Market Disruptor: Women Leaders to Watch, 2024
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Leian Harosky
Leian Harosky is the principal broker and owner of Harosky Homes LLC, with over 20 years of experience in the real estate business, combining both corporate and government sectors. Her journey began as a Marketing Assistant for a small developer, a job that supported her other academic pursuits under a government scholarship program.
Avital Beck
Avital Beck, PhD, MBA, stands at the forefront of innovation as the CEO of Wilk, a publicly traded company in TASE. With a background as a biochemist and former CEO of multiple biomed startups, including MilkStrip, Avital has seamlessly bridged the realms of science and business. Her journey from academia to entrepreneurship reflects her commitment to pushing boundaries and creating meaningful change.
Cindy Watson
Cindy Watson is a seasoned social justice attorney with over 30 years of experience. She has spent her career negotiating high-stakes deals, particularly in the challenging field of union-side labor law, which is a male-dominated niche within a male-dominated industry.
Kimberley Bhagat
Kimberley Bhagat is a passionate advocate for women’s leadership, rising from humble beginnings in a low-income family. With over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, Kimberley has successfully launched several innovative businesses despite facing significant challenges.
Nora Osman
Nora Osman, the CEO of Norvana, is a leader passionate about customer experience. Her journey into the world of technology began unexpectedly. Initially starting in an accounting role, she soon found herself drawn into the tech world during her first job.
Rhonda Vetere
Rhonda Vetere is a self-made businesswoman who takes immense pride in her journey from humble beginnings. From the age of 12, Rhonda has been working and taking on challenging assignments in locations others might shy away from.
Shehara Varia
Shehara Varia is a distinguished Attorney at Law, having served the legal community in Sri Lanka for over 30 years. Currently, she is a Partner at F.J. & G. de Saram, one of the leading commercial law firms in the country.
Velva Dawn Silver
Velva Dawn Silver is renowned as the foremost expert in harnessing the Divine Union of Feminine and Masculine Energies, paving the way for love, success, and profound fulfillment in life. Through her transformative courses, books, and programs, she has touched the lives of countless individuals, guiding them towards deeper relationships, accelerated abundance, and much-needed healing.
Victoria Pelletier
Victoria Pelletier’s career is a testament to early entrepreneurship and transformative leadership. Starting her professional journey at just 11 years old, Victoria took on her first business leadership role by 14. By the age of 20, she had acquired her first business, marking the beginning of her lifelong commitment to building and acquiring companies, while also navigating various corporate executive roles.
