Become a Member of Women on Boards Adria Through Individual Membership

We proudly announce our partnership with Gender Equality Alliance, an initiative of the e-Commerce Association of North Macedonia, advocating for non-discrimination, equal rights, and opportunities for all.

We had the pleasure to kick off our training sessions with an insightful afternoon g with Vedran Peršić, a corporate communication expert with over 20 years of experience spanning various industries.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Jelena Galić, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of AIK Bank, who shared valuable lessons from her 30 years of experience in the banking industry.

Jelena Galić is no stranger to being the only woman in the room. With her extensive experience and knowledge, she is passionate about empowering other women to take on leadership roles. This makes her the perfect first guest for our “In Conversation With…” series of webinars, exclusively available to our Women on Boards members.

One year ago, at the ESG Adria Summit, Women on Boards Adria (WOBA) was born, marking the beginning of its regional journey to promote gender equality, remove barriers to boardrooms for women, and support their career path to senior management positions in the Adria region.

Our partnership network continues to grow, and we are thrilled to announce the latest addition – ProCredit Bank in North Macedonia. ProCredit Bank has joined our mission as a Corporate Founding Partner, expanding our network and commitment to driving women’s empowerment in the Adria region.

The European Union has made strides in gender equality through legislation, gender mainstreaming, and specific measures, in order to address issues of women being over-represented in lower-paid sectors and under-represented in leadership roles.

The ‘Women On Boards’ Directive concerning gender balance on corporate boards, while specific to EU member states, holds relevance for the Adria region as well.

Kristen Anderson, CEO of EWOB, on why gender equality in decision-making is a business imperative, and the future plans and work of the European Women on Boards in the European Union and Adria region.

At Women on Boards Adria (WOBA), we believe that talent, ambition and potential are equitably distributed among all genders. Our region continues to grapple with gender disparities in the business sphere and the missed opportunities for growth and progress that represents. In a world still predominantly influenced by male culture, the gender pay gap and the underrepresentation of women in decision-making roles still persists.