London, United Kingdom – April 2025 – The 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), a prestigious international celebration of female excellence and impact, proudly conferred the African Female Leadership Impact Award on Dr. Fatoumata M’Balou Sanogo, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer of PETROCI Holding, in recognition of her visionary leadership and transformative influence in Africa’s energy sector. Held at the global crossroads of London, the GPW Awards spotlighted the trailblazing achievements of women who are reshaping industries, driving innovation, and championing sustainable development. Dr. Sanogo emerged as one of the most impactful honorees, credited with reshaping Côte d’Ivoire’s oil and gas landscape and amplifying female representation in a traditionally male-dominated sector. With over two decades of experience in petroleum exploration, production, and operations, Dr. Sanogo has served in pivotal roles at some of the world’s foremost energy companies—ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, ENI, Schlumberger, and Halliburton—overseeing strategic operations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – In a compelling tribute to the power of women’s leadership, Her Excellency Mrs. Marjorie Mallikaratchy, Acting High Commissioner of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, delivered a profound goodwill message at the Global Power Women Awards, hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD). Taking the stage among global dignitaries, women leaders, and trailblazers from across sectors and continents, H.E. Mallikaratchy redefined the concept of leadership—not as a title or position, but as impact. “Too often, leadership is equated with positions, titles, or global responsibilities. But true leadership is about impact—about transforming lives and communities in ways both visible and invisible,” she stated. Highlighting Sri Lanka’s rich legacy of powerful women leaders, H.E. Mallikaratchy reflected on the nation’s historical milestones. “As early as the 15th century BCE, Queen Anuradha Devi of the ancient city of…

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – In a stirring moment of global solidarity and commitment to gender equality, His Excellency Ignacio Higueras Hare, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, delivered a powerful goodwill message at the 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization. Addressing an esteemed gathering of global changemakers, diplomats, and transformational female leaders from across continents, Ambassador Higueras Hare emphasized the need to not only celebrate women’s achievements but to reflect deeply on the work that remains in ensuring the economic rights and inclusion of all people. “Celebrate, of course,” he remarked, “but perhaps think about what we can do to improve and guarantee the rights of the economy of our people.” The GPW Awards is a globally recognized platform that honors visionary women who…