Women in Leadership@MBS

“There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women and girls." (Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan)

The goal of the MBS initiative Women in Leadership is to connect and support (future) women leaders at MBS within a strong network of students, faculty, professional staff, alumni and supporting companies and organisations. With this aim, we build a strong and authentic community, which wants to work for a more equitable and gender-mindful business world and is passionate about creating a diverse and open workforce.

The Initiative

Connect and Support

We build a network

that is open to authentic exchange, inspiration and advice so that MBS females can learn and benefit from each other
that connects MBS future female leaders with inspiring personalities from business, university and society
that accompanies and advances everyone through their personal career steps.

Develop and Grow

We offer events where MBS future female leaders

are enabled to reflect, expand and develop their personal strengths and potential
are able to develop and strengthen their leadership competencies and career opportunities
show, how to succeed through educational, professional and social activities
reflect different development opportunities through inspiring role models.

Strive to change

We are convinced that our MBS future female leaders develop food for thought and implement activities that

challenge the gender status quo
create solutions for the diversity challenges of the future
realize a more equitable and gender-mindful business world and
become future female thought leaders.
make an impact in the world

Our Activities

Networking Events

Workshops

Female Breakfasts

Panel Discussions

Female MBS Scholarships

Female Leadership Studies

Female MBS Scholarship at Wellesley College

Study Beyond Borders: International Female Leaders & their Way to the Top

What others say about MBS Women in Leadership

Anna Kopp

CSE Director Germany, Microsoft. My advice to everyone in the MBS Women in Leadership Initiative: Be nice to your fellow men, no matter what position they hold.

Everyone prefers to work with nice and friendly people. Network with many different people and show initiative. Show passion. If something is really important to you, be persistent, it will pay off. And: I will be back; I like the international spirit here at Munich Business School.

Frederike Probert

Founder & CEO of the Mission Female career network. Women in leadership positions need strong business relationships and sparring partners for a binding and personal exchange at eye level.

I think it's great to see how women at Mission Female and Women in Leadership@MBS strengthen each other and advance professionally. Instead of individual struggle, the motto can only be: #strongertogether

Vanessa Brandl

Student Bachelor International Business. Through networking events and lectures as part of the 'Women in Leadership' series, I got to know interesting female personalities and role models.

I also learned a lot about my own behaviour as a woman and my future role as a female leader.

Tebogo Refentse Mazibuko

Student MBA General Management. As MBA student, it is particularly important for me to exchange views with others on topics relating to women in management positions.

This way I get to know other perspectives that I can bring to my professional life. The MBS Women in Leadership Initiative is a wonderful opportunity for this.

Katarzyna Seidl

Revenue Acceleration Lead - Large Publisher Solutions, DACH, #IamRemarkable Site Lead, ex Diversity Ambassador. It is crucial that women are able to present their achievements in the workplace and beyond with confidence.

To be aware of this again and again and to practice this is an important point both in our Google ‘Iamremarkable’ workshops and at the MBS Women in Leadership, which is why I am happy to support the female students at MBS here.

Prof. Dr. Stefan Baldi

Dean of Munich Business School. The MBS Women in Leadership activities clearly show that diversity is a particularly important topic at Munich Business School.

It reflects our values ‘innovative’ and ‘responsible’ in a special way and underscores the fact that we pursue a holistic approach in our education.

Nina Albert

Partner bei PINOVA Capital, MBS Alumna. Diverse teams make a real difference.

They are proven to be more innovative and successful. Therefore, as MBS Almuna I am happy to support all MBS activities so that we all come closer to the goal of more diversity and more women in leadership positions.

Hubert Barth

Chairman of the Management Board of EY Deutschland. At EY we have put diversity at the top of the agenda.

Diversity not only in terms of people from different nations, but also in terms of gender. We work daily to make diversity a success - and we are convinced that the MBS initiative 'Women in Leadership' also contributes significantly to more diversity.