“This experience has reinforced the power of aligning actions with my values to inspire meaningful change”. — Malkah Nobrigot

Malkah Nobrigot is a lawyer and journalist specialising in international and governmental affairs, policy development, crisis management, and strategic communications. She is the founder of Synergies Creator, an international and government affairs firm that delivers impactful strategies across crisis management, policy development, business development, and corporate coaching.

With a wealth of experience advising both the private sector and government officials in Mexico and abroad, as well as with an impressive academic background, including a law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, a project management diploma from Georgetown University, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School — where she was awarded a full merit-based scholarship and served as a visiting researcher —, Malkah has built a career defined by curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for creating meaningful impact.

In an era of rapid publication information dispensation, Nobigrot noticed a need to be a more transparent and corporate leader in the public sphere. From both a political analysis and corporate leadership standpoint, she saw a clear need to shift perspectives in a new direction. Still, she felt the fear of leaving behind the familiar to embrace a new professional direction. 

This fear was compounded by the complexities of balancing a demanding career with the pursuit of continuous learning and self-improvement. With hesitancy to step into the unknown and take a new professional direction, she knew she needed a push and decided to participate in the Santander SW50 Program with a desire to accelerate her growth as a leader and make time for self-reflection.

Hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and created to empower female leaders across the globe, the Santander’s W50 course brings together fifty management-level professionals in distinct fields to work in tandem to improve their leadership skills. In this interview, Malkah explains to us how the program has offered her a unique opportunity to learn from renowned professors, engage with accomplished peers, and participate in tailored coaching sessions that fostered introspection and goal setting.

This course proved to be a pivotal moment in Malkah’s journey. It has provided her with the ability to navigate complex challenges and align strategic goals with actionable outcomes. She could evaluate her strengths, identify areas for improvement, and align them with measurable impacts. 

Among the program’s most rewarding aspects was the opportunity to forge connections with an outstanding cohort of women leaders. Each participant brought a wealth of experiences and perspectives, creating a dynamic environment that fostered collaboration and mutual support. 

These relationships extended beyond the classroom, forming a powerful network of like-minded individuals committed to driving positive change. For her, the experience of engaging with such a vibrant community was both inspiring and empowering, reinforcing her belief in the importance of collective effort and shared vision.

Since finishing the SW50 Program, Nobigrot is bringing fresh strategies and a renewed vision to her professional work as a lawyer and journalist. She’s more empowered, inspired, and willing to trust her intuition on the job, which has let her step into the spotlight. 

Looking ahead, Malkah aims to expand her influence within multinational companies and international media, leveraging expertise in crisis management and strategic communications to inspire change. The goal: to go global as a trusted voice in media, bridging diverse perspectives.

If, like Malkah, you want to access a community of female leaders to learn about different leadership styles, strategies and tools, this is your moment. With the aim of boosting, empowering and promoting female talent to achieve effective equality, Banco Santander launches a new edition of the Santander Course | SW50 2025, aimed at 50 women in senior management positions.

This year, this women's leadership programme is taking off with local editions in 11 countries (Germany, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, USA, Spain, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, UK and Uruguay) to find the 50 best female managers in each of these countries, a total of 550 women leaders.

50 women from each country will be the winners of their local edition and will become part of an exceptional community of women leaders from around the world. They will access an online course on women's leadership, delivered by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and will also have the opportunity to attend an event with the other winners of their local edition.

From the 550 local SW50 women, LSE will choose 50 finalists to take the programme in London. In this global SW50 course, delivered on-site at the London campus of the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), they will acquire the tools, strategies and skills needed to work on and hone their own leadership style.

This will be done through interactive lectures, one-to-one mentoring and discussions with top experts from LSE and their peers. In addition, they will receive individual and group coaching sessions and a unique networking experience.

The course includes 100% of the cost of the programme, as well as accommodation in London for the duration of the programme. It is not necessary to have a university degree or be a client of Banco Santander.

Are you in a senior management position and want to be part of an international community of women leaders? If the answer is yes, register now for the Santander Course | SW50 2025.