Female leaders in the GCC region optimistic of growth

Female leaders in the GCC region optimistic of growth

GCC Female Leaders are confident about the growth prospects of their countries, sectors and companies even in the face of disruption.

This was the conclusion of KPMG Kuwait, which published the first edition of its flagship publication GCC Female Leaders Outlook 2022.

The report is an insightful compilation of the opinions and outlook of more than 60 female leaders from the GCC region on six areas, namely: (i) Growth; (ii) New Work; (iii) Digitalisation and Cyber; (iv) Innovation and Technology; (v) Purpose and ESG; and (vi) Career and Motivation.

Key threats

The report highlights that they are cognisant of key threats such as talent and technology risks, and are taking swift measures to stay on top of them.

Karen Watts, Partner — Quality and Risk, KPMG in Kuwait said: “Over the years, we have issued three editions of the Global Female Leaders Outlook, with the intention of voicing the perspectives of women leaders on several areas that could impact them as an individual and as part of an organisation. With this report, however, we have tried to deliver something that is more relevant and in line with the GCC Female Leaders’ requirements, considering the same has shot up in recent years.

“I hope our readers will