personally relate to.

Dr. Amy Jadesimi – The Mother of Nigeria’s Growing Economy

Amy Jadesimi's vision for Nigeria’s future is big: She aims to develop the private economic sector so that it becomes as big as the public sector. We discussed this topic with her at the Global Female Leaders summit. This article gives a short overview of our talk!

Cecilia Malmström – The EU Commissioner for Trade gives short insight in an exclusive Interview

From BREXIT to the future of WTO – Cecilia Malmström, EU Commissioner for Trade enlightens the current situation and explains what she expects. The following article gives short insight in the exclusive interview!

Emily Penn’s Movement to Save the Oceans

Emily Penn raises awareness for the current environmental issues, especially with the plastic problem. At the Global Female Leaders Summit, we had the chance to meet her and get to know her engaging personality - we would like to share it with you.

Equality can only be achieved together with men

Katarzyna Mol-Wolf is convinced that we can only achieve equality together with men. That is why promoting equality between men and women includes making the right men accomplices. Read more about this fascinating topic!

How Social Media is Shaping the Way we Work

How to use Social Media for Business? And what kind of guidelines are needed? In this article, Stefanie Babka, Global Head of Employee Content and Media at Merck in Germany, presents the main topics discussed during the correspondent Think Thank at Global Female Leaders 2019 in Berlin.

From an Innovation Junkie to a successful Innovative Company

Consumer’s needs, desires and expectations are changing faster today than at any time in history. Monika Schulze, Head of Customer & Digital Experience at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd, gives seven thoughts about sucessful innovation.

Leadership Evolution – From Powerplay to Collaboration

Workforce is diverse, multi-generational, eager to develop and firm in ensuring they follow a purpose and do not sacrifice their personal striving for fulfilment. Would it not be surprising if leadership would not have to define itself afresh?

More than 60 people who inspired us – a big thank you to all our speakers

Our 2019 summit is already over. It has been a pleasure to be the host of this great event with so many powerful, strong and impressing people! Also a big thank to all of our speakers. We are looking forward to see you again at the Global Female Leaders summit in 2020!

Festive Gala Dinner with great peers and delicious food and drinks

Take a look at some impressions of our fantastic Gala Dinner at the Global Female Leaders 2019. It has been a great evening with nice discussions and great people!

A great evening at the China Club Berlin!

We made sure to capture some impressions from our Welcome Reception in pictures that we now published on our website. We hope you like them!

Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen’s cinemas in the sand

Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen is CEO at one of the most innovative cinemas in the world: Novo Cinemas. How did Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen come to that position? Why did she lead her company in especially this direction of making a whole experience out of the cinema visit? If you are interested in the answers, you need to read this article.

Welcome to GFL2019 in Berlin!

The preparations for this year’s summit are completed and this afternoon our 6th summit for female executives starts. Have a look at today´s highlights!

Why the Humanities are Essential for Designing the Best Possible Technological Future

It may seem obvious that the creation, assessment and regulation of new technologies demand open-minded approaches and the expertise that comes with the thorough study of subjects like philosophy or history - but this is often neglected. Here are three reasons why this should change.

More Than Noise: 5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2019 and Beyond!

We are now entering an era where technology is built into every single interaction, forcing companies to look for the next competitive edge to meet rising expectations. Here are five technology trends that will help business steer through this next phase of innovation.

How Style, Tone and Attitude Influences Leadership

For years, powerful female politicians and executives that wielded power in what was historically a man’s world dressed as a man, but brighter. Female leaders nowadays – thank goodness – are facing different times, but style, tone, and attitude are still of huge public interest.

Empathy – Keeping the End User in Mind is key to improve Quality of Life

Are businesses, governments and city agencies using the insights provided by data to put citizens at the heart of decision making? Design thinking is an approach tech companies have been using for years. At its core, it’s about empathy – seeing the world through the eyes of the end user. Its potential to benefit citizens, business and the environment should not be underestimated.

Reimagining the Supply Chain

What if the supply chain, from every corner and process, is organized around the customer's experience? Hala Zeine shares her thoughts with us about the advantages of a customer centric supply chain!

And the winners are … For Women in Science award ceremony

In 1998 L'Oréal and UNESCO founded the For Women in Science programme to promote and highlight the critical importance of ensuring greater participation of women in science. The Global Female Leaders summit will proudly host the German award for the second time, during which three young fellows will be honored.

Hochkaräter – Exclusive Insights of the women’s networking event

In March once again Linklaters brought selected clients and lawyers together at its women's networking event "Hochkaräter". Read more about the key learnings!

Bloom or Doom: The Era of Intelligent Technologies

There are many examples which demonstrate the immense breakthroughs in the field of artificial intelligence and the growing adoption of its applications. Monika Niederhoff gives an overview on the key trends in using intelligent technologies and the impact on business and society and raises the question of how we can shape the era of intelligent technologies.

