Initiative Women into Leadership — IWiL

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Evgeniya Ettinger! 🎉 We are excited to celebrate this amazing milestone: On December 1st, Evgeniya, a member of our Mentee Class of 2021, will take on her new role as Managing Director at Accenture, where she will focus on Data & AI for the EMEA region! 🚀 Evgenia’s journey showcases her commitment, expertise, and passion for innovation. From being a mentee to becoming a mentor, her growth has been truly inspiring, and we are thrilled to announce that she will return as a mentor in 2025 to guide and empower the next generation of leaders. This new position is not only a personal achievement for her but also a significant step in shaping the future of data and artificial intelligence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Evgenia, we are incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to witness the amazing impact you’ll have in this exciting new chapter. Here’s to your ongoing success and leadership! 🌟 #NewBeginnings #ManagingDirector #DataAndAI #EMEA #MentorshipJourney #Accenture #Leadership Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy

#ComingTogether Our Mentors Daniela Muendler and Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès von Hattburg and our mentee Anke Heppner sharing inspiring insights into their career. 🚀

What an inspiring start to our day at the LeadershipNext Academy and Initiative Women into Leadership — IWiL Year End Special 🚀

📢 Meet Our Tandem: Christina Sontheim-Leven & Dr. Evgenia Peiffer At IWiL, our cross-mentoring program empowers women to elevate one another through shared insights and mentorship. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce an inspiring tandem from this year’s class: Our mentor Christina Sontheim-Leven, an expert in leadership, HR, and compliance with a passion for entrepreneurship and digital transformation, and our mentee Dr. Evgenia Peiffer, Counsel at CMS Hasche Sigle, have developed a powerful and transformative partnership. 💬 Christina Sontheim-Leven & Dr. Evgenia Peiffer: "Our tandem is an invaluable opportunity to uplift and inspire one another on multiple levels: as dedicated legal professionals, caring mothers and partners, and aspiring leaders. We harness the unique perspectives women bring to leadership, share knowledge, celebrate successes, and learn from each other’s experiences to grow both personally and professionally. Together, we’ve explored topics such as strategic career design, time management, building an authentic personal brand, and unlocking the transformative potential of AI. We look forward to continuing this journey within and beyond the IWiL community!" Join us in celebrating Christina and Evgenia's incredible journey and the powerful growth enabled by our mentoring program! 🚀 #initiativewomenintoleadership #crossmentoring #mentorship #femaleleadership #empowerment #digitaltransformation #legalleadership #meetourtandem She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers

Meet Our New Mentor: Silke Fuchs 🌟 We are delighted to introduce Silke Fuchs as the newest mentor at IWiL! With her extensive experience and dedication to advancing female talents in leadership roles, Silke brings a profound commitment to fostering success for talented women. During her time as a board member at HDI, she actively supported various mentoring programs, empowering highly educated, capable women to pave their own way in management. Now, as a Consultant, Coach, and Supervisory Board Member of neue leben gesellschaften, she continues her mission of driving workplace transformation through mentorship. 💬 “Supporting and promoting women in management positions is a matter close to my heart. In the many mentoring programs that I have supported during my active time as a board member at HDI, I have always tried to encourage the mostly excellently educated and intelligent young women to find their way. This remains my passion, in the hope that the world of work will change bit by bit and that mixed teams will be seen as a success factor by all sides.” With IWiL, Silke aims to inspire and guide our next generation of female leaders, contributing to a future where mixed teams are embraced as essential to success. Welcome to the IWiL family, Silke! #iwil #initiativewomenintoleadership #crossmentoring #mentoring #WomenInLeadership #IWiLMentorship #DiversityMatters Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy  

📢 Meet Our Tandem: Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen & Eva Kaufmann At IWiL, we celebrate the unique synergies that cross-mentoring brings to life. Today, we’re excited to spotlight an inspiring tandem from this year’s Initiative Women into Leadership program! Our mentor Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen, Partner at CMS Hasche Sigle, and our mentee Eva Kaufmann, Head of Product Management ICE and InterCity at DB Fernverkehr AG, may come from distinct professional worlds—Eva in the mobility and transportation industry and Gerlind in the legal and consulting field—but it is precisely this diversity that strengthens their partnership. 💬 Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen & Eva Kaufmann: “Though we come from different backgrounds, our diverse experiences have become a powerful asset in our mentoring relationship. Gerlind’s strategic insights have helped Eva reframe her approach to career and leadership development, encouraging her to question established methods and discover new paths for growth. We’re both deeply grateful to IWiL for creating this empowering platform that allows women to uplift each other.” Join us in celebrating Gerlind and Eva’s transformative journey and the remarkable impact of their shared learning experience! 🚀 #initiativewomenintoleadership #crossmentoring #mentorship #femaleleadership #empowerment #careerdevelopment #meetourtandem She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers

