Book IWD Speaker: Sandra D’Souza
Sandra D’Souza is the Founder and CEO of Ellect and author of the Amazon No. 1 bestseller From Bias to Equality. An internationally experienced business leader and entrepreneur, she works to increase women’s representation in senior leadership and on boards.
A former CFO, COO and CEO, Sandra brings experience from corporate leadership and from building and selling an international digital marketing agency. Her work combines this business experience with research into gender balance and decades of advocacy for professional women.
Through Ellect, Sandra is working towards a goal of 100,000 women in leadership and board roles by 2030. Its community, leadership programs and mentoring help women build the relationships, preparation and visibility needed for their next move. Ellect also recognises organisations achieving gender-balanced leadership through its Ellect Stars program.
Sandra speaks about the barriers that hold capable women back and the practical steps individuals and organisations can take to improve access to leadership opportunities. Her work includes the PRISM Framework™, which brings together Presence, Relationships, Impact, Skillset and Mindset, and a growing focus on helping women leaders and board directors thrive in the AI era.
Sandra was recognised through Nasdaq’s 2021 Milestone Makers program and named Most Influential CEO 2023 by CEO Monthly. Her advocacy includes leadership roles with Business and Professional Women in Australia and internationally, and the Edna Ryan Award for Mentoring.
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