To apply, register at Santander Open Academy and during the open call period and apply for your seat.
Santander W50
Santander W50 is one of the best programmes for female talent development globally, and boasts a network of over 1,300 women leaders.
Through the programme you will become part of an esteemed global network, and receive training to help you solidify your leadership style, and gain recognition and visibility.
Interested in finding out more? Sign up below to be kept informed of future editions of the programme.
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.
- 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.
How does the Santander W50 work?
During the programme application period, you will be able to register 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 to go to London.
Fill out this form and we will notify you when the next edition of Santander W50 opens.
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
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.