“The common good, equity, and happiness are a state of mind.”

Olga Ahumada: A Visionary Leader at the Helm of BPW Latin America

by Paula Viñals

The new Coordinator of BPW Latin America is Olga Ahumada, from  Argentina,

President of BPW Argentina Federation, contemporary society that includes concern for the long-term sustainability of the system.

Mar del Plata, Argentina – Prominent businesswoman and social leader Olga Ahumada takes on a new challenge in her already impressive career by being appointed Latin America Coordinator for Business and Professional Women (BPW) International.

Ahumada, whose career has been marked by a tireless commitment to women's empowerment and business development, is preparing to lead the region toward new horizons of growth and inclusion.

With extensive experience at BPW, Olga Ahumada has been a key figure in promoting the organization's

values at the local and international levels. Her vast career includes leadership roles in

various initiatives that have promoted women's participation in the economic and social spheres. Her strategic vision and management skills have positioned her as one of the most influential voices in the debate on gender equality and corporate sustainability.

As Latin America Coordinator, Ahumada has set

Map Above: *BPW International has 10 Member countries in the Latin America Region: 4 Affiliate Federations and 6 countries with Affiliate Clubs.

herself an ambitious agenda focused on strengthening the BPW network in the region, fostering collaboration between the different national chapters, and developing innovative programs that respond to the specific needs of Latin American businesswomen and professionals. She will lead efforts in the region to strengthen the network and promote the organization's impact, reflecting on history to move forward and forge a great future for the institution, taking into account its needs and highlighting creative work in Latin America that has an impact on the entire world. Olga tells us that her philosophy of life is the development of critical, reflective, and analytical thinking, observing the reality we have, which is what leads her to work for the common good and equity, without forgetting that human happiness is a state of mind.

For Olga, philosophy is the link that fosters dialogue between art, religion, science, technology, and the institution itself, serving as a tool that allows us to conceive of a life.

Among its priorities are promoting female leadership, access to training and financing opportunities, and creating strategic alliances with public and private organizations.

“My commitment is to work tirelessly to make BPW Latin America a platform for opportunities and growth for all women in the region,” said Ahumada. “We firmly believe in the transformative power of women in society and the economy, and we are determined to continue paving the way for their potential to be fully realized.”

Olga Ahumada's leadership is expected to bring renewed dynamism to BPW Latin America, consolidating its role as a leading organization in promoting women's empowerment and creating a more equitable and inclusive future for all.