EY announces 70 women founders selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women™ EMEIA class of 2024

• The class of 2024 represents 23 countries across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA)
• The associated businesses employed more than 4,000+ people in 2023
• The cohort covers 13 diverse industry sectors

The EY organization today announces the details of the 70 women founders, from 69 different businesses across 13 sectors, selected for the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA class of 2024. Representing 23 countries across the EMEIA region, this international cohort employs more than 4000+ people.

The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women is a bespoke executive program that identifies and champions ambitious women entrepreneurs, with established, profitable businesses, in fulfilling their bold ambitions by providing them with the advice, resources and access to unlock their full potential.

Julie Hood, EY EMEIA AI Enablement Leader and Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Executive Co-Sponsor, United Kingdom, says:

“Over the last 18 years, the EY organization has been at the forefront of identifying and addressing the unique challenges faced by women entrepreneurs seeking to grow their businesses. The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program has evolved into a formidable force for change. It is with great excitement that we welcome this year's new class into our expanding global community.”

The program targets high-potential women entrepreneurs who have built established businesses and are ready to scale and expand their business internationally.

Suwin Lee, EMEIA EY Private Leader and Entrepreneurial Winning Women EMEIA Executive Co-Sponsor, United Kingdom, says:

“Starting with just five women entrepreneurs in a single country, the EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program has grown into a vibrant global community of more than 1,000+ entrepreneurs spanning countries across the globe. This network is a testament to the spirit of innovation and resilience, turning challenges into opportunities to make an impact. I am proud to be part of an organization that champions women throughout their entrepreneurial journey.”

The EY organization recently teamed with Global Invest Her on their mission to get one million women funded by 2030.

Anne Ravanona, Founder & CEO, Global Invest Her & InvestHer Summit, says:

"The EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women is a leading-class program to help scaling women entrepreneurs soar to new heights. Global Invest Her is proud to collaborate with the EY organization and these stellar women entrepreneurs, to help them go further on their journey to fund and scale, through the power of our global community and connections.” 

The participants of the 2024 EMEIA EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women program are:

