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Cohesity brings on new Systems Engineering Leader for APJ
Jobs

Cohesity brings on new Systems Engineering Leader for APJ

Cohesity appoints Brett Chase as Systems Engineering Leader for Asia-Pacific & Japan, to solve customers' data security and management challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
Searchspring appoints Alex Kombos as new CEO
Software-as-a-Service

Searchspring appoints Alex Kombos as new CEO

Searchspring, a global leader in eCommerce personalization, has hired Alex Kombos as the new CEO to lead the company's next stage of growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Tricentis appoints David Cronk as SVP for EMEA
Health Technologies

Tricentis appoints David Cronk as SVP for EMEA

Tricentis appoints David Cronk as Senior VP of Sales for EMEA to drive further expansion in the region for the global software testing leader.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023
Senior leadership and data powerful drivers for DEI initiatives - report
Human Capital Management

Senior leadership and data powerful drivers for DEI initiatives - report

Workday study reveals lack of strategic approach to diversity in Asia Pacific and Japan, with clear opportunities for Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Paving the way for the next generation of female leaders
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Paving the way for the next generation of female leaders

The power of representation in STEM can't be overlooked. Small acts of inclusivity have a lasting impact. Let's foster a more diverse future. #WomenInSTEM.

By Katrina Troughton • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women
Leadership

IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.

By Jean Aw • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Leading a Web3 Startup Through Uncertainty
AR, VR & Metaverse

IWD 2023: Leading a Web3 Startup Through Uncertainty

Female leaders from New Zealand, Scotland, and YouTube step down, urging us to examine the cultural origins of their resignations.

By Naomi Lackaff • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Finding your leadership identity means defeating comparison culture
Leadership

IWD 2023: Finding your leadership identity means defeating comparison culture

I shifted my focus to honing my unique qualities and skills to become a manager, leader, and founder of a company in a way that comes authentically to me.

By Phoebe Netto • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Local Lessons About Driving Global Success
Recruitment

IWD 2023: Local Lessons About Driving Global Success

Working from home can present challenges, but remote leadership can still be successful with effective communication, connection, and culture.

By Kate Massey • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Embracing equity starts with backing yourself
Support

IWD 2023: Embracing equity starts with backing yourself

Have the confidence to step up and you'll inspire other women to do likewise, writes Jamf's Senior Manager Customer Success APAC, Melissa Antoine.

By Melissa Antoine • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity
Leadership

IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

By Aussie Merciadez • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Culture Matters - How to Cultivate Elite, Highly Effective Teams
Software Development

IWD 2023: Culture Matters - How to Cultivate Elite, Highly Effective Teams

I've been a manager for more than 15 years, and during that time, I've learned not only from others' mistakes and best practices but from my own.

By Neta Gur-Ari Krakover • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Building the skills and mindset you need for a lasting career
Leadership

IWD 2023: Building the skills and mindset you need for a lasting career

Sarah Danzl, VP of Communications and Customer Advocacy at Degreed, discusses how to build a lasting career this International Women's Day. .

By Sarah Danzl • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose
IT Industry

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose

As a female technologist from way back, here are pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I first entered the field and my guidance to the next generation.

By Charlotte Ward • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why women leaders are vital for innovation and diversity
Leadership

IWD 2023: Why women leaders are vital for innovation and diversity

Tech industry still dominated by men- only 19% of UK tech workers are female. Urgent need to promote gender equality on #InternationalWomensDay.

By Yvonne Bernard • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation
AMD

IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation

Being in a progressive democracy like New Zealand provides an invaluable perspective: generally, women aren't disadvantaged in the workplace.

By Luele Driescher • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023