Globe Business empowers women to lead the tech revolution

While gender equality is advancing, true leadership diversity across genders remains a work in progress.

According to the Boston Consulting Group and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority, women hold only 23% of senior roles and just 8% of technical leadership positions in the tech and telecommunications industries in Southeast Asia. These numbers represent a promising start toward lasting change, but they also underscore the need for continued action.

When women lead, innovation follows

What if more women were in charge at work? What would that be like?

During She Inspires: A Purposeful Celebration of Women event, Globe Business Head KD Dizon posed this very question, challenging the industry to break the mold and redefine leadership through inclusion. Speaking to a room of industry peers, changemakers, and future leaders, Dizon shared how Globe Business is building a culture where women are not just part of the workforce but at the forefront of innovation.

“At Globe, women make up 44% of the workforce, exceeding the national average of 32. But representation alone is not the end goal,” said Dizon. “True progress isn’t just about increasing numbers. It’s about creating an environment where every woman feels empowered, valued, and ready to lead.”

Dizon also highlighted ways Globe Business is working to build this kind of workplace. This includes actively supporting diverse hiring practices, building safe spaces for collaboration, and offering mentorship opportunities that enable women to thrive. These efforts go beyond internal policy; they form the foundation upon which the company operates and evolves.

She also paid tribute to several women at Globe Business who exemplify inclusive leadership. Whether shaping customer journeys, reimagining experience design, or leading strategic product innovation, these women are living proof that when companies invest in inclusion, they unlock excellence.

“Innovation goes beyond adopting new technologies. It’s about transforming how we work, who is empowered to lead, and which perspectives are included,” Dizon explained. 

“It is not only about driving change within our roles but also about creating opportunities for others to lead and innovate, ensuring a more inclusive future for all.”

Following International Women’s Month, April’s commemoration of International Girls in ICT Day reinforces the importance of empowering women in key sectors. These connected observances serve as strong reminders that supporting women in the workplace today is key to unlocking the potential of tomorrow's girls in tech. 

Leadership, as emphasized, is not an individual journey, but a shared responsibility that drives industry transformation and inclusion.

“When we lift each other, we pay it forward,” Dizon said in closing. “We create a cycle where empowered women empower more women.”

Choosing the courage to transform isn’t just about technology. It’s about rewriting the rules of leadership. With events like She Inspires, Globe Business is pushing the industry to break free from outdated norms and embrace diversity as a driver of excellence. It takes courage to question the status quo, and even more to change it. But that’s precisely what transformation demands.

She Inspires is not just an event for Globe Business—it was a bold declaration of intent. A vision for a future where leadership is defined not by title or tenure, but by the lasting impact it creates. With leaders like Dizon steering the way, the future of women in tech is no longer a vision—it’s an undeniable reality in motion.

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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by Globe Business.