The 30%+Club Ecuador reaffirms its commitment to gender equity and women’s empowerment through its 1:1 Mentorship Program. In the program’s second edition, 24 high-potential women were individually guided by outstanding CEOs and executive presidents from multinational and national companies across various sectors. These leaders not only shared their experience but also facilitated new opportunities, helping participants overcome obstacles and advance toward high-level positions, such as senior management roles and board memberships.
This program aims to strengthen both the technical and interpersonal skills of participants, enabling them to reach strategic positions within their organizations. In Ecuador, this initiative is pioneering due to its focus on high-level leadership, providing participants with a comprehensive perspective on business management and decision-making, as well as offering a valuable network of contacts and professional development opportunities.
In its second edition (2024-2025), the program introduced three new elements designed to enhance the participant experience:
- Comprehensive personal assessment, evaluating not only interpersonal skills but also emotional intelligence.
- Rigorous selection process, ensuring participants have strong managerial experience and a well-defined purpose for joining the program.
- Broader mentor diversity, expanding representation not only in terms of gender but also across expertise areas and industry sectors.
WOMEN ON BOARDS: TRANSFORMING ECUADOR’S BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
The 30%+Club Ecuador, a pioneer in promoting gender diversity in senior management positions in the country, presented its Women on Boards program in November 2024. This initiative aims to connect outstanding Ecuadorian female executives with opportunities on the boards of directors of the country’s leading companies.
Including women onto boards of directors generates multiple benefits for organizations, such as greater diversity of perspectives, more robust decision-making processes, and a boost to innovation. For women, it represents recognition of their career path and the opportunity to contribute significantly to business development.
The program features a rigorous selection process, requiring a minimum of five years in senior management positions, training in corporate governance and a proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects. Candidates must also demonstrate analytical skills to assess the business environment and make strategic decisions.
Women on Boards stands out for its broad reach, bringing together 40 executives from diverse industries and sectors. Its community represents more than 10 economic sectors across the private, public, and nonprofit spheres, with expertise in areas such as technology, strategy, risk management, and sustainability.
