
Why gender-balanced leadership matters in uncertain times
As highlighted by the latest World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, in 2026 business leaders and policy-makers are operating in an environment defined by competition and uncertainty.
I lead the Forum's Global Gender Parity Sprint and the Global Network of Gender Parity Accelerators. 10+ years of experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA, with IFC, World Bank, FCDO, EIF, ITC, WTO and USAID on market systems development and trade programs with a focus on gender and women's economic empowerment.
As highlighted by the latest World Economic Forum Global Risks Report, in 2026 business leaders and policy-makers are operating in an environment defined by competition and uncertainty.
In an era defined by seismic shifts – technological disruption, geopolitical realignment and demographic change – gender parity is emerging not only as a foundational value, but as a stra...
