The global movement calling for more women on boards

On March 4, leaders from the corporate and financial world will gather to take part in an initiative held simultaneously across major stock exchanges and cities worldwide.
February 23, 2026 09:34

Buenos Aires will have its own “ring the bell” moment this March 4. As part of the ninth edition of Ring the Bell on the 7 Seas—an initiative by the Red Shoe Movement held simultaneously in cities across five continents—the Argentine Forum of Women Executives (FAME) is bringing together business leaders, executives and professionals to discuss one of the issues gaining the most traction in corporate governance agendas: female representation in senior leadership.

The event, which will take place at the offices of the law firm Marval O'Farrell Mairal, is part of a global trend that goes beyond rhetoric: international organizations, institutional investors and major corporations now measure board diversity as an indicator of organizational health. In this context, the initiative—aligned with actions promoted by the UN and leading stock exchanges worldwide—aims to accelerate what data still shows as an outstanding gap in the local market.

“Best practices in corporate governance require diversity. Having women on boards is not only a matter of equity, but also strengthens talent engagement and has a direct positive impact on organizational performance,” says Sandra Olive, president of FAME, a non-profit organization founded in 1993 that brings together executives from various sectors of the Argentine economy.

On the other side of the initiative is Mariela Dabbah, founder and CEO of Red Shoe Movement, a U.S.-based leadership development company whose clients include Microsoft, Novartis, Morgan Stanley and Spotify, among other Fortune 500 companies. For Dabbah, the event is not symbolic but a practical tool: “We aim to accelerate representation in decision-making roles. Working together with FAME allows us to strengthen a global community of professionals who support each other.”

The event—running from 12:30 to 14:30—will feature testimonials from leaders such as Nathalie Stevens, founder of Fundación de los Colores, and Sonia F. Salvatierra, vice president of the National Securities Commission. It will also include a personal branding workshop led by Gustavo Averbuj, CEO of Ketchum Argentina, and will conclude with the reading of the global “Ring the Bell” manifesto, the act that gives the movement its name and identity.

Participation is free for FAME members. Spaces are limited, and registration is open to the general public through the following link: https://url-shortener.me/DIU1.

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