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Nominations sought for WIL awards

DUBAI, September 23, 2014

Nominations are being sought for the Global Women in Leadership Awards, to be presented in Dubai, UAE, during November.

The awards, a highlight of the 16th Global Edition WIL Economic Forum, is endorsed by the UAE Ministry of Economy and hosted by the Meydan Hotel it will take place on November 19, at Dubai, UAE.

The awards will be presented by Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy for the UAE and Pfizer. Representing Pfizer as a speaker at the forum is Tanya Clemons, senior vice president and chief talent officer.

Honouring the outstanding contributions and success of organisations and business leaders, the categories for this year include:

•    Leading businesswoman of the year
•    Male champion of change
•    Most innovative woman entrepreneur
•    Most woman-friendly employer
•    Best initiative for women’s economic empowerment

“Sponsorship of this forum fits seamlessly into our regional strategies around diversity and inclusion. This forum is an excellent opportunity to raise the awareness and profile of the female leaders in our own backyard, as well as to enhance the skills and knowledge sharing of professionals across industries and topics,” said a company statement from Pfizer.

Sophie Le Ray, founder of the WIL Series and CEO of Naseba Group, said: “We designed these awards to recognise the remarkable efforts of both individuals and organisations around the world who are dedicated to inspire and impact change. When women do well, economies do well.”

The nominations for the awards are open to the public to encourage more individuals and companies to get involved and make change happen.

This year’s WIL Economic Forum is a culmination of 15 previous regional initiatives that took place in various growth markets including China, India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates.

Focused on making change happen, the forum is a two-day platform that brings together over 400 global business and thought leaders to discuss the various challenges and steps forward for women in leadership and their new roles in the modern economy. – TradeArabia News Service

 




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