Why digital ethics will be a hot topic in 2019 and beyond

With advanced technology comes big power. Therefore, we need to think about digital ethics better sooner than later. This article outlines what digital ethics is about and why we need to discuss it as private persons, companies and governments.

Gender Equality – Why we Should not Favour one Gender over Another

Let's have a closer look at gender equality in companies like the Financial Times or Bloomberg Media Group! In this article, we would like to focus on why it is so important to have a fair balance between men and women especially in business.

Female Leaders: We Need You!

If the Financial Times were a person, what would they look like? The reality might surprise you as the FT is much more than a publication for male finance professionals. The FT is offering all friends of Global Female Leaders a free three month guest pass to ft.com. The pass gives unlimited access to digital articles, columns and features and so much more.

Clare Jones: 3 Words to Change the World of Addressing

Have you heard about those three words that can tell exactly where you are – without using any address or coordinates? Clare Jones decided to revolutionize the whole navigation industry - but why? And how did she come to her leading position? If you are curious about the answers, read this article!

Insights into leadership challenges: What are the essentials for being a good leader?

What is really essential for being not only a leader but a pathbreaking leader in times of digitalization? Susan Uthayakumar answers to this question and points out, that she has learned two lessons that really stand out throughout her career. Be curious about it and find out more about the leadership challenges!

Consumer Psychology: Getting inside of your Customer’s Minds

In the age of digitalization, marketers need to thoroughly study the psychology of online consumers as well as offline consumers. So if you are interested in the current practices and future developments of consumer psychology, you need to read this article.

Leading in the New Disrupted World of Work

How do digitalization, agility and flexibility have an influence on leadership roles, motivation and performances? Eva-Lotta Sjöstedt is an internationally experienced senior executive and delivers insights into the challenges of leading in today’s new disrupted world of work.

Second Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): Your Voice Matters!

In cooperation, the Global Female Leaders with KPMG International and KPMG in Germany have decided to conduct the Second Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) in order to prioritise the views of female leaders. Be part of this study!

Stay fearless and be confident with yourself!

At the end of January, SAP and the Global Female Leaders convened the first Networking Event to connect women leaders from across industries, to start a dialogue, exchange ideas, challenge the status quo, and define the future of the digital economy. Find out more about the key learnings!

Innovation at ABB: Tanja Vainio delivers insights into the engineering industry

In this interview, Tanja Vainio, CEO at ABB Czech Republic and Slovakia, describes her different leadership roles in the last decades and talks about the next big things to watch as far as digitalization is concerned.

Why diversity in the workplace is critical for business success

Diversity in the workplace matters and has many bottom lines benefits. We would like to give four concrete examples where and why diversity is significant to business success.

Africa – Nurturing an explosion of new sustainable businesses

Sustainable Economic Zones, such as LADOL, are the solutions to unlock the full potential of Africa. Dr Amy Jadesimi delivers insights into the major opportunities that are given to Africa thanks to LADOL’s daily business and shows how the world can benefit from Africa’s sustainable economic growth.

Robots Replacing Humans – These 6 Industries Started Already

Research has shown that robots are now taking over jobs in several industries. We had a closer look at 6 industries that have already started wiping out some human jobs. In this article, you will get insights into pioneering companies which employ robots in everyday business.

Rise of the Robots? 4 Reasons why Human Experience will be Central to Business Success

The rise of the robots and Artificial Intelligence is becoming more and more popular in the world of work. Nevertheless, there are several reasons why human experience will remain as key factor for business success. This article will discuss four of them.

5 Digital Trends that will drive your Business Success in 2020 and beyond

Digital trends are perceived as key factors for future success. To ensure you are aware of the promising opportunities, here are the five digital trends that will drive your business success in 2020 and beyond.

3 Digital Training Methods Vital for the Future of your Business

If you want your company to remain competitive in the future, you also need to implement digitalization in the fields of training and education. Here are 3 digital training methods vital for the future of your business.

Improvements in Education are Vital for the Future – an Interview with Microsoft Leader

What are the skills students will need in the future? And how can students develop these skills of tomorrow? Barbara Holzapfel from Microsoft Education Marketing in the USA explains which tools students will need and how improvements in education are changing their journey.

Podcast: Deal or No-Deal? Karina Robinson talks about the current Brexit Debate in the UK

What is happening in the UK? What do we have to expect? And what are the biggest issues for the UK with this deal? Listen to the interview with Karina Robinson who shared her thoughts with us on the current Brexit debate and the near future for both UK and EU!

Managing Millennials – The Need for Company Transformation

How can we attract, recruit and retain young and talented Millennials? In fact, Millennials’ expectations differ enormously from Generation X and Baby Boomers. Here are five steps that can help to transform your company into becoming an attractive employer.

Cecilia Malmström: How international trade unites the world

This article introduces the strong woman behind the European Commissioner for Trade function and verifies that the world of international trade is more than just negotiating about import and export conditions.

