London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the prestigious 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards) held in London, Shazia Azim, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) UK, was awarded the Global Diaspora Legacy Award for her extraordinary contributions to the financial services industry and her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive leadership. The GPW Awards celebrates the power of women to effect meaningful change in their professions and communities. Shazia Azim stood out as a global icon, recognized not only for her technical expertise in finance and risk but also for her pioneering leadership in creating a more inclusive financial ecosystem. With over 25 years of industry experience, Shazia has built an impressive career across leading institutions including Goldman Sachs, UBS, and RBS before joining PwC UK, where she currently leads Financial Services Consulting. Her work continues to shape the future of banking, capital management, and risk strategy on a global scale. A Rhodes Scholar originally…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the prestigious Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards) held in London, Ms. Marième Ngom, Managing Director of Sertem Property Management in Senegal, was celebrated with the African Female Leadership Impact Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership, groundbreaking influence in the real estate sector, and her passionate advocacy for gender equality. The award reflects Ms. Ngom’s remarkable contributions to business innovation, sustainable development, and inclusive leadership across West Africa. As a key executive at Sertem Groupe, a trailblazing family business founded in 1998 in Senegal, Marième has not only elevated the company’s status as a market leader in construction and real estate but also catalyzed meaningful organizational transformation with far-reaching impact. A graduate of Skema Business School in France, Ms. Ngom brings over 15 years of experience in business development, marketing, and strategic communication. Her professional journey has seen her navigate high-growth SMEs, contribute to multinational corporations…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – The prestigious 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), a hallmark event recognizing women of exceptional leadership and impact, proudly honored Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, with the Global Female Impact Leadership Award. The award celebrates her dynamic advocacy for gender equality, her outstanding humanitarian leadership, and her commitment to sustainable community development in The Bahamas and beyond. Hosted in the vibrant city of London, the GPW Awards gather distinguished women whose transformative work echoes across continents. Mrs. Davis stood out as a powerful force for progress—championing gender justice, youth empowerment, and public health through inclusive and forward-thinking initiatives. With an unwavering dedication to social justice, Mrs. Davis is widely celebrated for aligning her programs with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Her approach combines policy insight with hands-on activism, especially in areas of social…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the most exciting 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), an international celebration of groundbreaking female leadership, Mrs. Solange Amichia, Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Promotion Center of Côte d’Ivoire (CEPICI), was proudly presented with the African Female Leadership Impact Award for her outstanding contributions to economic transformation and investment promotion across Africa. Hosted in the iconic city of London, the GPW Awards shines a global spotlight on the achievements of visionary women driving change and economic growth across sectors and borders. Among this year’s distinguished honorees, Mrs. Amichia stood tall for her unwavering commitment to positioning Côte d’Ivoire as a premier destination for investment and innovation. With a formidable background in global finance and investment banking, Mrs. Amichia has brought visionary leadership to CEPICI since assuming the role of Director General in September 2021. Prior to this, she served as the Deputy…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – In a powerful celebration of heritage, leadership, and global impact, the 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards) proudly conferred the Global Diaspora Legacy Award on Baroness Sandip Verma, a distinguished member of the UK House of Lords. The recognition honors her decades-long commitment to public service, social justice, and gender equality, as well as her extraordinary contributions to advancing women and marginalized communities across the globe. Held in London, the GPW Awards is an international platform that recognizes outstanding women leaders whose work transforms lives and reshapes narratives globally. Baroness Verma stood out as a compelling symbol of diaspora excellence and influence, having seamlessly bridged her Indian heritage with a remarkable career in British politics, entrepreneurship, and international development. Born in Amritsar, India, and raised in the UK, Baroness Verma has consistently broken barriers, rising to become one of the most respected voices in the…

London, United Kingdom – April 2025 – The 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), a prestigious international celebration of female excellence and impact, proudly conferred the African Female Leadership Impact Award on Dr. Fatoumata M’Balou Sanogo, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of PETROCI Holding, in recognition of her visionary leadership and transformative influence in Africa’s energy sector. Held at the global crossroads of London, the GPW Awards spotlighted the trailblazing achievements of women who are reshaping industries, driving innovation, and championing sustainable development. Dr. Sanogo emerged as one of the most impactful honorees, credited with reshaping Côte d’Ivoire’s oil and gas landscape and amplifying female representation in a traditionally male-dominated sector. With over two decades of experience in petroleum exploration, production, and operations, Dr. Sanogo has served in pivotal roles at some of the world’s foremost energy companies—ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, ENI, Schlumberger, and Halliburton—overseeing strategic operations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – In a compelling tribute to the power of women’s leadership, Her Excellency Mrs. Marjorie Mallikaratchy, Acting High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, delivered a profound goodwill message at the Global Power Women Awards, hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD). Taking the stage among global dignitaries, women leaders, and trailblazers from across sectors and continents, H.E. Mallikaratchy redefined the concept of leadership—not as a title or position, but as impact. “Too often, leadership is equated with positions, titles, or global responsibilities. But true leadership is about impact—about transforming lives and communities in ways both visible and invisible,” she stated. Highlighting Sri Lanka’s rich legacy of powerful women leaders, H.E. Mallikaratchy reflected on the nation’s historical milestones. “As early as the 15th century BCE, Queen Anuradha Devi of the ancient city of…