Uganda Marketers Society recently hosted a glamorous event at Fairway Hotel to celebrate women in marketing. The theme, “Bold & Brilliant- ‘Good girls don’t get the corner office,'” empowered women to take bold steps towards getting the corner office which signifies a top management position or the highest level of status within a company, often associated with the CEO, CFO etc.

A Night of Inspiration and Empowerment.
The event brought together accomplished and emerging marketers from diverse sectors, including finance, telecommunications, media, tech, hospitality, and creative industries. These trailblazing women shared insights on navigating the corporate world and claiming leadership roles.

Panel Discussion: Navigating Corporate Politics and Beyond
A panel discussion featuring Belinda Agnes Namutebi, Coach Pamela Babirukamu，Mercy Sande Ainomugisha and Emma Mugisha who delved  into critical topics such as Navigating corporate politics, Overcoming doubters, Ensuring visibility for one’s work and Standing out in competitive spaces.

The panel emphasized the value of mentorship, continuous  self-improvement, creating one’s own table through entrepreneurship and leveraging marketing expertise to build businesses

A Night of Fun and Liberation
The event took a vibrant turn with a high-energy dance session led by Valentino Richard Kabenge. The attendees let loose, celebrating their achievements and embracing the power of movement.

Whisky Mentorship Session
UBL Reserve Brand Ambassador Melanie led an informative whisky mentorship session, equipping the audience with knowledge on how to best enjoy their whisky.

She Walks: Empowering Women Across Various Fields
This edition of CWIM marks the third leg of the She Walks program, which aims to highlight and celebrate women making a difference in various fields.

by Denise Namale (UMS PR committee)