Irish and Dutch join forces to lead the way in international Gender Balanced Leadership 

PWN Global, the leading global network of professionals accelerating gender balanced leadership in business have elected co-presidents Carina Furlong (Kilkenny, Ireland) and Sheila Gemin ( Amsterdam, Netherlands) . 

This international duo has been elected by their fellow city network presidents to serve on the Board of PWN Global as co-Presidents for an initial term of two years.   Timing is perfect as PWN Global launches its inaugural Gender Balanced Leadership Awards that will take place on 10th October 2019 in the renowned 5* Intercontinental Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. This international networking event will bring together 450 gender balance thought leaders to celebrate those who are trailblazing best practice in gender balanced leadership, around the world. The event will be opened by honorary guest, Julie Sinnamon, CEO of Enterprise Ireland and emcee for the night is news journalist with RTE, Jackie Fox. Just like our newly elected co-Presidents, both women have a proven track record in advocating for gender balanced leadership throughout their respective careers.  

PWN Global Attends the EDAs 2018

PWN Global Co-President, Sonya Richardson, and PWN London Co-President, Philina Toiny represented PWN at the EDAs 2018 last night at the stunning Natural History Museum, in London. Shortlisted by the EDAs in the “Charity of the year” category, Richardson and Toint were proud to be in attendance at this exceptional event that recognises the outstanding work of charities from across Europe in the field of equality, diversity and inclusion.

PWN Global is a volunteer-led network that exists to advance gender balanced leadership. PWN believes that better decision making, economic sustainability and a happier society will exist by leveraging 100% of the world’s talent. PWN is creating a movement of people who aspire to accelerate the current pace of change towards gender balanced leadership.  The global not-for-profit exists to connect people via a unique global network, inspiring the leaders of today to create exemplary leaders of tomorrow. This helps create an environment where the members of the PWN Global community can support one another, embrace new skills, learn to speak out on the topic,. create and deliver sustainable action plans.

PWN Global Shortlisted by European Diversity Awards as Charity of the Year 2018

NEWS RELEASE, LONDON, 17th September 2018

The shortlists for the 2018 Heathrow European Diversity Awards have been released and are available to view at www.europeandiversityawards.com and PWN Global is delighted to be in the running for Charity of the Year, alongside many other worthy causes. 

PWN London appoints new VP to explain “Why women are more suited to lead in the 21st century.... than men!” 

The PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S Network (PWN) London is proud to announce the appointment of Greg Young, as Vice President for Balanced Leadership of the UK city network of PWN Global. PWN works to accelerate gender balanced leadership in business & society through hundreds of events and activities which promote professional development and international, cross industry, online and in-person networking. 

Mercer and PWN Global extend their partnership offering continued opportunities to advance gender balance

Mercer and PWN Global have had a strong, successful global partnership since January 2012, and have now extended their collaboration for another three years. Both parties have a firm commitment to advancing gender balance, reducing pay and pension gaps and providing an opportunity for women to thrive in business.