Mastercard has launched a new Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) chapter in Saudi Arabia. The move marks an extension of its Accelerator Program in EEMEA in partnership with Women Choice to Saudi Arabia.
Mastercard says the launch builds on its ongoing efforts to advance female empowerment and gender equality in Saudi financial services.
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The launch event will feature keynote speakers, networking opportunities, and insights into the upcoming programming for 2024. Participants can expect engaging discussions, skill-building workshops, and valuable connections that will drive their personal and professional growth.
“We are excited to bring the Women’s Leadership Network to Saudi Arabia. It provides a platform for women in finance to connect, grow, and succeed,” said Selin Bahadirli Caglan, EEMEA Lead, WLN.
“We are confident the chapter will have a profound impact on advancing women’s empowerment in the Kingdom and wider region.”
Nezha Alaoui, founder & CEO Women Choice, added: “At Women Choice and with the help of our partners, leading organisations in their respective fields, we allocate resources to each activity and monitor progress all the way to the actual impact. We expect this initiative to help bring a positive outcome to the Saudi financial sector.”
Powered by the Accelerator Program launched by Women Leadership Network in partnership with Women Choice, the WLN Saudi Chapter will offer access to a rich and diversified program designed to equip participants with the tools to succeed. Through strategic partnerships, WLN Saudi Chapter will bring impactful programming and innovative measuring tools. The overall aim is to maximise the influence and effectiveness of women executives in Saudi Arabia.