Pairing Women and Champagne: Blending Business and Passion

Cynthia Coutu tells an emotional story of losing her job and starting something new that makes her heart sing again. Read more about blending business and the importance of passion!

Lauren Simmons: The Power of Being the Only Woman in the Room

How does it feel like to be the only woman in the room every single day? Would you fail or prevail? Lauren Simmons is the youngest female full-time stockbroker at the New York Stock Exchange. Her incredible story is what makes her so inspiring for millions of women.

Why hyperloops will change the world

In this article, we will explain what hyperloops are and why they are the future of transportation. In addition, we will introduce one of the female heads behind the technology development: Dr. Anita Sengupta.

America’s Youth Explosion

It is not possible for civilization to flow backward while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong, but it will advance its allotted length. In this article, Ellen Zentner focusses on the impact of America’s new generations.

Planetary Health: Investing in a Safer World

In this article, Nicole de Paula, CEO at the Global Health Asia Institute, summarizes the major impacts of our unrelenting material growth and consumption on planetary health. She points out the urgency of a new thinking in order to develop innovative solutions to preserve human and planetary health.

Whitepaper 2018: How to Engage Companies to Focus on Sustainability

Climate and energy challenges, responsible finance and future of mobility were highly discussed themes at the Global Female Leaders 2018. Read more in our whitepaper!

Whitepaper 2018: A Brave New World?

The world new order, transformational technologies and ethics were the first two core pillars which have been addressed at the Global Female Leaders 2018. How can you navigate yourself? Download the first part of the Whitepaper here.

Make Sustainability Sexy Again

Considerate Hoteliers, two women doing what they are passionate about - support hotels in getting more profitable though becoming a responsible business. Xenia Prinzessin zu Hohenlohe talked about how they engaged hoteliers to be more sustainable but also how to make sustainability less boring.

Empower Women around the World

Fiza Farhan, Clean Tech Entrepreneur and Member at UN HLP on Women Economic Empowerment in Pakistan analysis the empowerment of women around the world. Which methods does Pakistan have to fight the gender gap? Read more about the developments in Pakistan compared to other countries.

A True Leadership Story: Between Cultural Restrictions and Finding your own Path

Rasha Oudeh told her story to become a leader. This story proves that leadership is not an inborn, genetically predicted skill but a learnt mindset that can be fostered with education and coaching. What do you think – is leadership genetic or subject to mindset?

People, Planet and Profit – The true indicators of performance?

Sustainability principals have become an important indicator for the performance of a company. At the same time it is a competitive factor and a corporate goal. Our expert Paige Wei-Cox is analysing SAP’s commitment to sustainability. How can technology help to improve companies' sustainability and environmental bottom line?

How to inspire 300 successful business women – a review

The 5th annual Global Female Leaders summit was a great success with overwhelmingly fantastic and encouraging feedback and a lot of positive buzz. Spanning two and a half days, our exclusive platform provided yet again a truly global networking opportunity.

The digital age – The women’s era

There is a strong economic imperative for including women in every part of business and the first ever Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) shows that women are well prepared for the challenge.

One fearless girl and 300 successful women – Why Global Female Leaders Summit is the “female Davos”

The 5th International Economic Forum for Female Executives took place from 3rd to 5th June, 2018 in Berlin. In specialist circles, this event has become known as the “female Davos” with 300 representatives from economics, science and politics holding discussions on topics about the future and world economy.

60 people who inspired us with their visions – a big thank you to our speakers

Our Global Female Leaders summit is already over. It has been a pleasure to be the host of such a great event with many powerful, strong and impressing people! Also a big thank to all of our speakers. We are looking forward to the Global Female Leaders summit 2019!

A few impressions from our Gala Dinner

Take a look at a few impressions of our fantastic Gala Dinner at the Global Female Leaders 2018. It has been a great evening with nice discussions and great people!

Impressions from our welcome reception at the China Club

We made sure to capture some impressions from last evening in pictures that we now published on our website. We hope you like them!

Welcome to Berlin!

The preparations for this year’s summit are completed and this afternoon our 5th summit for female executives starts. Have a look at the highlights!

Advancing Gender Equity in the Workplace with the Help of Technology

Gender equity is a topic we need to face now more than ever. Our experts Maricel Cabahug and Dr Daniela Lange are analysing the problem of implementing diversity programmes. Why are companies still struggling?

Having More Choices: Sustainable Development in a Connected World

In an increasingly connected world, people have more choices overall. Expert Alexandra van der Ploeg tells us more about the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN and its role in the private sector. Sustainable Development is not a moral but a business imperative which shows the letter to CEOs from Larry Fink.

Print your own Fashion: The Future of 3D-Printing

Two years ago Danit Peleg held a great presentation at the Global Female Leaders 2016. We had the honor to meet her again and to ask her about the developments in 3D-printing. How has the fashion industry and the technology changed?

