Room Women’s Network has appointed Kerry Connelly as Vice President of Business Development. This announcement follows the recent acquisition of Women of Influence+ (WOI+) by More Room for Women Holdings, uniting two significant forces in promoting gender equity in the workplace.
In her new role, Connelly will develop strategies to secure corporate partnerships, aiming to advance Room’s mission within the Canadian corporate sector and beyond. The organization emphasizes cross-industry representation, and Connelly will work to ensure diverse industry participation.
“We believe in the power and potential of women,” said Alexandra Blum, Co-Founder of Room. “We are strategically appointing top talent to help us realize this opportunity. I couldn’t be happier to have Kerry Connelly join the incredible team at Room.”
Mandy Grewal, CEO of Room, echoed Blum’s sentiments. “The depth of leadership she brings will enable us to grow and provide more value to our partners,” she said.
Connelly brings a diverse background to Room, with experience in luxury travel, TV, film, and sports marketing. She aims to leverage her storytelling skills to inspire and attract a broad range of brands. “We’re marrying successful business models from international brands with best-in-class forum models so that our offerings and approach to membership outreach are incredibly inclusive and relevant across all industries,” Connelly said.
Connelly expressed her commitment to Room’s mission, stating, “Businesses that join hands with Room are supporting the advancement of women. Seeing corporate Canada embrace our mission is inspiring.”
Room Women’s Network, headquartered in Canada, is a global network dedicated to supporting women leaders and high-potential women. The organization aims to accelerate gender equality in senior leadership and executive roles by providing a supportive network and career development tools. Room’s mission is to empower women to innovate, lead, and drive future advancements in their respective fields.
Since 2020, almost sixty million women have left the global workforce. Although the number of women in senior roles is gradually increasing, the pipeline for future leaders is diminishing. Room is committed to reversing this trend by providing women with the resources and support they need to achieve leadership positions.
About Room Women’s Network
Room Women’s Network is a global organization based in Canada, focused on empowering women leaders and high-potential women. The network provides tools and support to help women achieve and maintain high-ranking positions, aiming to accelerate gender equality in leadership roles.