Publicis West Africa is leading the charge for empowering women in the corporate world

Publicis West Africa is promoting women’s leadership in the corporate sphere, and the recent Leading Women Forum 2024 has sent a powerful message to women to step up and pursue leadership positions.

The Forum, with the theme ‘Inspiring Women Leaders in the Workplace,’ discussed specific challenges such as gender bias, work-life balance, and lack of representation in boardrooms.

The panel discussion highlighted the benefits of seeking the right mentorship, diversity initiatives, creating a work environment for women to thrive, and the growing recognition of women’s contributions in the corporate world.

The Forum served as a platform to celebrate, inspire, and uplift working women across all levels of the corporate hierarchy. Ms. Koo Govender, CEO of Publicis Groupe, Africa, shared her remarkable journey, emphasizing the importance of building confidence, having a robust support system, seeking the right mentorships, and adequate preparation in pursuit of leadership roles.

Her career trajectory, which includes starting as a production assistant and becoming the first female CEO in two companies and now Publicis Groupe Africa, is a testament to women’s leadership potential.

The event panel discussion featured distinguished leading ladies from diverse sectors, including tech, media, finance, and human rights.

Vivian Kai Lokko, Head of News at Citi FM/TV, addressed women’s challenges in the corporate world, particularly after giving birth.

The Leading Woman Forum was Publicis West Africa’s maiden event, facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry France, Ghana, with support from the Executive Women Network and Alliance for Women in Media Africa. This collective effort catalyzed change, inspiring women to break barriers and take on leadership roles in the corporate world.