Explorers and Settlers: Perspectives and Inspirations from Outer Space

The newest missions to space are going beyond the International Space Station (ISS) to the Moon and the Mars. Speaker Ersilia Vaudo Scarpetta talks about new players in the space industry and it’s inspiring future path.

How Digital Innovation is Driving Economic Impact in Today’s World

The world is changing, politically and socially. New structures are replacing old institutions, and the global economy is changing rapidly as well. Every country is searching for the “best way forward” as digitalisation dramatically accelerates business growth worldwide. What is the impact on the global economy?

Lack of Women in the Tech-Industry: How Can AI Help?

Speaker Beena Ammanath is working in the tech industry. We asked her about the lack of women in this industry and how Artificial Intelligence can help to close it.

How Digital Transformation Can Improve Economy and Society: Customer Perspectives on Digital Transformation

Digital technologies are key to solve complex problems. Our experts Elke Manjet and Eva Zauke are describing the way when companies go digital. How can technologies and examples of SAP help to push digital transformation?

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellows 2018

The Global Female Leaders 2018 is very proud to announce the presentation of the German For Women in Science Award. Three scholarships of 20,000 Euro are granted during our summit in June. The women are honored for their major scientific contribution in the fields of medicine, paleontology, molecular biology, ecology and developmental biology.

Research: Future of Work and its New Leadership DNA

The collaboration of empolyees and machines will affect the success of your business in future. Our partner Accenture provided us with a checklist to create a future workforce between humans and intelligent machines to improve productivity, innovation and growth. Are you ready to take advantage of this opportunity in 2018?

Sustainable Tourism: How can we change Tourism Behaviour?

Travelling around the world can enrich your life. But did you ever questioned the impact of your travels? Marianne Gybels working at Booking.com tells us more about sustainable tourism within her project Booking Cares.

Exclusive Interview: Reflections on Diversity, Parity and Equality

In this interview our expert Martina Macpherson analyses the challenges of gender diversity focusing on the sustainable finance industry. She informs about developments in the past and key equality issues like the gender gap.

Smart Contracts – and Why They Matter

Decentralised storage and authentication of contracts using blockchain technology has greatly increased the potential of Smart Contracts in recent years. Our experts Frederik De Breuck and Elenice Macedo answer the questions about the definition of Smart Contracts and how they work in practice.

Why it is Important to Make a Difference to Education and Learning Space

Education is one of the most important factor. The fourth industrial revolution is influencing the way children are taught. Darya Yegorina is writing about this development in her article where she focuses on augmented reality and the new way of learning.

Women To Power A Better World

The workplace IKEA in home solar shows that diverse teams are more successful and create a positive energy. Alejandro Castro Pérez talks about his personal experiences with women in leadership positions during his career path.

Socially Responsible Investing: Build up Your Strategy

The trend of socially responsible investments is expanding and offers companies like BNP Paribas new opportunities and business models. Guy Janssens, speaker at the GFL 2018, talks about the development and grow of socially responsible investments at BNP Paribas.

The Fearless Girl: A look back at where it all started

Today on the International Women’s Day 2018 it is one year ago since State Street Global Advisors installed the statue of a Fearless Girl opposite the Charging Bull of Wall Street. What happened with the Fearless Girl and what impact has it had on raising awareness?

Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO): We want your VOICE!

In cooperation, the Global Female Leaders with KPMG International and KPMG in Germany have decided to conduct the study Global Female Leaders Outlook (GFLO) in order to prioritise - for the first time on a global basis - the views of female leaders. Be part of this study!

Speaker Stories: A Career Path in Clinical Research

In the interview with Florencia Velasco on her personal experiences und feelings during her career path, we also discussed about different steps and decisions of the role as a female leader.

Impressions from the Global Female Leaders Networking Events

We are delighted to announce that two networking events will take place this year before the Global Female Leaders summit starts on June 3rd, 2018 at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Germany. The events will take place in Boston and London.

Why Female Leaders Should be Authentic and Fearless

The female role model has changed over time. Women in leadership positions should be authentic and fearless, but why? Can you imagine that supressing your own personality can destroy you?

Combining Machine Learning and Psychology in the Medicine Industry

Medical decision-making especially in emergency situations is not easy. Tools like machine learning or the decision tree can help to evaluate the opportunities. Read the interview with Dr Mirjam Jenny to learn more about the digitalisation process in the medicine industry.

Women Entrepreneurship in the Middle East

It is a great challenge to work as a women entrepreneur in the Middle East. Over the past years, efforts from the government and the business sector have improved the status of women in business but there is still a long way to go. What is your opinion about the gender equality in the Middle East?

Speaker Stories: Bring all Under One Roof as a Female Entrepreneur

Speaker Claudine Blamey talked to us about her career journey and her private life. On the one hand she is a female entrepreneur and ready to cross borders and on the other hand she is a mother. How is all this kept under control?

