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A PLATFORM FOR SUCCESS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

22. May 2024

The Global Female Leaders Summit is a key event for women who are leaders in their fields or aspiring to be. Over the years, the summit has featured a lineup of extraordinary speakers. Curious about the changes in their careers and lives, the organizers reached out to some past speakers for updates.

A PLATFORM FOR SUCCESS: WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

08. May 2024

Get to know our Advisory Board: Meet Tina Breidenbach

30. April 2024

In this series of articles, we would like to introduce our Advisory Board. Learn more about our Advisory Board member Ilka Hartmann, a Marketing, Communications and Sales Specialist, with extensive experience in media, predominantly in an international, fast-paced environment.

Get to know our Advisory Board: Meet Ilka Hartmann

22. April 2024

In this series of articles, we would like to introduce our Advisory Board. Learn more about our Advisory Board member Ilka Hartmann, a specialist for national and international economic and governmental relations, and discover her passion for the Global Female Leaders Summit.

Get to know our Advisory Board: Meet Kyung H. Yoon

25. March 2024

In this series of articles, we would like to introduce our Advisory Board. Learn more about our Advisory Board member Kyung H. Yoon, a global talent, leadership strategist and an arts enthusiast.

The New Nature of Money meets Reality

27. February 2024

Deborah Lorenzen sheds light on how the transformation of money will fundamentally alter the behavior of individuals and businesses. The digitization of money is already a reality, with digital payments increasing globally and providing access to financial markets in underserved areas.

Investing – Harnessing the Power of Our Choices

12. June 2023

Cristina Jaeger emphasizes the importance of aligning our financial decisions with our values to actively contribute to a more sustainable and socially responsible future by investing in companies that offer both financial returns and positive impact.

Looking back at Global Female Leaders Summit 2023 – Review

06. June 2023

Relive the inspiring Global Female Leaders Summit 2023: Discover the valuable insights and empowering experiences shared by renowned speakers that left us energized and motivated. Explore the highlights and gain fresh perspectives on pushing boundaries and pursuing your goals with passion.

What makes the Generation Z so relevant for Leaders?

11. April 2023

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

04. April 2023

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

30. March 2023

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

28. March 2023

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

14. March 2023

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!

28. February 2023

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

14. February 2023

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

07. September 2022

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 Summit 2022 – Review

29. August 2022

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

18. May 2022

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!

08. May 2022

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!

COP26 and what it means for business

09. December 2021

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.

Fireside Chat: “Female Investors for Social Justice”

15. November 2021

“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

16. August 2021

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

19. July 2021

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.

Intelligent Transformation – Becoming More Resilient and Sustainable Enterprises

06. June 2021

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.

New perspective on Business Travel

12. May 2021

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

05. May 2021

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

24. March 2021

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.

Embracing change, yet being realistic about the new reality

10. March 2021

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

03. March 2021

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

24. February 2021

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

17. February 2021

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.

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

03. February 2021

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

27. January 2021

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

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

23. January 2021

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.

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

20. January 2021

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.

The Impact of Technological Change on Customer Relationships

22. November 2019

At the Global Female Leaders summit 2019 three female leaders talked about how they are handling customers’ needs and technological change. Watch the video!

The Gig Economy – Interview with Laura Esnaola

11. September 2019

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.

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

14. August 2019

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!

Festive Gala Dinner with great peers and delicious food and drinks

14. May 2019

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!

And the winners are … For Women in Science award ceremony

24. April 2019

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

19. April 2019

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

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

10. April 2019

Clare Jones: 3 Words to Change the World of Addressing

26. March 2019

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!

Consumer Psychology: Getting inside of your Customer’s Minds

23. January 2019

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.

10 Secrets of Successful Female Entrepreneurs

02. January 2019

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!

Robots Replacing Humans – These 6 Industries Started Already

28. December 2018

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.

3 Digital Training Methods that are vital for the Future of your Business

05. December 2018

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.

Why hyperloops will change the world

31. October 2018

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.

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

15. August 2018

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?

Sustainable Tourism: How can we change tourism behaviour?

10. April 2018

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.

Women Entrepreneurship in the Middle East

05. February 2018

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?