February 13 – Sports integrity group SIGA has launched its SIGAWomen Council, dedicated to promoting gender equity and female leadership in sport.
A key initiative within the SIGAWomen Programme, dedicated to promoting gender equity and female leadership in sport, the council will act as a high-level consultative internal organ designed to promote Good Governance in Sport.
Focus will be on advancing gender equity and promoting female leadership within the decision-making structures of sports governing bodies and other key stakeholders.
SIGA said it has been created with the following objectives:
- To contribute to the realization of SIGA’s mission and vision;
- To provide strategic guidance and advice on emerging trends and projects within the field of sport integrity;
- To act as an ambassador for best practices in governance and inclusion in Sport.
The council will be chaired by Katie Simmonds, Global Chief Commercial Officer, SIGA.
Amanda Vandervort, president, USL Super League, USA, said: “I’m always delighted to walk into a boardroom with other women! And I’m proud to be part of the SIGAWomen Council, working to bridge the gender gap in sports boardrooms globally. Diverse thought leadership creates opportunity for fresh ideas, effective communication, and more successful business outcomes.”
The SIGAWomen Council is comprised of professionals and leaders, representing all continents:
Chair
- Katie Simmonds – Global Chief Commercial Officer, SIGA; Chair, SIGAWomen Council(UK)
Members
- Amanda Vandervort – President, USL Super League / SIGAWomen Global Mentor (USA)
- Athena Constantinou – Director, The Sports Financial Literacy Academy / SIGAWomen Global Mentor (Cyprus)
- Audrey Mothupi-Palmstierna – CEO, SystemicLogic Group (South Africa)
- Cecilia Perez Rivas – Former Justice Minister, Paraguay; Member, Permanent Mission of the Paraguayan Republic, OEA (Paraguay)
- Chantal Pillet – Director, Kroll Associates (Brazil)
- Jennifer Ziemer – Director of Global Sponsorships, Mastercard / SIGAWomen Global Mentor (USA)
- Jessica Smith – Paralympian / SIGA Global Mentor (Australia)
- Priti Srivastava – Founder, DayaRani Welness; Senior Vice President, Reliance Industries Limited (India)
- Renee Montgomery – Co-Owner and Vice-President, Atlanta Dream, WNBA (USA)
- Viktoria Slavkova – Member, SIGA EUROPE Advisory Board (Bulgaria)
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