Augmented Reality in Classroom

Innovative technologies like Augmented Reality changes the way we learn in future. We talked about Augmented Reality in education with Darya Yegorina who is the CEO of CleverBooks. What is Augmented Reality and how is Augmented Reality changing the landscape of education and teaching methods?

China’s road to a greener future – Part 2

China is top carbon polluter. 12 highlights will reflect the year 2017 in regards to sustainable development. Can China go green?

China’s road to a greener future – Part 1

China is top carbon polluter. 12 highlights will reflect the year 2017 in regards to sustainable development. Can China go green?

Futureproofing Your Workplace Needs Great Leadership

“Companies that lack proactive digital strategies and leadership will struggle to survive.” These were the words Dr Melinda Crane used to introduce Dr Linda Sharkey, who showed us how to futureproof our workplaces at Global Female Leaders 2017. Today we published her talk from GFL17 on our YouTube channel.

GFL17: Download the Official White Paper!

The Global Female Leaders Summit 2017 took place from 7th to 9th May at The Ritz-Carlton in Berlin. Over 250 top-level executives gathered in the German capital in order to discuss five of the most pressing economic and political challenges humanity faces today. Download the White Paper!

How Big Data Changes our Reading Habits

At Global Female Leaders 2017 Ranj Begley showed us how her company uses data in order to better satisfy their customers. She works at Readly UK and her company is known as the "Spotify of Magazines". Today we uploaded video footage of her session to our YouTube channel for you. Enjoy the video!

Do Companies need Guidelines for Dealing with Gen Z?

Leadership means having to deal with teams of employees. These are often very diverse teams consisting of people of different gender, ethnic or cultural background... and different age. And one of the most immediate question many leaders ask themselves is how to deal with a very specific age group.

The Crisis of Globalisation?

Globalisation is a very divisive term. For some it means prosperity, free trade and a free circulation of goods. For others, however, it is connected to international corporations. Learn now about the consequences of the crisis of globalisation.

Opening Silos, or How to Work Together as an Organisation

Silos appear in every organisation. They can be defined as groups of employees that work mostly autonomously. But how can we avoid that departments work alone and disonnected? Learn now about the silo phenomenon and how to support relationships in your organisation.

New Video: The Moving Talk of Samantha Payne on The Future of Bionics

Good news everyone! Today we published the memorable Spotlight Session Samantha Payne presented at Global Female Leaders 2017. You can watch it on YouTube. We hope that you will enjoy the video as much as we did. We all were very moved by her talk and listening to her again still has an extraordinary effect.

Some In-depth Thoughts on Fake News

What is fake news? And why is it such a problem? This question is quite complicated. Read now about the seven types of mis- and disinformation and the phenomenon of fake news from the web and learn some in-depth thoughts about the actual problem with Donald Trump regarding this topic.

New Video! Jacki Kelley on Responsible Leadership in Politics & Media

Today, we want to give you the opportunity to relive an interesting session from this year's summit. Therefore we just published the Exclusive Interview with Jacki Kelley on Responsible Digital Leadership. Jacki spoke roughly with Melinda Crane about the media business in the age of social networks

How Digital Identity will Drive Smart Cities

What's the future of the Smart City? We don't know, and it probably depends on the specific country you are looking at. But we are very keen on finding out, since there is so many innovation happening simultaneously that could influence the future of our urban areas!

More Crucial Future Leadership Skills

Last week, we looked at 3 skills future leaders will need to steer their companies in the right direction. The article mainly revolved around what we call "soft-skills" today, even though they are becoming just as, if not even more important that, say, performing magic tricks with Excel.

3 Skills Future Leaders Will Definitely Need

Last week, we talked about the impact of automation on the labour market. We saw that in the future a lot of jobs will be replaced by robots, algorithms and artificial intelligence. Most industries will be heavily automated in the future and virtually every mundane or repetitive jobs will be replaced.

The Impact of Automation: How Many Jobs Will We Lose?

Consider this: technically, almost every job we know can be done by robots or algorithms. And the machines are even *better* than we are at most of them. Would you have thought these jobs could be automated ten years ago?

A Few Thoughts on How to Deal with Toxic Employees

They have different shticks and strategies, faces and can be male or female. But we all know the, and we just have the most horrible time dealing with them: toxic coworkers. " How do you manage toxic peers? "

New Video: Fujitsu’s Vera Schneevoigt on Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence poses many ethical questions for humanity. How do we transition to a society in which we will work side by side with robot colleagues? How do we programme "ethical" code? Where are the limits of AI, that is, if there are any?

A big THANK YOU to all of our yesterday’s speakers. Get ready for our Tuesday highlights!

Good Morning again. We wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of yesterday’s speakers for their amazing insights! In case you were partaking at the Sight Running: Welcome back! Let's get started with our Tuesday highlights!

