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Engaging the best and brightest leaders

At DSG, we believe great companies are built through great leaders. The Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), a DSG Global company, helps organizations invest in their talent, elevate leaders, and build stronger teams. Through our Benefactor Program, companies gain direct access to EWF’s premier leadership development programs and courses, industry-leading community, and year-round programming focused on building a more resilient and competent workforce.

Who Is the Executive Women’s Forum?

For over 20 years, the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF) has cultivated a trusted, global community of leaders from various industries, backgrounds, and executive roles. Founded on the belief that leadership development and cross-industry collaboration foster innovation, the EWF provides organizations with a proven platform to strengthen leadership pipelines, address organizational challenges, and accelerate strategic success.

Our extensive suite of leadership development programs, events, and exclusive networking opportunities offers mid- to senior-level professionals industry exposure, access to C-suite experts, peer networking, one-on-one mentoring, and avenues to showcase thought leadership. These experiences help organizations upskill their workforce, cultivate impactful leaders, and support career advancement—creating more confident, connected, and capable leaders ready to drive business success.

The EWF delivers value in three keyways:

Cross-Industry Collaboration (Engage)

Creating a global trusted community where leaders from various industries and backgrounds connect, share insights, and collaborate to solve complex challenges and drive innovation.
Leadership Development (Develop)

Empowering mid- to senior-level professionals through targeted programs, mentoring, and curated experiences that build confidence, resilience, and the skills to lead effectively in today’s dynamic landscape.
Organizational Impact (Advance)

Partnering with organizations to strengthen leadership pipelines, upskill workforces, and deliver measurable business outcomes that foster strategic growth and enterprise-wide transformation.

Getting Involved: The Benefactor Program

The EWF Benefactor Program is how organizations deepen their commitment to leadership, culture, and retention. Benefactors are more than sponsors — they’re part of an active community pushing for inclusive leadership in high-stakes fields.  Through the Benefactor Program, companies can:

Showcase Your Expertise by Hosting Industry Events: Hosting an event offers benefactors a powerful platform to showcase their innovative solutions and elevate their employees as thought leaders within the industry.
Membership Seat: Your team will have access to all of our exclusive member benefits, including mentorship, online community and resource library, networking within our EWF Forums, and more.
Passes to the EWF Annual Conference: Your team receives passes to attend the prestigious EWF Annual Conference.
Discounted Leadership Development Courses Gain access to exclusive discounts on our Leadership Academy programs.
Select Benefactor Champion & Ambassador Representative: Join a diverse group of men and women serving as EWF Ambassadors and Champions, supporting the growth and success of women in leadership.