French finance minister Christine Lagarde to address leading businesswomen at Women in Leadership Forum in the UAE capital
Christine Lagarde, the French Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment will speak at the second annual Women in Leadership (WIL) Forum organised by naseba, due to take place on November 23rd - 24th 2010 at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Lagarde, born in Paris on January 1st 1956, has had an extraordinary career, graduating from law school then obtaining a masters degree from the Institut d'Etudes Politiques d'Aix-en-Provence. She then gained an internship at the United States Capitol as William Cohen's congressional assistant. Now Lagarde is France's Minister of Economic Affairs and is the first woman to be appointed in such a capacity in a G8 economy.
In 2008 Lagarde was ranked the 30th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine and made history by becoming the first female chairman of the international law firm Baker & McKenzie. The Financial Times also ranked her the best minister of Finance in the Eurozone in November 2009. Lagarde, a role model for every young budding female politician, she will also debate what the future holds for the next generation of businesswomen.
Lagarde will address leading businesswomen at the forum via video link drawing on her own considerable experience from an idealistic student to one of the most prominent female political figures on the world stage today.
Other high profile speakers to address delegates at the forum include Fatima Al Jaber, COO, Al Jaber Group, who is an accomplished engineer with significant expertise in the management of international businesses in a variety of industrial sectors. In 2007, Al Jaber was voted by Forbes Arabia as the seventh most influential woman in the Arab world and as one of the most influential business women in the region for the year 2008.
Also speaking at this year's forum is Salma Ali Saif Bin Hareb, who became the first woman in the MENA region to be appointed head of a free trade zone when she took over operations of Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority in June 2005. In September of the same year, as CEO of Economic Zones World, Salma's responsibilities widened to cover global operations currently spanning 13 countries and include TechnoPark, Dubai Auto Zone and now Gazeley, a global developer of sustainable logistics space.
"These women are possibly the first Arab role models for young Arab women throughout the Middle East. All of our speakers and panellists have excelled in their respective fields and are highly regarded in the Arab business world. WIL is a platform for young business professionals to listen, recognise and engage with true leaders, drawing inspiration from their experiences," said Sophie Le Ray, CEO, naseba.
Organiser of WIL, naseba produces, promotes and hosts business summits, professional training courses and business exhibitions targeting executive level attendees across multiple vertical industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking and creating a 'deal-flow' platform for all participating organisations.
For more information about WIL, please log on to www.wilforum.com
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About naseba
naseba produces, promotes and hosts business summits, professional training courses and business exhibitions targeting executive level attendees across multiple vertical industries. Each event is focused on re-education, networking and creating a 'deal-flow' platform for all participating organisations. Whether the 'deal' is raising capital, vendor sales contracts or sourcing a strategic partner, naseba provides clients with an unprecedented, high-ROI environment for conducting business. An in-house team of experts conduct extensive research in conjunction with recognised thought leaders to ensure that all events are relevant, timely and at the forefront of market and industry trends.
naseba works in partnership with leading media, industry and local authorities such as International Data Corporation (IDC), International Business Consultancy Group (IBCG), Saudi Trading and Resources Co. Ltd. (STAR Group Holdings), ICLIF Leadership & Governance Centre, CNBC Arabia, Zawya, Council of Saudi Chambers, Principality of Monaco, Singapore Tourism Board, Abu Dhabi Health Authority, Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Economy - UAE, Ministry of Environment and Water - UAE, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, the Government of Dubai and many others.
Since its inception in France in 2002, naseba has organised over 350 events and played host to 52,000 executive delegates globally. Operating from four strategically located offices, naseba has on-the-ground presence in Bangalore, Cairo, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Monaco, Riyadh and Singapore.
At naseba, we make it happen.
For more information on naseba, please visit www.naseba.com.
About WIL
naseba's Women in Leadership (WIL) is a business networking and experiential knowledge-sharing platform for successful businesswomen. WIL supports women development and enhancement of their role in society and workplace. Featuring exclusive and high profile forums, WIL engages women leaders representing diverse industries through key-note speeches, interactive discussions, networking sessions, educational workshops and recognise their achievements through award ceremonies.
WIL works in partnership with leading media, associations and government authorities including: Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council, Dubai Businesswomen Council, Sharjah Businesswomen Council, Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, CNBC Arabic, Khaleej Times, CNN International, Bloomberg, International Herald Tribune, Confederation of Indian Industry, The Wall Street Journal, Ras AlKhaimah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Grant Thornton, and French Business Group among others.
Upcoming WIL forums include:
WIL Forum
In partnership with Abu Dhabi Businesswomen Council
November 23rd - 24th 2010
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
www.wilforum.com
Kingdom WIL Forum
Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Lolowah AlFaisal
December 7th - 8th 2010
Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
www.wilforumksa.com
WIL Forum Asia
Under the patronage of Her Excellency Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, Wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia
February 22nd - 23rd 2011
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia
www.wilforumasia.com
WIL Forum India
May 2011
Mumbai - India
www.wilforumindia.com
Media contact
Nathalie Viselé
Shamal Marketing Communications
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 365 2711
Cell: +9715 0457 6525
E-mail: nathalie@smc-pr.com
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