For Organisations – Pathway20

In the UAE , if women’s participation were to fully matched men’s, the nation’s GDP can gain a further 16 per cent by 2025, equalling to an overall gain of $101 billion, or $10,985 per person.

There is huge opportunity in gender parity; it is not just a ‘nice’ or ‘right’ thing to do. This is why investors, regulators and boards are pushing to achieve greater gender-balance.

Aurora50 can help your organisation develop a merit-based approach to gender balance, and build greater resilience and sustainable performance.

BOARD APPOINTMENT

A diverse and well-composed board can bring a breadth of experience and thinking that can lead to more robust decision making and a more profitable bottom-line. Aurora50 we can help match your company with suitable candidates from a growing pool of talented board-ready women.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

The Pathway20 initiative is a tremendous resource for organisations interested in curating a talent pipeline of capable and knowledgeable women to assume senior executive leadership and board director roles.

SPONSOR A CANDIDATE

As a forward thinking organisation, you can push the gender-diversity agenda further and help grow the pipeline of competent female board directors by sponsoring a candidate to participate in the Pathway20 development programme.

“ADNOC has an unwavering commitment in supporting females to grow, develop and excel in their careers, which is why we are proud to be an anchor partner of the Pathway20 initiative. We believe that gender diversity in leadership positions contributes to innovative thinking that drives competitive advantage. As we seek to contribute towards our nation’s prosperity, this program will help the UAE build a pipeline of female talent in leadership positions.”

Fatema Al Nuaimi
CEO, ADNOC LNG & CHAIR, ADNOC GENDER BALANCE COMMITTEE

“Achieving gender balance has always played an integral role within UAE society and remains a key priority for the future of our country. At Mubadala, we recognise that women’s equality and empowerment is not only vital for society but is also valuable for our business and the community. Through our ongoing initiatives to advance women in the workplace across the diversified sectors we operate in, we are proud to have strong female leaders throughout our organisation. As a partner of the Pathway20 initiative, we are keen to continue working together to ensure talented women assume leadership roles across the region.”

Homaid Al Shimmari
DEPUTY GROUP CEO, CHIEF CORPORATE & HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER, MUBADALA INVESTMENT COMPANY

“From the early days of the UAE’s establishment, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan set the foundations of female empowerment and equality in the country. Today, FAB is committed to continue that path by promoting diversity across the board, showcasing women’s expertise and accomplishments and building a brighter future for women in the region. Female empowerment is a longstanding pillar of our nation’s vision for economic diversification and development, and together we will pave the way for a new era of female accomplishments in the next 50 years. As a partner of the ‘Pathway20 initiative, it is our duty to nurture and support female talent in their journey to leadership and, as a result, grow stronger together.”

André Sayegh
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FAB

“Abu Dhabi Ports strongly supports the vision of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, as well as the UAE’s National Strategy in nurturing and creating opportunities for ambitious and talented females to attain positions of power within the UAE’s corporate boardrooms.

We are deeply committed to continue championing women as beacons for empowerment. Abu Dhabi Ports takes great pride in participating in “Pathway20”, an initiative that offers an ideal platform to showcase the strong female representation of women in board management across the UAE.”

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamsi
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ABU DHABI PORTS

“As a proud father of four daughters, gender diversity is something that is very close to my heart and I am keen that we continue to work on this important subject at EGA. Approximately 20 per cent of supervisory roles at EGA are held by women including at Executive level. Whilst we are pleased with this progress, we can and must do more in order to maximise the potential of the UAE’s human capital. We want to support further the development of female talent, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics which are so vital for industrial companies. EGA is glad to partner with the Pathway20 Initiative and work together to enhance the role of women in leading UAE companies, ultimately providing girls like my daughters with even more role models to look up to as they build their futures.”

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM