The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (31 March - 5 April)

Nowadays, women are giving a tough competition to the society in terms of growing and thriving towards success. They have significantly contributed to the world's improvement in many spheres of existence. Even established companies are looking forward to having women leaders on board. Besides, women are also exploring the entrepreneurial world with their own businesses that are doing really well in the market. Numerous countries are also witnessing various women-led startups growing at an exponential rate.

This week, Global Woman Leader Team has brought numerous news stories with an intent to keep you informed about the happenings of different industries with regards to women.

Explore GWL’s news section for more.

Hundreds Of Women Business Owners Attend Woman's Small Business Summit in Kingston

The Passion to Profit: Woman’s Small Business Summit held in Kingston, PA attracted hundreds of female small business owners. Hosted by Wild Wellness NEPA, a non-profit fund of the Luzerne Foundation conducts outdoor educational programming for individuals regardless of age, income or ability.   

Kathy Chiu-Chin appoint as First Woman Rotating CEO by Foxconn

Chinese electronics manufacturing giant and Apple vendor, Foxconn, has announced the appointment of Kathy Yang Chiu-Chin as its rotating chief executive officer. Her appointment will come in effect from Monday, making her the first woman to hold a significant position at Foxconn. 

Visa Reaffirms Support for Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has reinforced its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka as part of its International Women’s Month celebrations worldwide. Emphasizing financial inclusion and the digitization of women-led businesses, Visa hosted a specially curated event in Colombo, bringing together women from diverse backgrounds.

Wentors Launches 2.0 Platform to Elevate Women's Growth in Technology

Wentors, a global community dedicated towards growth of women in technology, has rolled out Wentors 2.0. a comprehensive ecosystem offering customized mentorship, strategic networking opportunities, and career development programs. 

Jigisha Desai Joins Rhumbix Board Strengthening its Leadership Team

In a move to bolster its leadership and industry expertise, Rhumbix, a Field and Workforce Management Software built for construction company, welcomes Jigisha Desai to its Board of Directors as an independent director.