NextGen Women Competition

Fast forward your career with EY NextGen Women – a global competition for women with the potential to have a fulfilling career in EY Strategy and Transactions or in Consulting.

How can your ideas make the world work better?

EY NextGen Women competition allows talented women to fast forward their careers in Strategy and Transactions or in Consulting.


Are you part of the next generation of women in Strategy and Transactions or in Consulting?

We want to be inspired by women like you – purpose-driven women who challenge conventional ways of thinking, dare to ask questions, seek better answers and work to build a better world.

The NextGen Women Competition aims to inspire the next generation of exceptional female talent to pursue an exciting and fulfilling career in Strategy and Transactions or in Consulting.

EY Strategy and Transactions helps enable clients to navigate complexity by reimagining their eco-systems, reshaping their portfolios and reinventing themselves for a better future. Bringing together a global ecosystem of worldclass thinkers, our teams help design and deliver real-world strategies for clients.

We hope to foster a community where women from varying backgrounds can learn, be challenged and develop relationships and skills that will last a lifetime.

EY NextGen Women Competition Global finals 2024

Download the event brochure to find out more about this year’s competition and finalists.

EY NextGen Women 2024

About EY NextGen Women Competition

The first phase of the competition takes place in local countries. Finalists are challenged to think critically as they undertake both group and individual challenges. The country winners are invited to attend the global final. They work together to solve a case study, culminating with the announcement of the EY NextGen Women global winner. 

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Women. Fast forward

The EY organization is passionate about investing in the development of future female leaders. Studies have shown that women’s advancement and leadership are key to business performance and economic prosperity. To help companies drive inclusive growth by focusing on their capital and transaction strategy through to execution, we must build diverse and purpose-driven teams.

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It was an incredible experience, filled with excitement and challenges that highlighted the true strengths and potential of women in business. I am grateful for this opportunity to network with and learn from such inspiring mentors and peers.

Francesca Alessandri
Swiss EY NextGen Women 2024 Winner

Are you ready to take action?

Apply now for the NextGen Women 2025. The competition takes place on 14. May (online) and 15. May (in-person) 2025.

Application deadline: 22. April

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