PWN Lisbon and askblue together in promoting a more diverse and inclusive future.
Professional Women’s Network Lisbon (PWN Lisbon) and askblue have just announced a partnership through which both organizations will align their strategic visions, synergies, and joint initiatives, placing people, diversity, and inclusion at the top of their agendas.
This partnership is part of PWN Lisbon's strategic vision for corporate diversity and equal opportunity, which includes collaborative engagement with business partners, private companies, public institutions, and other relevant organizations. PWN Lisbon’s partner network — which includes national and international players and now also askblue — spans representative brands from various strategic sectors of society, ensuring the cross-cutting diversity that defines the Portuguese business fabric.
As part of this collaboration, askblue will be able to participate in and benefit from PWN Lisbon's programs (NeuroLeadership, Mentoring, and Youth), as well as from role model initiatives, training, and networking activities, based on a model of excellence sharing. PWN Lisbon, in turn, will be involved in strategic actions promoted by askblue and gain access to shared resources and spaces as part of the partnership.
Ana Rosado, Partner at askblue, states: “At askblue, we are privileged to have an extraordinary community of women who play multiple roles – talented consultants, leaders, mentors, and often mothers – who successfully balance different dimensions of their lives. Female presence in technology is not just about diversity; it's a decisive factor for innovation and competitiveness in the sector. We are excited to become partners with PWN Lisbon, an organization that shares our commitment to empowering women in the tech industry. We believe our employees’ professional growth must be enriched by collective support and experience sharing. This partnership will allow askblue women to access specialized mentoring, networking, and resources that will boost their development across all areas of their lives. Together, we are creating an environment where our professionals can thrive, take on leadership roles, and contribute their unique perspectives to more innovative and inclusive technological and business solutions.”
Sandra Mateus, Board Member of PWN Lisbon, adds: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with askblue. Expanding our network across different contexts is essential, particularly in the tech sector, where female representation is still limited. We move forward together in our mission to put people first, where talent, leadership, and all diversity and inclusion topics are imperative.”
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About PWN Lisbon
Formally established in 2011, PWN Lisbon is a non-profit organization and part of PWN Global, with a mission to promote the professional development of women at all stages, with a strong focus on leadership and talent. Through internationally recognized practices, leadership training programs, mentoring, research, and a strong networking and best practices-sharing community, PWN Lisbon currently counts over 2,000 members – including Premium Members, Corporate Members, and Free Users – of various ages, genders, functions, sectors, and cultures. To support its mission of becoming a reference in impactful leadership based on diversity, equity, and inclusion, PWN Lisbon offers innovative programs – NeuroLeadership, Mentoring, Youth, and Engaging All; a Skills and Content Academy; and events such as Role Model Breakfasts and strategic networking sessions. It also maintains a strategic ecosystem of alliances with business and organizational stakeholders across various sectors.
About askblue
askblue is a Portuguese consulting company focused on project development primarily in the financial and insurance sectors, with strong IT capabilities, operating in the market since 2013. The company offers a broad range of services structured around key pillars – Business Consulting, System Implementation (custom development), Application Management (including application maintenance), Quality & Testing, Data & Analytics, and Outsourcing. In these areas, askblue delivers innovative solutions grounded in the knowledge and multidisciplinary expertise of its team, addressing the new challenges faced by businesses and professionals.
