Recognizing Visionary Women: Globant announces the North America Winners of Women that Build Awards 5th Edition

• The regional winners of the fifth edition of the Women that Build Awards are Jinane Abounadi, Tech Executive; Margo Jordan, Tech Entrepreneur; and Evgeniya Malina, Tech Leader. 
• Regional winners will be awarded Udemy scholarships and CoachHub licenses to access courses in technology, business, leadership, and wellness, along with trophies for recognition and a round-trip to Converge, Globant's technology signature event.
  
   

NEW YORK – September 13, 2024 — Globant (NYSE: GLOB), a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions, today announced the North America winners of Women that Build Awards 5th Edition. 

• Jinane Abounadi, winner in the Tech Executive category, is the Executive Director of the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program, which she has built into a leading student entrepreneurship program that funds 500+ student ideas per year and supports 1,000+ aspiring entrepreneurs per year.
• Margo Jordan, winner in the Tech Entrepreneur category, is the Founder and CEO of Enrichly, in which she has dedicated her career to transforming educational technology by prioritizing mental health and self-esteem development in youth. 
• Evgeniya Malina, winner in the Tech Leader category, is the Head of Processes and Automation at fintech mobility platform Whizz, where she applies her more than nine years of expertise in strategy & operations, digital transformation, and product development.

"Women that Build Awards is committed to transforming the career and development opportunities for every woman in technology. Not only within Globant but from Globant to the world," stated Wanda Weigert, Global Chief Brand Officer & Executive Director, Globant Argentina. "We understand that the need for change is systemic and involves the ability to effectively coordinate with different institutions, from universities to other companies."

The three winners were selected by an exceptional judging panel which, in the case of North America, included the participation of:

• Kerry Ok, Chief Marketing Officer, Okta
• Jaloree Lantigua, CEO & Founder, STREAM Technologies
• Tessa Myers, Senior Vice President of Intelligent Devices, Rockwell Automation
• Gerry Byrne, Vice Chairman, Penske Media Corporation
• Samantha Skey, CEO, She Media
• Carolina Dolan Chandler, Chief Digital Officer, Globant 
• Nicolás Kaplun, Chief Business Officer for North America, Globant

"Globant is involved from the beginning to the end of the process of fostering female talent. The Women That Build Awards are part of this journey that seeks to recognize women from all over the world for their work in the realms of technology," said Patricia Pomies, Chief Operations Officer of Globant. "Seeking for gender equality in the industry is not just a response to an ethical vision but is also aligned with the certainty of its contribution to global economic development."

This edition, bolstered by global supporters such as AWS, AON, CoachHub, KPMG, NYSE, and Udemy, continues to elevate the prestige of the Award, which was also guaranteed by the participation and commitment of regional partners in North America, such as Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce (ATCC), HITEC, NPower, and The Wondry. 

This 5th Edition garnered 2980 nominations, saw 612 candidates, received over 25,000 votes, and spanned 25 countries. Since its launch, the Award has accumulated 350K+ votes, 6.5K + candidates, garnered the support of 170+ organizations, and involved 270+ international judges.

Regional winners will be awarded Udemy scholarships and CoachHub licenses to access courses in technology, business, leadership, and wellness, along with trophies for recognition. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to participate and network in regional celebration events. Global winners will receive recognition at Converge, Globant's technology signature event, including a round trip to attend, and will be showcased on the iconic NYSE Billboard in Times Square in 2025.

 

In September, the deliberation for the Global Winners will take place, during which judges will evaluate the Regional Winners and select the Global Winners of the 5th edition of the Women That Build Awards. The prestigious panel of Global Judges includes: Melissa Daimler Chief Learning Officer at Udemy; Andrea Pastrana Audit Partner & Leader of DEI at KPMG & Co-Chair at Women Corporate Directors; Cassandra Seier Head of International Capital Markets at NYSE; Madeline H. Serpico, Global Chief Client Experience Officer, Enterprise Clients at AON; Marcia Weiser, Head of Partner Sales LatAm at AWS; Martín Migoya, Co-founder & CEO at Globant and Patricia Pomies, Chief Operating Officer at Globant. Global winners will be announced at Converge, Globant's technology signature event.

For more information about the winners and Awards, visit www.womenawards.globant.com. 

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About Globant

At Globant, we create the digitally-native products that people love. We bridge the gap between businesses and consumers through technology and creativity, leveraging our experience as an AI powerhouse. We dare to digitally transform organizations and strive to delight their customers.

• We have more than 29,100 employees and are present in 33 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.
• We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in CX Improvement Services (2020) by IDC MarketScape report.
• We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.
• We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.
• We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

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