Stopping the Blame Game: How can we Induce a Lasting Change in Corporate Culture?

"You have to learn from your mistakes!" This is something we tell our children and even ourselves, at least at a personal level. Making mistakes, especially big ones, can bring about powerful experiences that provide us with life lessons for our future.

Customer-Centric Thinking and A Thank You

Customer-Centric Thinking is one of these topics that are in the very centre of everything that touches today's economy. You know the disruption that is caused by all these technology companies and start-ups that are basically nothing more than an app but simultaneously worth trillions of dollars!

Bridging the Gap: The Elite and the Left Behind

Last week we took some time to fulfill a promise: we sifted through all of the questions you posed on our Global Female Leaders App during the 2017 summit in order to address them on our blog. The first one was big, especially for a Monday! But, nevertheless, we will talk about it today.

With Artificial Intelligence on the Rise – Will we even *Need* Leaders any Longer?

One of the summit’s major themes this year was – you guessed it – artificial intelligence. It influcenced most of our discussions and is important for nearly every relevant economic issue. Concerning this topic, we had the pleasure of talking to Vera Schneevoigt from Fujitsu.

Future Content from Global Female Leaders

So Global Female Leaders 2017 is history. But that doesn't mean we will wait until 2018 to provide you with more content on the topics we discussed at the summit. Actually, we will try to provide you with premium insights on them for the whole upcoming year.

How a business model can transform a whole industry

You would like to stand out from the crowd and succeed? To succeed, you need a unique value proposition, diverse revenue streams and loads of creativity. Disruptive innovation is a business model problem, not only a technology problem. But how do you disrupt?

Touching Points between Humanity and Technology. This was Global Female Leaders 2017!

Global Female Leaders 2017 was an amazing experience, and while our company may manage the organisational tasks, it is you who make this a special event. We are back in our Eschborn office now and we wanted to take this opportunity to look back on three fantastic days.

Tuesday Highlights of Global Female Leaders 2017

Good Morning again. Please feel free to enjoy our Networking Breakfast, or, in case you were partaking in the Sight Running: Welcome back! Let's prepare for our Tuesday Highlights, shall we? Our Tuesday afternoon is all about the topic of Digitisation.

A few Impressions from our Gala Dinner

Like yesterday we put together a collection of pictures you may enjoy. You can find our impressions from the evening Gala Dinner and everything else that happened during a busy day in our picture gallery. Have a look to the Gallery now!

A Friendly Good Morning and our Highlights on Monday

Good Morning! We hope you had a great evening last night at the China Club, or, in case you just arrived: Welcome to Berlin! Since we will start with the our keynotes and other sessions

Impressions from our Welcome Reception at the China Club

We hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did and were inspired for some interesting discussion over wine and Chinese delicacies. We made sure to capture some impressions from last evening in pictures that we now published on our website. We hope you like them!

A big THANK YOU to all of today’s speakers!

The Think Tank Academy is underway and we wanted to take the opportunity to thank all of today's speakers for their amazing insights! Of course this morning we were able to take a look at the global political situation and celebrate the result of the French elections.

“Nothing shuts down Creativity like the Fear of Failure.”

We are just "home" at the Ritz-Carlton after Sharmeen's powerful keynote at the China Club, and now we are just starting to digest the events (and also the great food) of this first warm-up day to Global Female Leaders 2017.

How Nazanin Daneshvar became one of the Middle East’s most successful Women in Business

Iranian entrepreneur Nazanin Daneshvar is exceptional for multiple reasons! At our event she will talk about Iranian women in the tech industry, cultural glass ceilings, and she will host a Think Tank Academy session on the chances and limits of entrepreneurship in her home country.

This is how Samantha Payne helps Children unlock their Superhuman Powers

At Global Female Leaders 2017 Samantha Payne from Open Bionics will show us, how her company tries to provide humanity with affordable and high-quality bionic limbs. The future is today, not tomorrow. This is the impression you get reading about the recent developments in technology.

Filiz Albrecht, former CHRO at MANN+HUMMEL, talks Digitisation and New Challenges for HR

Filiz Albrecht was CHRO at the international manufacturing company MANN+HUMMEL. We asked her about the most pressing challenges digitisation poses for businesses today, as well as the new strategic role the digital transformation imposes on HR departments worldwide.

Is Technology too Convenient for Real Human Relationships?

Don’t you just love technology? Maybe you don’t, but for many people there are convincing reasons to do so. Intel’s Genevieve Bell did a long piece on this topic in The Atlantic some five years ago. But for now, let’s take a closer look at this topic, shall we? Here is Why We All Just Love Technology

Portraits of Female Leaders: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

There are too many to name them all at once, but of course we still want to introduce you to some of today’s most fascinating women in leadership. One of personalities visiting our economic forum this year: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.

