- This edition's global winners included Kavitha Krishnan, the Tech Executive Winner from
India; Margo Jordan, the Tech Entrepreneur Winner from
the United States; and Inés
Huertas, the Tech Leader Winner from Spain.
- Global Winners received recognition at Converge, Globant's
signature annual event, and will be showcased on the iconic NYSE
Billboard in Times Square
NEW
YORK, Oct. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company
focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology
solutions, today announced the global winners of Women that
Build Awards 5th Edition.
"This fifth edition of the Women that Build Awards represents
not only a remarkable and ongoing journey that began in 2020 but
also builds upon the rich experiences of the previous four
editions, continuously seeking improved and well-situated
processes," said Patricia
Pomies, Chief Operating Officer at Globant. "At Globant,
we are dedicated to supporting talented women in leadership and
cutting-edge technologies, as well as visionary entrepreneurs
driven by purpose. We are proud to showcase narratives that reflect
the joy and significance of their contributions, all while striving
to foster a fair and inclusive sector for everyone."
Since its launch, the Award has received over 350,000 votes,
with participation from more than 6,500 candidates. It has garnered
support from over 170 organizations and involved more than 270
international judges. After final deliberations, three global
winners have been selected:
Kavitha Krishnan - Tech
Executive Global Winner
Kavitha is a distinguished leader and the Vice President and
Head of the Innovation Center Network at SAP Labs India. With over
25 years of experience in the software industry, she has been a
trailblazer in the tech landscape, known for her visionary
leadership and groundbreaking achievements.
Kavitha's passion lies in addressing market challenges through
innovative technology solutions, which has led to the successful
launch of forward-thinking projects such as the Metaverse and Gen
AI. The global judges recognized her experience and innovative
leadership in pushing the boundaries of what is possible, as well
as her commitment to building high-performance teams and inspiring
other women.
Margo Jordan - Tech
Entrepreneur Global Winner
As the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, Margo Jordan has dedicated her career to
revolutionizing educational technology with a strong emphasis on
mental health and self-esteem development for youth. Her
entrepreneurial journey began following a decade of service in the
military, where she honed essential leadership skills and
cultivated a commitment to social impact.
Her innovative approach includes pioneering a gamified platform
that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to
enhance self-esteem among K-12 students. This initiative has shown
significant improvements in academic performance, a reduction in
youth violence, and better mental health outcomes. It was
recognized by global judges as a dedicated entrepreneur committed
to creating a better generation for the future.
Inés Huertas - Tech Leader Global Winner
Inés is a prominent expert in Big Data and Machine Learning,
currently serving as the Global Head of Data & Artificial
Intelligence at Kairós. Since 2016, she has been the coordinator of
Rladies Madrid, a community dedicated to empowering women
programmers, and has been a part of the NASA Open Data Datanauts
program since 2017.
Inés began her career as a systems engineer before delving into
the lesser-known realm of data. In 2015, she founded her own
startup specializing in Big Data services. In recent years, Inés
has taken on roles as Chief Data Officer in various startups. She
was recognized by the judges for the significant impact she is
making in the realm of Big Data and for her leadership in driving
positive change within her company and around the world.
All global winners were selected by an esteemed panel of judges,
which included both Globant leaders and partners. The panel
featured notable individuals such as Melissa Daimler, Chief
Learning Officer at Udemy; Andrea
Pastrana, Audit Partner & Leader of DEI at KPMG and
Co-Chair of Women Corporate Directors; Cassandra Seier, Head of International Capital
Markets at NYSE; Madeline H.
Serpico, Global Chief Client Experience Officer for
Enterprise Clients at AON; Marcia
Weiser, Head of Partner Sales for LatAm at AWS; Martín
Migoya, Co-founder & CEO of Globant; and Patricia Pomies, Chief Operating Officer at
Globant.
For more information about the global winners and the Awards,
visit www.womenawards.globant.com
About Globant
At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people
love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through
technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI
powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive
to delight their customers.
- We have more than 29,100 employees and are present in 33
countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google,
Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
- We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a
Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC
MarketScape report.
- We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT
brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
- We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and
Stanford.
- We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF)
and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.
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