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Inspiring Women

Welcome our New Members!

Introducing our new set of members for 2025—a large group of strong and empowering wāhine from unique sectors. Learn and read more about them...

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International Women’s Day 2025 #LeadersLegendsLuminaries – Full Video

This year, we had the privilege of hearing from a line-up of five incredible...

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Introducing our new Chief Executive, Katie Bhreatnach

We are delighted to welcome Katie Bhreatnach, our new Chief Executive Officer,...

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Voices of Change: Tauranga wraps up the Women in Leadership Series 2024

Our Bay of Plenty Women in Leadership Series 2024 was wrapped up with a...

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Congratulations to Global Women Members Recognised in New Year Honours List 2025 

Starting 2025 off on a high note, Global Women is thrilled to celebrate the five incredible wāhine from our membership who have been recognised in...

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Dr Michelle Dickinson Farewells Nanogirl Labs After Eight Exceptional Years of Impact

After eight extraordinary years of bringing science to young people, Global...

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Breakthrough Leaders Class of 2024

Congratulations to our Breakthrough Leaders graduates of 2024! This diverse...

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Carrie Hurihanganui Named in Forbes Asia’s Power Businesswomen 2024

  In recognition of her accomplishments as chief executive at Auckland...

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Global Women Members Honoured at Aotearoa Māori Business Leaders Awards

Congratulations to our members Karleen Everitt and Traci Houpapa, who were honoured at Ngā Tohu Kaiārahi Pakihi Māori o Aotearoa – Aotearoa...

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Leading with Integrity: Global Women Member Rebecca Russell Models Courageous Leadership

Under the courageous leadership of Global Women member Rebecca Russell, the...

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“Now is our Time” – A Reflection on our Women in Leadership Series in Rotorua 2024

This year’s Women in Leadership Series campfire chat in Rotorua was full to...

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Kari Jones’ Exceptional Leadership Celebrated in Global Top 100 Innovators List

Global Women member and outstanding technology leader Kari Jones has been...

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Trailblazing Leadership: Bella Takiari-Brame Honoured as a Waikato University Distinguished Alumni

We are delighted to congratulate Global Women member Bella Takiari-Brame, whose outstanding leadership has been honoured at the University of...

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Priti Ambani Honoured at ISG Women in Digital Awards

Congratulations to Global Women member Priti Ambani on winning Rock Star Leader...

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Welcome our September 2024 New Members!

This September, we’ve welcomed 17 new members to Global Women—a diverse...

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Leadership and Legacy: Global Women Members and Partners Honoured at Women in Governance Awards 

This year’s Women in Governance Awards, held on the 131st anniversary of...

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Bridging the Global Gender Health Gap: Towards Equitable Treatment for All

Across the globe, women spend 25% more of their lives in debilitating health than men, the World Economic Forum reports. Longstanding gender biases...

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From Aotearoa New Zealand to the World: Celebrating Professor Jacinta Ruru’s Contributions to Indigenous Law 

A Global Women member and wāhine Māori academic leader has been...

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Meet our Rising Stars: Reflecting on the Unique Journeys of our Newest Members

In light of Matariki celebrations, we honour new beginnings by reflecting on...

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Celebrating Four Global Women Members in King’s Birthday Honours

We are delighted to congratulate four wāhine from our membership whose...

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Ranjna Patel Announced as New Zealand Business Hall of Fame Laureate

We are thrilled to congratulate our member Ranjna Patel ONZSM QSM for her upcoming induction into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. Ranjna is a...

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“Threads of Unity: Embracing Diversity in Fashion” Member Event with The Shelter

In the beautiful sanctuary of The Shelter, a contemporary space dedicated to...

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Abby Foote Shines Bright as Winner of the 2023 Beacon Award 

Congratulations to our member Abby Foote, who has been announced as the...

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Leading for Future Generations: Whakatāne Welcomes in our Women in Leadership Series 2024

“Grow great people around you” and “be present wherever you are” were...

