Interviews

Why are there so few women CEOs in European corporations? This collection of interviews with women CEOs offers valuable insights into the minds and hearts of exceptional role models who have achieved success in both their careers and lives. These leaders share their unique perspectives on leadership, the challenges they've faced, and the personal triumphs they've experienced. Together, we explore what needs to change for our world to achieve gender parity in top leadership roles.

What is life like for women leaders in the C-Suite of European corporations? How do they navigate constant challenges to their values, microaggressions, and the relentless pressure to deliver exceptional results? How do they transform male colleagues into allies, gaining their trust to collaborate effectively for their organization’s success? And what does it take for a C-Suite executive with a specialized role—whether in finance, HR, communications, or sales—to step up as the next CEO? These are the questions explored in this compelling interview collection with women in the C-Suite.

What does it take for a woman leader to secure a paid non-executive board role in a European corporation? What skills, mindset, professional background, network, and strategic thinking are essential for women to succeed on corporate boards? How do diverse national regulations across Europe influence women’s approach to corporate governance and their chances of becoming successful non-executive directors? Join me as we take an in-depth look into a world often overlooked: the lives of women non-executive board directors.

To succeed in top leadership, we must be gender bilingual. What better way to achieve this than by engaging exceptional men in conversations about the challenges women leaders face? Join me as we hold strategic discussions with male allies from corporate organizations, academia, and non-governmental organizations on how we can collaborate to transform business and leadership. Together, we’ll explore ways to foster mutual understanding, respect, and support as we work toward creating a better future for the next generations.