WBC welcomes Esther Aguilera and Lakshmi Eleswarpu as new board members
Women Business Collaborative (WBC) is an alliance of more than 80 women’s business organizations and hundreds of business leaders that aims to achieve equal position, pay, and power for all women in business. WBC recently announced the addition of two new board members, Esther Aguilera and Lakshmi Eleswarpu, who bring a wealth of experience and leadership in corporate management.
Esther Aguilera is a senior advisor to Altura Capital and ALPHA, and a former president and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), a WBC partner organization. She has 30 years of experience in executing strategy, business plans, and leading high-performance teams. She is also working on social impact and angel investing for women.
Lakshmi Eleswarpu is the senior vice president and global chief information officer of Sanofi, a $46 billion global innovative healthcare leader. She is responsible for leading digital and business strategy on a global scale. Prior to joining Sanofi, she was the vice president and chief information officer of Boeing. She has a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Akron, where she graduated magna cum laude.
WBC CEO and Chair express their excitement and pride
WBC CEO Gwen K. Young said, “On behalf of WBC, we are honored to welcome two new board members, Esther Aguilera and Lakshmi Eleswarpu, who bring a wealth of experience in corporate management, and leadership. We are thrilled to stand alongside Esther and Lakshmi, as they continue to pave the way for women.”
WBC Chair Edie Fraser added, “How proud we are to elevate two exceptional leaders to our board as few are more supportive of the drive to impact and change.”
Both Young and Fraser expressed their gratitude to Sanofi for being a corporate sponsor of WBC, and to Aguilera and Eleswarpu for being active champions on the WBC Advisory Council and Companies of Purpose steering committee.
WBC’s action initiatives and insights
WBC has several action initiatives that aim to accelerate change for women in business, such as:
- Women in the C-Suite: This initiative focuses on increasing the number of women in executive positions across all industries.
- Women in Capital & Finance: This initiative aims to increase the access to capital and financial opportunities for women entrepreneurs and investors.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: This initiative works to create a more inclusive and diverse culture in the workplace for all women.
- Women Cyber Governance Collaborative: This initiative promotes the advancement of women in cybersecurity governance roles.
WBC also provides insights on various topics related to women in business, such as:
- The State of Women in Business Report: This report provides data and analysis on the current status of women in business across different sectors and regions.
- The WBC Podcast: This podcast features interviews with influential women leaders who share their stories, challenges, and successes.
- The WBC Blog: This blog offers articles, tips, and resources on topics such as leadership, career development, entrepreneurship, and more.
WBC invites all women and men who are interested in advancing women in business to join their movement by becoming a member or a partner.