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Laura Cibilich Joins NZ Marketing Association Board

We are delighted to congratulate Global Women member Laura Cibilich, who has been elected to the board of the NZ Marketing Association.   Laura is...

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Sisterhood to Nationhood: Nurturing Unity for Aotearoa New Zealand 

Embracing difference and focusing on common ground is vital for the future of...

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Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Building Deep Connections with Women in Leadership

Reflecting on the first experience of Breakthrough Leaders, what stood out for...

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Cecilia Robinson Named New Zealand Innovator of the Year

At this year’s Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, our very own Global...

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Breakthrough Leaders 2024: Navigating Bi-Cultural Leadership in Te Tai Tokerau

Participating in the Breakthrough Leaders Programme’s Te Tai Tokerau Experience marked the beginning of an enriching and transformative journey....

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Welcome our March 2024 New Members!

Launching into 2024 with 14 wāhine trailblazers joining Global Women from...

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Breaking Through in 2024: Inspiring Change and Empowering Women

Courage, bravery, strength and unity  For the world to see  So, rise and lift...

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International Women’s Day #InspireInclusion – Full Video

Missed our International Women’s Day event? Not to worry, we have a...

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World-First Research Highlights Need to Support Mothers in Leadership

With the motherhood penalty continuing to be a leading cause of gender inequity in senior leadership, expert leadership consultant Dr Amanda Sterling...

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Enacting Inclusivity: Highlights from our International Women’s Day 2024 Event

For our International Women’s Day panel event, hosted in partnership with...

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Theresa Gattung is on a Mission to Revitalise Mid-Life Dating in the Digital Age

In response to Aotearoa’s rising population of people living alone, Global...

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Member Jenni Prisk’s Bold Journey

  Each of us is on a bold journey. Indeed, life itself requires boldness....

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Congratulations Tania Simpson 2024 New Zealand Honours Recipient

  Global Women, proudly stands alongside New Zealand Aotearoa in congratulating Tania Simpson in her well-deserved recognition on the NZ Honours...

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Welcome our November 2023 New Members!

Rounding off 2023 with inspiring additions to our Global Women whānau! Embrace...

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Pip Greenwood begins as Chair of A2 Milk

Global Women member Pip Greenwood adds an incredible new feather to her cap:...

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Watch: Kiwi women say menopause negatively affects their work, 1news.co.nz

¼ women feel like their work capacity was halved during menopause. On the...

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Menopause and the workplace: Theresa Gattung and Michelle Russell’s interview with NZHerald.co.nz

As part of our advocacy to get transparent about Menopause, our Chair, Theresa Gattung, gets candid alongside member Michelle Russell (of Global...

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Congratulations to our 2023 Breakthrough Leaders Programe Graduates!

  Kei ōu ringaringa te ao. The world is yours.   It is with immense...

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Astrud Burgess of partners ANZ named ‘Effective Marketer of the Year’ at Effie Awards

“It’s been a huge year for ANZ marketing executive Astrud Burgess,”...

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Transporting women’s leadership skills to new level

Thank you to Global Women partners, KiwiRail, for sharing these stories with...

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“Sometimes courage is saying I’ll try again tomorrow” — Inside our Rotorua Women in Leadership Series

 It was a full house in Rotorua for the last of 2023’s Women in Leadership Series campfire chats by ANZ, Bay of Plenty and Regional Council. The...

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Welcome our September 2023 New Members!

Give a warm embrace to our new Global Women members and explore their...

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Global Women Partners AIA appoint Member Michele Embling as a Director and Chair

Global Women Member Michele Embling’s governance cap holds many incredible...

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Māori Land Court Chief Judge Caren Fox is first wāhine chair of Waitangi Tribunal

Aotearoa has marked another first for women: our first wāhine appointed as...

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In conversation with Tania Tapsell, one of 30 Women the NZ Herald admires

Ahead of Tania Tapsell joining our Women in Leadership Series campfire conversation in Rotorua this October, she was spotlighted as one of the 30...

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Welcome our July 2023 New Members!

Warmly welcome our inspiring group of new Global Women members from...

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