Tackling Science in a Struggling Economy: An Interview with Ana Belén Elgoyhen

Ana Belén Elgoyhen works at the Argentine National Research Council. As an accomplished researcher she tackles the challenges of a wide-spread global health issue, namely hearing loss. We asked her about her scientific work in the struggling economy of Argentina.

Some Thoughts on the Challenges of Leadership in the Digital Age

Digitisation brings about a new need for competent leadership. Today, we'll take a look at the most dramatic changes. Leadership in the digital age will be one of the defining themes of Global Female Leaders 2017.

Leading International Teams, Leaders Have to Change Their Behaviour, says Sabine von Österreich

Dr Sabine von Österreich is an experienced consultant for executives, managers and teams of international companies and organisations. She specialises in leadership and team performance. We asked her about the current challenges leaders face heading international teams.

Do you know what it takes to become a Digital Leader and win on Digital Transformation?

Executives must acquire new skills and abilities to become a digital leader. Digital Innovation & Transformational Leadership is one of the five key topics at the Global Digital Leaders 2017. Take a look at our 2017 agenda and discover the many highlights we have in store for you!

The Trump-scare, Isolationism and the Global Economy

What does the White House's new economic isolationism mean for the global economy? After Angela Merkel's meeting with President Trump we dissect the possible implications of the new policy. The Crisis of Globalisation will be an important topic on this year's Global Female Leaders Summit.

The Term 'Sharing Economy' will Become Irrelevant, says Debbie Wosskow in Our Interview

Love Home Swap UK has been described as the "Airbnb for grown-ups". It lets people exchange their homes for vacation purposes. Debbie Wosskow, CEO and founder of the company, explains how the Sharing Economy works and how it will evolve in the future.

A Deep Dive on the Modern Consumer with Ranj Begley

Some call Readly the "Spotify of Magazines". In our interview with Ranj Begley of Readly UK we dive deep into the desires of modern consumers. How, when and why do they want to interact with products? And how can businesses harness data to their customers better?

Finding Peace in a Time of Turmoil

Dear readers, 2016 is slowly crawling to its finish line, and it is probably happy to come to an end. These are interesting times we live in, and they are even more interesting when you are organising an international economic forum. This year, we saw the escalation of conflicts around the world.

Interview: Karina Robinson on the Rising Phenomenon of Populism

2016 will go down in history as the year of Brexit, Trump and the rise of right-wing, populist parties in Europe. In order to better understand the rise of populism, our Ellen Comberg (project manager at Management Circle) conducted an interview with Karina Robinson.

LEADERS’ INSIGHTS: Exclusive BREXIT Analyses by Dr Marcia De Wachter and Karina Robinson

Dr Marcia De Wachter is Member of the Executive Board of the National Bank of Belgium since 1999. In her current role she is in control of “Prudential Supervision of Market Infrastructures and Oversight” and of “General Statistics”.

LEADERS’ INSIGHTS – A Culture of Accountability that Positively Impacts Bottom-line Productivity

As Chief Human Capital Officer Barry Melnkovic is accountable for developing and executing human capital, diversity and labor relations strategies. He is also responsible for establishing enterprise wide lean/six sigma strategies and a culture of continuous improvement.

Supply Chain Assurance: Why it Matters and How Defence has addressed the Challenge

Daniel Selman, Cyber Industry Deputy Head, UK Ministry of Defence | Before joining the MOD, Daniel Selman initially trained as a Librarian and worked in university and media libraries. His roles involved managing MOD web services before moving in 2008 into the field of Information Assurance.

Video Review: A Successful Global Female Leaders 2016!

We are thrilled to share the 3rd Annual Global Female Leaders 2016 Summit videos where you can see and feel the spectacular atmosphere as it happened. An additional 2 videos present the networking and programme highpoints.

Review: A Successful Global Female Leaders 2016!

The focus of this year’s exclusive event was on several themes and topics including global economics and finance, geopolitical risks, digital transformation, disruptive technologies as well as the future workplace and challenges in talent management. Please visit our review in which we have put together many highlights of this wonderful summit

Interview with Sigrid Bauschert

On the occasion of the Global Female Leaders Summit 2016 the German radio station “Deutschlandradio Kultur” aired an interview with Sigrid Bauschert, founder and CEO of Management Circle, the organiser of the Summit. You can read and listen to the interview (in German) here.

Global Female Leaders Summit 2016

The Global Female Leaders Summit 2016 hosts over 250 attendees for inspiring and energizing three days of networking around an outstanding summit programme. Taking place at the The Ritz Carlton Berlin, the summit covers a broad range of hot topics.

LEADERS’ INSIGHTS – Attracting Key Talent through a Proactive and Authentic Employer Brand & HR Marketing

Ergle gives us an eye-opening and very educational insight to talent management at airBaltic but also in general. She gives a great examples of motivating your workforce.

