Susan Elisabeth Venter is the Founder of SM Tekendienste, a South Africa-based architectural drafting and town-planning service helping individuals and businesses bring their building visions to life. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in transforming ideas into compliant, approved plans—bridging creativity with regulation.

Kash Rocheleau is the Founder of Outgrow Accounting & Finance, a U.S.-based advisory firm offering bookkeeping and fractional CFO services to growing businesses. With real-world experience as a former CEO and CFO, she helps entrepreneurs move beyond reactive decisions and build strong financial foundations for sustainable growth.

Brenda Neckvatal is the Founder of Mission Critical Impact, a Virginia-based leadership and crisis management company helping organizations handle the most difficult people challenges within their teams. With over 30 years of experience, she equips leaders with practical tools to confront conflict, manage toxic behavior, and lead with clarity under pressure.

Lauren Wild is the Founder of Ritual Creative Studio, a UK-based branding, web design, and UX studio helping purpose-led organisations communicate clearly and grow sustainably. By combining thoughtful design with environmental responsibility, she is redefining creativity as a force for meaningful impact.

Keeley Newman-Goodall is the Founder of Six Waves Digital, a UK-based marketing consultancy helping small businesses grow through story-driven, people-first digital strategies. By simplifying marketing and focusing on authentic connection, she empowers brands to be seen, heard, and remembered.

Emma Jones is the Founder of Perry Jones Funeral Services, a UK-based, family-led funeral service dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised care. Through empathy, professionalism, and community trust, she is transforming funeral services into deeply meaningful and human experiences.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is Emma Aghayants, Founder of Eak Star Pvt Ltd, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Affordable Luxury Home Furnishings. Based in Mumbai, India, Emma is redefining the home furnishing segment by making luxury living accessible to middle-class families without compromising on quality or design.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is Purva VG (Velapure-Gokhale), Founder of D20 Elements Group, honored as Winner – Women Leader in Interior Design & Brand Experience. Based in Mumbai, India, Purva is transforming how spaces are designed—by blending global design standards with Indian craftsmanship to create environments that tell powerful stories.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is Amruta Siddharth Desai, Director at Kishor Pumps Pvt. Ltd., honored as Winner – Women Leader in Industrial Manufacturing Excellence. Based in Pune, India, Amruta is carrying forward a legacy-driven manufacturing business while transforming it into a future-ready, sustainability-focused engineering enterprise.

Claire McKeown is the Founder of True Potential Hypnotherapy and creator of Mind Mentor Academy, a UK-based transformational platform helping individuals overcome anxiety, trauma, and limiting beliefs. Through subconscious reprogramming and mindset coaching, she empowers people to build lasting confidence and emotional strength.

Tianna Mamalick is the Founder of SMB Marketing, a Canada-based SEO and lead generation agency helping small businesses grow through a powerful combination of organic search and paid advertising. With over a decade of experience, she is redefining how businesses generate consistent, scalable leads online.

Renay Gramberg is the Founder of R.G. Hypnotherapy, a Melbourne-based clinical practice helping individuals overcome anxiety, trauma, and behavioural challenges through neuroscience-informed hypnotherapy. By working at the subconscious level, she enables deep, lasting transformation rather than temporary relief.

Julie Corney is the Co-President of Pixim Solutions Inc., a Canada-based print brokerage firm helping organizations streamline communication, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. By transforming print from a transactional service into a strategic advisory function, she is redefining the role of print in modern business.

Sheila FitzPatrick is the Founder of FitzPatrick & Associates, a global data privacy and protection consulting firm. With over four decades of experience across 160+ countries, she is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts helping organizations navigate complex data laws, cybersecurity risks, and emerging technologies like AI.

Danielle Moran is the Founder of Trade Heroes, an Australia-based tradie directory and marketing platform helping skilled tradespeople grow sustainable, profitable businesses. By combining national visibility with tailored marketing solutions, she is redefining how tradies connect, compete, and succeed.

Jessica Adanich is the Founder of Sharkapalooza, a Florida-based nonprofit festival that blends art, education, and community to inspire ocean conservation. Through creative storytelling and immersive experiences, she is changing how people see sharks—from fear to fascination.

Tanya Hilts is the Founder of Cloud Business Services Inc., a Canada-based accounting and advisory firm helping entrepreneurs move from financial confusion to clarity. Through bookkeeping, cashflow coaching, and education, she empowers business owners to understand their numbers—and lead with confidence.

Dr. Kimberly Hubenette is the founder of Synergy Dental Group, a California-based dental wellness center redefining dentistry through a whole-body approach. Blending advanced technology with personalized care, she helps patients not just improve their smiles—but transform their confidence, health, and lives.

Anna Kovalova is the Co-Founder of Anbosoft, a California-based quality engineering company helping global teams ship reliable software with clarity and confidence. Through AI-powered QA audits and end-to-end testing solutions, she is transforming software quality from a reactive task into a strategic business advantage.

Among this year’s distinguished winners is Ridhi Arora, Founder of DSPL (Defox Supplies Pvt Ltd), honored as Winner – Women Leader in Integrated Architecture & Project Execution. Based in New Delhi, India, Ridhi is redefining how architecture and construction projects are delivered—by seamlessly integrating design, technical expertise, and execution into one unified system.