- The regional winners of the fourth edition of the Women that
Build Awards were chosen among 3,148 nominees and 123,172 votes
worldwide
- This year the judging panel was composed of 78 international
referents and has the support of global partners like NYSE,
Salesforce, Women Corporate Directors, Udemy and Coachub
NEW
YORK, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company
focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology
solutions, today announced the regional winners of the fourth
edition of Women that Build Awards.
The awards recognize extraordinary women in STEAM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) who have shattered
barriers and driven positive impact in their fields. It also
provides global visibility, education, and networking, empowering
women-identifying individuals to excel and showcasing the
incredible achievements that unfold when technology meets
passion.
"Through groundbreaking initiatives like the Women That Build
Awards, we are steadfastly committed to dismantling the gender
barriers that persist in the technology industry. Our primary
objective is to acknowledge the remarkable achievements of women as
visionary leaders who have revolutionized their respective fields,
forging new frontiers and cultivating a vibrant ecosystem that
presents endless opportunities for inspiration and empowerment,"
said Patricia Pomies, Chief
Operating Officer at Globant. "We wholeheartedly congratulate
the winners for their unwavering dedication and commitment, serving
as beacons of inspiration to countless women pursuing their
passions and realizing their aspirations in the dynamic world of
STEAM."
On the other hand, Wanda
Weigert, Chief Brand Officer
at Globant, remarked, "Women in STEAM face many challenges that
impede their progress, including gender imbalance, pay disparity,
limited career advancement, and unconscious bias. This realization
prompted us to launch our 'Women that Build' program in 2019, aimed
at fostering inclusivity and promoting the professional growth of
women in our industry. Our program creates boundless opportunities
for everyone, irrespective of gender. Within this initiative, we
have devised a comprehensive journey to support women and
non-binary individuals throughout their life stages: from their
school years, through their initial employment, to their continuous
personal and professional development. We proudly introduced the
'Women that Build Ambassadors' program this year. This initiative
seeks to acknowledge exceptional women at Globant who serve as role
models due to their generosity and unwavering commitment. We aim to
inspire them to continue their impactful work within and beyond the
company."
This edition of the Women That Build Awards counts with support
from global partners like NYSE, Salesforce, Women Corporate
Directors, Udemy, and Coachub and the local promotion of more
than 40 supporting organizations. The global judging panel
will count on the presence of Anuj
Mehrotra, Dean at George Washington
University School of Business; Jennifer Reynolds, CEO at Women Corporate
Directors Foundation; Cassandra
Seier, Head of International Capital Markets at NYSE;
Gillian Zucker, President of
Business Operations at LA Clippers; Stephanie Stapleton, President in Udemy
Business; Patricia Pomies, Global
Chief Operating Officer at Globant and Martín Migoya, Co-founder
& CEO at Globant.
The North, Central, South America and India winners of Women That Build Awards
2023
After a rigorous selection process, with more than 3,140
nominees and 123,172 votes worldwide, Globant announces the
outstanding regional winners* in the two esteemed categories:
Inspiring Leader and Rising Star.
Argentina
- Inspiring Leader: Rosana Hadad
Salomon
- Rising Star: Magali Bejar
and Joia Nuñez
Brazil
- Inspiring Leader: Tatyane
Calixto
- Rising Star: Anny Caroline
Pinheiro Pereira
Chile
- Inspiring Leader: Teresita Morán
- Rising Star: Valentina Muñoz Zapata
Colombia
- Inspiring Leader: Mercedes
Quintero
- Rising Star: Yael Natalia Mendez
Chaparro
India
- Inspiring Leader: Dr. Srimathy
Kesan
- Rising Star: Pavithra
Nagaraj
Mexico
- Inspiring Leader: Maria
Jimenez
- Rising Star: Karime Guillen
Libien
Peru & Ecuador
- Inspiring Leader: Jennifer
Samaniego
- Rising Star: Ornella
Paz
Rest of Latam
- Inspiring Leader: Maria Alejandra Rodríguez Le Maitre
- Rising Star: Doris
Hernandez-Argueta
Uruguay
- Inspiring Leader: María Pia
Garat
- Rising Star: Analía Gimenez
USA & Canada
- Inspiring Leader: Lalitha
Murali
- Rising Star: Jaloree Lantigua
*Europe winners will be
announced in the first weeks of September.
The winners will receive an executive coaching program from
Coach Hub and a Udemy Business license to use according to
their language, needs, and career projections. They will be
participating as candidates for the global stage of the Women
that Build Awards (which will be announced on September 25, 2023).
For more information about the Women that Build Awards, please
visit www.womenawards.globant.com
About Globant
We are a digitally native company that helps organizations
reinvent themselves and unleash their potential. We are the place
where innovation, design, and engineering meet at scale.
- We have more than 27,000 employees and we are present in 25
countries and 5 continents working for companies like Google,
Electronic Arts and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and
Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC
MarketScape report.
- We were also featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and
Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF)
and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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