Global Female Leaders Business & Networking Breakfast Vienna

We are very pleased to share with you that on Thursday 11th February 2016, Sigrid Bauschert, CEO of Management Circle and Ellen Comberg, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board successfully hosted another great Global Female Leaders Networking event this time in Vienna, Austria.

Full Programme Available Now!

The official summit schedule and programme is now available via download. Don’t miss three days of exclusive networking with other influencers and leaders, an entertaining and high-class pre-event programme. We look forward to seeing you in Berlin!

L’Oréal-UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE Fellowship Programme

Since 1998 both UNESCO and L’Oréal support the work of outstanding women in science across 58 different countries. For Women in Science encourages the vocations of girls in high school, supports women in research, and recognizes excellence in fields where women are underrepresented.

FinTechs and their disruptive impact on the financial service industry

Why FinTechs and their disruptive impact on the financial service industry play a crucial role in our programme at the Global Female Leaders Summit 2016. Digitalization is changing markets and traditional business models at neck-breaking speed.

Global Female Leaders Business & Networking Lunch Zurich

Last week Management Circle`s CEO, Sigrid Bauschert and Ellen Comberg, Chairwoman of the Advisory Board successfully hosted a fully booked Global Female Leaders Business & Networking Lunch at the beautifully located Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac right at the riverbank of Lake Zurich.

3D Printing: The Face of Future Fashion?

Danit Peleg is a Fashion Designer and entrepreneur based in Tel Aviv, Israel. For her graduate collection at Shenkar College of Engineering and Design, Danit successfully 3D printed 5 outfits using solely home printers. Her collection captivated the attention of millions around the world.

Baroness Ashton of Upholland – new speaker at Global Female Leaders 2016

We are pleased to welcome Baroness Ashton of Upholland, a British politician who served as leader of the House of Lords, European Union (EU) trade commissioner, and high representative for foreign affairs and security policy for the EU, U.K.

Six chief executives review their prospects for personal growth

Es gibt sie. Managerinnen, die sich in Konzernen bis zur Führungsetage durchgeboxt haben. Ohne Frauenquote. Trotz gläserner Decke. Den Begriff hat die Soziologin Ann Morrison erstmals 1987 in einer Studie verwendet, als Synonym für alle unsichtbaren Prozesse und Faktoren, die Frauen von Führungspositionen fernhalten.

Interviewed by “manager magazin”: Some attendees of last Global Female Leaders Summit were interviewed by a german economic news magazine

manager magazin hat Teilnehmerinnen des GFL 2015 interviewt und erfahren, dass nach einer Ausbildung in der Royal Navy keine Vorstandsetage mehr schockt, Shanghai cooler ist als das Silicon Valley und Großeltern eigentlich überall unentbehrlich sind.

10 of the best female role models in tech

In June 2015 the British Newspaper „The Guardian“ listed 10 of the best Female Role Models in Tech. One of them is Belinda Parmar, founder of Little Miss Geek and chief executive of Lady Geek, UK. Belinda gave an impressive inspiration at the last Global Female Leaders Summit 2015.

Review: A Successful Global Female Leaders 2015!

The Global Female Leaders 2015 hosted over 230 attendees from more than 20 countries for inspiring and energizing days. The summit covered a broad range of topics addressing leadership, emerging markets, energy, healthcare, digital transformation and innovation management.

Innovation is all about successes and failures

Innovation is all about successes and failures and savvier companies develop their own innovation process to generate products with a “wow” factor. Interview with Doris Albiez, Vice President & General Manager, Dell Germany.

The Future of Gender Equality, from School to Boardroom

The 30% Club was officially launched in 2010 with the goal of 30% women on FTSE-100 boards by the end of 2015. Since then the proportion of female FTSE-100 directors has risen from 12.5% to 23%. A rise Helena Morrissey attributes in part to having a “measurable goal.”

Networking Tour in New York – Not even a Blizzard could stop us!

In spite of the snowy weather late January the Global Female Leaders executive team arrived well in New York and met with 30+ senior female executives and community leaders from New York at the Princeton Club in Midtown Manhattan.

What is your personal view? – Read the comments of three Global Female Advisory Board Members

Three prominent female leaders from across the globe offer their views on the role of diversity and how it might shape future development in their regions.

A Successful Launch: The Global Female Leaders 2015 Networking Tour!

More than 60 female leaders in China followed the invitation of the Global Female Leaders Executive and Advisory Board to exclusive and private networking events in Beijing and Shanghai.

Review 2014 – a Succesful Start

Around 100 female decision-makers accepted the invitation from Management Circle AG to attend the first Global Female Leaders Summit. It focused on topical issues of globalisation and emerging markets, energy, financial and environmental policies, and also initiatives representing exemplary actions in challenging times.

Cherie Blair opened the Summit 2014

Cherie Blair CBE, QC, Chair of Omnia Strategy LLP and Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women opened the Global Femal Leaders Summit 2014 as special guest and keynote speaker at the pre-conference evening reception.