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Winner of the Women in Leadership 2024 MBA scholarship announced

Lorena Goldsmith WIL winner 1

Offering a nuanced perspective on how AI can both facilitate and complicate women’s pathways to leadership, this year’s winner of the MBA Women in Leadership scholarship is Lorena Goldsmith, Contracts Manager, Research & Enterprise at City, University of London.

A collaboration between Henley Business School, the Financial Times and the 30% Club, the essay competition reflects the shared mission of the three partner institutions to encourage gender balance in leadership teams and practical support for the development of strong female talent.

Dr Melissa Carr, Director of Henley World of Work Institute (EDI), said: “We’re thrilled to announce the winner of the MBA Women in Leadership scholarship. As with previous years, we received a high volume of submissions, all showcasing an excellent standard of analysis and thought. 

The winning essay stood out for its critical thinking, effective use of theory and personal insights. Congratulations to Lorena and we look forward to seeing her thrive at Henley and contribute to shaping a more inclusive future in business.”

Challenging  entrants to think critically about AI, its biases and how it’s going to change the labour market, this year’s essay question was – ‘Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) be a help or a hindrance to women achieving greater representation in leadership?’

Lorena’s winning essay is available to read at the .

Starting in October, Lorena receives a fully funded place on Henley’s Executive MBA Global. She will benefit from being part of Henley’s diverse cohort, with an enhanced programme delivered across Henley’s UK and international campuses that features a global syllabus with immersive overseas study experiences in South Africa and the USA.

Published 24 October 2024
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