SW50 Phases
To apply, register for the Santander Open Academy between 4 November 2024 and 7 January 2025, and apply to the call for your country, including a short biography and your motivation as a leader.
Santander W50
Santander W50 is one of the best programmes for female talent development globally, boosting a network of over 800 women leaders.
This program is designed to help you solidify your leadership style, gain recognition and visibility, and become part of an esteemed global network.
A unique international opportunity in collaboration with London School of Economics
You will join 50 global leaders in a one-of-kind experience in London, featuring high-performance training at the LSE campus. You will have exclusive access to specialized training, experiential sessions, and individual coaching by top faculty from one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.
If you are a woman in top management or a C-suite position within your company, this is your chance to shine.
Did you know...
- Your professional career, leadership capacity and motivation will be valued in this edition.
- You have the opportunity to be recognized as one of the 50 leading female figures in your country. Gain access to an exclusive online course crafted by LSE and become an integral part of the Global SW50 community.
- LSE will select the 50 participants of SW50 Global in London, among the 550 winners from the 11 countries.
Sign up for the call in your country of residence.
How does the new Santander W50 work?
Sign up for the programme and become one of the 50 women leaders in your country.
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Include your professional bio and a brief statement of your leadership impact and motivation. Your profile will be validated by the grantor.
Winners by country
The best expert evaluations will be considered to select the 50 women SW50 winners from each country.
Global winners
The 550 country winners will be evaluated by LSE who will select the 50 women participants in Santander W50 Global.
Meet some of the women who are part of Santander W50
“Having a higher proportion of women in management positions is fair and good for businesses. In addition to talent, women offer complementary skills such as better interpersonal communication, cooperation, horizontal thinking, greater empathy, and the ability to prioritize.”
Ana Botín
Executive President of Banco Santander
Become a leader in your country
Join this exclusive international programme and connect with hundreds of women just like you.
We resolve your doubts
While an advanced level of English (C1 or higher) is not required for your country's edition, you will need it if you want to advance and be part of the global edition.
The grantor will consider the best evaluations of the panel of experts to select the 50 winning women from each country.
The 50 winners from each country will receive an exclusive online course (approx. 6h) on women's leadership developed by the London School of Economics (LSE) with a certificate of completion through the Santander Open Academy.
No, to participate in Santander W50 you must currently hold a senior management or C-suite position in your company.
SW50 now offers you the chance to be recognised as one of the top 50 leaders in your country. Only the winners from each country will have the opportunity to win one of the 50 places on the global programme. Only the 550 winners from the participating countries will be evaluated by the London School of Economics.
You do not need to be a current or prospective customer to participate in the programme.