Today, in celebration of International Women’s Day, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) hosted a gathering of women “Changing the Conversation” through an insightful panel and roundtable discussions on the interconnectivity of philanthropy, education, capital development, technology and communication.
The "Changing the Conversation" panel moderated by Rebecca Jarvis, CBS, and including: Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code; Kathleen M. Kelley, Founder and CIO of Queen Anne's Gate Capital Management; Mary Whipple, US Olympic Gold Medalist; Dr. Danielle Moss Lee, CEO of YWCA of the City of New York, and Keisha Sutton Hames, VP of Inner City Broadcasting, ring The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange commemorating International Women's Day on March 8, 2013. (Photo Ben Hider/NYSE Euronext)
The “Changing the Conversation” discussion was moderated by Rebecca Jarvis, CBS and included the following panelists who rang The Opening Bell SM at the NYSE:
- Reshma Saujani, Girls Who Code, Founder
- Kathleen M. Kelley, Queen Anne’s Gate Capital Management, Founder and Chief Investment Officer
- Mary Whipple, US Olympic Gold Medalist and Owner, 9th Seat
- Dr. Danielle Moss Lee, Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of the City of New York
- Keisha Sutton James, Inner City Broadcasting (ICBC), Vice President
Seventy-five women comprising unique and diverse backgrounds attended the NYSE thought leadership event, highlighting achievements and contributions women have made in entrepreneurial, social, economic, financial and philanthropic arenas.
“International Women’s Day underscores the collective efforts of the NYSE community to activate the tremendous power and resources women contribute to the global initiative highlighted on this extraordinary day,” said Laura Morrison, Head of U.S. Global Index and Exchange Traded Product Group, NYSE Euronext. “Our Changing the Conversation forum provides an wonderful opportunity to showcase the individual contributions of uniquely-talented women, who inspire us to move towards a greater, focused, collaborative vision.”
“An integral component of the NYSE community is our high tech high touch approach. This ideology can also unlock the tremendous power and resources of women,” said Thea Pagel, Managing Director of Events, Global Marketing and Branding at NYSE Euronext. “Our Changing the Conversation forum allows uniquely talented women who are at the front edge of capital generation, STEM, education and social movement to share their stories and knowledge to inspire and move us towards creating both better business and a stronger society.”
Additionally, NYSE Euronext markets in Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon and Paris recognized International Women’s Day by opening or closing the trading day on March 8 with female leaders and executives representing various philanthropic and entrepreneurial organizations.
For more information about NYSE Euronext International Women’s Day 2013, please go to: https://www.nyx.com/en/events/nyse-womens-day
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