Meet Our New Members✨ On tuesday, we had the pleasure of officially welcoming our new member companies, MediaMarktSaturn, Vahle, and DuMont, at our first Meet Our New Members event! 🥂🎉 In an inspiring exchange, the three companies introduced themselves and shared their motivations for joining IWiL, highlighting their commitment to advancing women in leadership and promoting equal opportunities in the business world. During the breakout sessions, participants had the chance to connect directly, establish valuable contacts, and learn more about the strategic diversity and dedication of our new partners. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a warm welcome to our new members—here's to a successful journey together! 🚀💼 #IWiLCommunity #EqualOpportunities #WomenInLeadership #Diversity #MeetOurNewMembers #Welcome MediaMarktSaturn VAHLE Group DuMont Group Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy

Congratulations to our mentor, Sandra Douqué, on joining zeb consulting’s Management Team! 🌟 Sandra is stepping into a key leadership role within zeb’s highest executive body, bringing her extensive expertise and a fresh, client-centered perspective. With this expansion, zeb’s Management Team will now cover an even broader range of competencies, reflecting zeb’s growth and ambitions for the future. We’re proud to see Sandra, a dedicated mentor at #IWiL, empowering others and leading by example in this exciting new chapter! 🚀 Here’s to many successful achievements ahead! #iwil #initiativewomenintoleadership #crossmentoring #mentoring #newposition #career #femaleleadership #leadership She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Nicole Riggers Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus

📅 Save the Date: #LNAYearEndSpecial on November 28th, 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm! - Special Afternoon Pass for the LNA Year-End Special! ✨ Join us for an inspiring afternoon packed with unique experiences: Infusion Sessions with Inspiring Leaders from the Initiative Women into Leadership — IWiL Community: 🟢Daniela Muendler – Founder of samplistick and one of the “Top 10 Female Business Influencers.” 🟢Prof. Dr. Anabel Ternès – Futurist and sustainability activist, sharing her vision of innovation and environmental consciousness. 🟢Anke Heppner – Leadership icon in the beauty industry, known for her work in agile management and sustainable solutions at Douglas. An added bonus: 🟢Exclusive Book Launch with Uta Raasch: The renowned fashion designer shares 40 years of fashion history, her journey as an entrepreneur, mother, and wife—a must-hear for anyone seeking courage and inspiration! Our Highlight: 🟢Event at Douglas House of Beauty: Cap off the day at the iconic Königsallee with a sparkling wine reception, goodies, and an exclusive 20% discount on all products! A stylish way to wrap up the year! Price: External Guests: 149 € (incl. VAT) IWiL Members: 99 € (incl. VAT) 🎟 Limited spots available! Register now at program@leadershipnext.de Let’s end the year with style & inspiration! 🎉 #lnayearend #leadership #femaleleadership #leadershipnext #leadershipnextacademy #lna #mentoring #business #infusion She4Her Leadership Consulting LeadershipNext Academy Sabine Hansen Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers

📢 Meet Our Tandem: Annette Wille & Silke Rohm At IWiL, our cross-mentoring program aims to bridge industry experience with new perspectives, fostering dynamic partnerships. We are thrilled to introduce another tandem from this year’s mentee class: Our mentor Annette Wille, Vice President Divisional Representative Separation and Flow Components DACH EE / NCE at GEA Group, and our mentee Silke Rohm, Director Digital Transformation at Schneider Electric, have shared strong synergy from day one! 💬 Annette Wille & Silke Rohm: “We’re both immersed in similar industrial landscapes, which helped us quickly find a common understanding and mutual respect. Our regular discussions often cover topics like stakeholder management, but we keep things flexible to address emerging challenges. This exchange has been mutually enriching, helping us navigate and grow through similar industry challenges.” Silke: “From the start, we aligned on creating a trustful and open environment, which made me feel truly at ease. Annette quickly became a trusted advisor, someone whose insights I rely on when navigating career decisions, balancing work-life, and shaping my career path.” Join us in celebrating Annette and Silke’s journey and the impactful growth fostered by our mentoring program! 🚀 #initiativewomenintoleadership #crossmentoring #mentorship #femaleleadership #femalempowerment #industrialleadership #meetourtandem LeadershipNext Academy She4Her Leadership Consulting Sabine Hansen Dr. Natalie Daghles Dr. Werner Grünewald Dr. Maike Albers-Malkus Nicole Riggers