• Nasra Alabrawi (Bahrain), Co-founder and President of Alkem Health and Wellness
• Aida Al-Mudaifa (Bahrain), Founder and CEO of Early Riser
• Princess Bobo (Botswana), Operations Director of Kenlen Group
• Rositsa Petrova (Bulgaria), Founder and CEO of Home of Wool
• Shrouk Alaa (Egypt), Founder and CEO of Career180
• Simone Dupont (Eswatini), CEO of OMG
• Sigrun Gudjonsdottir (Iceland), CEO of Sigrun GmbH
• Megha Gambhir (India), Founder and CEO of Stupa Sports Analytics
• Roopam Gupta (India), Co-founder and Director of The Woman’s Company
• Ciara Crossan (Ireland), Founder and CEO of WeddingDates
• Laura McCarthy (Ireland), Managing Director of Drink Botanials Ireland
• Morgan Pierce (Ireland), CEO of SolarSmart
• Carley Quigley (Ireland), Founder and CEO of Grey Dog
• Simona Skardziuviene (Lithuania), Owner (2nd generation) of Doleta
• Nicole Horsmans (Netherlands), Co-founder of Soof Drinks
• Johanna Spiller (Netherlands), Founder and CEO of Alyx
• Angela Ursem (Netherlands), Founder and CEO of Food for Skin
• Christine Boyle (Northern Ireland), CEO of Senergy
• Yvette McGaffin (Northern Ireland), CEO of Reform RX
• Linda Stinson (Northern Ireland), CEO of Bellamianta / Iconic Bronze
• Kamila Bartlomowicz (Poland), Vice President of AKTIN
• Karolina Trzebinska (Poland), Vice President of AKTIN
• ·Magdalena Kozlowska (Poland), Co-founder and CEO of NapiFeryn BioTech
• Aleksandra Pszczola-Hennig (Poland), Founder of Bee Talents
• Alexandra Magalhaes (Portugal), CEO of Sarcol
• Sama Alharthi (Saudi Arabia), Co-founder, VP of Operations and Board of Directors, Vice Chairman of Infinite Solutions
• Dragana Milanovic (Serbia), Owner and CEO of Roberto Baressi
• Louise Cunningham (South Africa), Director of Halo Media
• Sian Louw (South Africa), CEO of The K3Y
• Nosipho Maketo-van den Bragt (South Africa), CEO of Chocolate Tribe
• Athi Mbete (South Africa), Founder and CEO of TransEra Solutions
• Fortunate Mdanda (South Africa), CEO of Smith Capital Equipment
• Saedi Greatness Moloto (South Africa), Founder and Managing Director of SBM Energy
• Tsakani Mpofu (South Africa), Managing Director of Muponi Property Group
• Mahlape Nyakane (South Africa), Founder and CEO of The Skills Mine
• Lorna O’Brien (South Africa), Managing Director of O’Brien Recruitment
• Sofia Pone (South Africa), Strategic Director of Boardroom Appointments
• Sue Powell (South Africa), Managing Director of Syndicate Personnel Specialists
• Barbara Buades (Spain), Co-founder and CEO of MEETOPTICS
• Anel Alsenova (Switzerland), COO of Harvest Group SA
• Priyanka Dutta Passecker (Switzerland), Co-founder and CEO of Healiva SA
• Alessia Ferronato (Switzerland), CEO of Ferronato
• Caroline Leopold-Metzger (Switzerland), CEO of Deppeler SA
• Nazan Akinci (Türkiye), Chairman of the Board of Directors of Akka Kalip Enjeksiyon
• Filiz Akkas Demir (Türkiye), General Manager and CEO of Mapsis Metal
• Elif Ata Erduran (Türkiye), Member of the Board of Teksan
• Begul Eray Sezgin (Türkiye), Co-founder and CEO of Masraff
• Sibel Gozuyukari Eyiler (Türkiye), Co-founder and CEO of Mayi Tuz
• Pelin Grit Sari (Türkiye), CEO of Grup Imaj
• Funda Lena Nazik (Türkiye), Founder of Lena Mama
• Gulay Ozgon (Türkiye), Founder and General Manager of Nesiller Genetik
• Ufuk Unver (Türkiye) Co-Owner of Datca Murat Ciftligi
• Nagihan Yilmaz (Türkiye), Founder and General Manager of DG Dogru Geri Kazanim
• Erika Blazeviciute Doyle (United Arab Emirates), Founder of Drink Dry
• Audrey Kalchinoska (United Arab Emirates), Managing Director of Chateaux ME
• Indu Varanasi (United Arab Emirates), Design Director of IRD Design
• Louise Vine (United Arab Emirates), Managing Director of Inspire Selection
• Julie Chen (United Kingdom), Co-founder and CEO of The Cheeky Panda
• Kavita Cooper (United Kingdom), CEO of Novo-K
• Sabrina Del Prete (United Kingdom), Founder and CEO of Kore Labs
• Olivia Jenkins (United Kingdom), Founder of D. Louise
• Victoria Nicol (United Kingdom), Founder and Managing Director of My Language Connection
• Karen O’Flaherty (United Kingdom), Co-founder of Pip Organic
• Vanita Parti (United Kingdom), Founder and CEO of Blink Brow Bar
• Ruby Raut (United Kingdom), Co-founder and CEO of WUKA Wear
• Caroline Strachan (United Kingdom), CEO of Festive Road
• Jane Wylie-Roberts (United Kingdom), CEO of Stafffinders
• Evelyn Chilomo Kaingu (Zambia), CEO of Lupiya
• Judith Marera (Zimbabwe), CEO of Lanforce Energy
• Tsitsi Muza (Zimbabwe), CEO of Kufara Group

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