The finalists were announced at the conference, which this year explored the theme of Inclusive Leadership in the Age of AI, bringing together students, alumni, academics and leaders to examine how emerging technologies can be harnessed to enhance human potential, widen access to opportunity, and ensure diverse voices help shape the future. Pinky Lilani CBE, Women of the Future founder, delivered a keynote address reflecting on her own leadership journey and the importance of kindness, inclusion and community in creating opportunities for future generations.
Impact of the Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre in developing talented future leaders
The Women of the Future Awards recognise exceptional young women making an impact across business, public life, science, arts, culture and sport and for a decade, the Women’s Leadership Centre has a strong track record of supporting award nominees who go on to become finalists and winners. Each year the Centre sponsors nominations from within the Cambridge Judge community, helping to raise the profile of emerging leaders and role models.
Record number of Cambridge Judge community shortlisted
One of the key aims of the Wo+Men's Leadership Centre is to elevate and celebrate women who are shaping the future in their respective fields.
This year, Cambridge Judge has an unprecedented 5 finalists. Executive Director of the Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre, Tracey Horn said: “This recognition reflects the extraordinary talent, ambition and impact of our students and alumni. One of the key aims of the Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre is to elevate and celebrate women who are shaping the future in their respective fields, we are delighted to see 5 members of our community shortlisted across a range of categories and we wish them every success.”
This year’s finalists represent the breadth and diversity of talent across the Cambridge Judge network, with nominations spanning arts and culture, science and sport:
Daniella Decker
Finalist in the Arts and Culture Category
EMBA 2025
Zahra Mansoor
Finalist in the Arts and Culture Category
MBA 2025
Camille VanderMeer
Finalist in the Sport Category
MBA 2025
Naqsh Haque
Finalist in the Arts and Culture Category
MBA 2025
Florence Huynh
Finalist in the Science Category
EMBA 2025
[The finalists'] achievements make us immensely proud and demonstrate the transformative impact of business education on individuals, organisations and society.
Associate Professor Juliana Kozak Rogo, Director of the MBA Programme, said “Choosing our Women of the Future nominees is never an easy job: each year, our MBA and EMBA programmes welcome remarkable women who are founding ventures, leading organisations and bringing innovative ideas to life. They see opportunities others overlook, bridge gaps that matter and inspire those around them. Supported by a collaborative community of students and faculty, and by mentorship through our Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre, these women bring Cambridge Judge’s values to life. Their achievements make us immensely proud and demonstrate the transformative impact of business education on individuals, organisations and society.”
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