Nil Ceren Eren, Sr. HR Manager – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, SAS

In 2025, the tech industry must accelerate its efforts to close the gender gap. This requires attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse talent by fostering a flexible, inclusive, and well-being-focused environment where women are empowered to succeed. SAS is committed to prioritising these efforts and creating a more equitable tech industry.

Cleanne Serrao, Field Marketing Lead – Asia Pacific Japan, Europe & Middle East, Securonix

The tech industry must move beyond intent to accelerate action and creating equitable opportunities in closing the gender gap, not just for hiring but for leadership growth, mentorship, and sponsorship of women in tech. Companies must implement bias-free hiring, equal pay policies, and inclusive workplace cultures that empower women to thrive. Investing in STEM education and early-career programs for young women can also build a stronger pipeline for the future. Most importantly, leadership must be accountable for progress, ensuring inclusion are not just checkboxes but embedded in organisation’s business strategy and DNA.

Franziska Huber, PR & Communications Lead for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India, Western Digital 

Companies can actively encourage early interest in STEM professions by participating in school partnerships or sponsoring workshops (e.g., WD All Girls Hackathon). Businesses should also revise their recruitment and promotion strategies by using gender-neutral language, ensuring diverse decision-making panels and applying gender-neutral criteria like skills, effort, responsibilities and working conditions. 

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