Women Go Boards
Women on boards are needed to bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and enhance sustainability.
Women Go Boards event provides a unique opportunity for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of one of the most crucial processes in companies: "How Boards of Directors select the right CEO". The event includes a panel discussion with expert insights on securing board roles and the key qualities Boards prioritize when choosing a CEO.
Following the panel, participants will engage in an interactive case study simulating the CEO selection process and showcasing the decision-making mechanisms.
Event offers an excellent platform for aspiring board members and current leaders to enhance their leadership skills, gain valuable insights, and connect with top business leaders.
🗓️ 4th June 2025 | 14:30 - 16:30
For whom: Women & Men AlliesWomen who aspire to top management positions; board members willing to choose the best leaders and CEOs.
Agenda
Introduction
Kasia Piasecki - Entrepreneur & Investor, Venture Connections, European Women In VC, ENNBOW
Małgorzata Żelazko - Director of IR and FP&A at Wirtualna Polska Holding, 30% Club Poland Steering Committee member
Ewa Kubin - Country Lead European Women on Boards
1.Panel discussion “Key tips how to land board positions”
Milena Olszewska-Miszuris - CEO WM Advisory, Co-Chair 30% Club Poland
Olga Surugiu - CEO of Orange Moldova
Przemysław Aleksander Schmidt - Independent Board Member, The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors
Robert T. Nowakowski - Partner leading at Spencer Stuart Warsaw office
Klaudia Gorczyca - Entrepreneur, Board Advisor, TEDx Speaker
Patricia Gestoso - Technologist, corporate advisor, EWOB member
Aniela Hejnowska - Independent Board Member at Benefit Systems
2. Case study: “How to choose the perfect CEO” - created by Ewa Kubín, Country Lead European Women on Boards, offering a sneak-peak into mechanisms of power. Workshop in groups of 10, co-led by selected panelists and members of The Association of Independent Non-Executive Directors, including: Małgorzata Awdziejczyk, Katarzyna Kosel, Ewa Drozd, Mirosław Janik
Perspektywy Education Foundation is proud to once again join forces with 30% Club Poland and European Women on Boards (EWOB) in driving this impactful initiative forward and to advance women's leadership, promote boardroom diversity, and empower the next generation of female talent in tech and business.