Seneca Women

Seneca Women is a global leadership platform and media company with a mission to empower women and promote gender equality. Its slogan, "Global leadership platform dedicated to amplifying women’s voices and supporting women creators," embodies its commitment to uplifting women's voices and advocating for female entrepreneurs. The company focuses on driving impactful media and thought leadership, collaborating with renowned institutions such as the World Economic Forum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the World Bank, the U.S. State Department, and the United Nations, among others. Seneca Women is helmed by co-founders Ambassador Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, who are well-known for their best-selling book "Fast Forward: How Women Can Achieve Power and Purpose." Additionally, Commissioner Sharon Bowen, former Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), plays a pivotal role in the company. Notably, Sharon is the Chair of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), marking a significant milestone as the first woman and person of color in that position. The company also embraces modern media platforms, featuring the Seneca Women Podcast Network supported by P&G, available on the @iHeartRadio app and other podcast platforms. Moreover, Seneca Women encourages patrons to support women-owned businesses through its initiative, The Card by Seneca Women, aimed at rewarding consumers for their support. With its headquarters in the United States, Seneca Women continues to make significant strides in championing gender equality and female empowerment on a global scale.