PANDA brings together women in leadership – in a curated network with space for exchange, mutual support and personal and professional growth.
WHO ARE WE?
Since 2013, the PANDA Women Leadership Network has been connecting and empowering women in leadership, working together with companies to create a fair and equitable work culture.
Networking, exchange, and continuous development are at the core of PANDA’s identity. We advocate for equal opportunities and access, and for a transformation in the very nature of leadership in today’s working world and society.
Focused
PANDA is a network for women in leadership who want to shape things — their careers, their environment, the working world. We share mindset, ambition, and the will to create change. That’s what connects us.
Connecting
We bring together women from all industries, roles, and life realities. Different perspectives, experiences, and paths — united by shared goals and mutual support.
Inclusive
Diversity is our strength. PANDA creates spaces where differences are seen and appreciated. Regardless of background, identity, or life path, one thing remains true: every voice matters.
Cooperative
Change can only happen together. We believe in collaboration, not competition. PANDA stands for exchange, alliances, and active networking — reaching far beyond our own community.
Panda in numbers
+4,600
Women in leadership from all industries are PANDA members and are actively shaping the future of leadership together.
+120,000
People in companies and organizations are led by PANDA Members.
+100
PANDA Ambassadors bring our members together in local and topical groups, filling the network with life.
+1,000
We have already organized events to connect, empower and raise the profile of women in leadership.
Inga Dransfeld-Haase
Chief People Officer
@TÜV NORD GROUP
“PANDA has opened doors for me. It is a powerful network with hands-on support. Getting involved is worth it, because it’s a truly valuable experience to grow beyond yourself together with other strong women in a safe space. PANDA gave me the confirmation that I had chosen the right path — and I’m still grateful for that today.”
Nuray Demir
Digital Legal Process Specialist
@ENVIRIA
“At PANDA, I find a network of remarkable women at eye level — inspiring, supportive, enriching. We learn from one another, broaden perspectives, and grow together — both professionally and personally.”
Natalia alemán Calcines
International fast-track leadership program INSPIRE
@ The Leader's Lab & @ Mercedes Benz AG
“PANDA means belonging to a strong community. It has opened doors to new opportunities, brought inspiring like-minded women into my life, and fueled my growth.”
Klara Krieg
Solution Engineer & AI Business Solutions & Speaker
@ Microsoft
“Since my first PANDA event in 2019, I’ve been hooked on the PANDA vibe. Hardly any other network gives me as much community, drive, and inspiration. In every encounter among us Pandas — whether I’m acting as a mentor, mentee, or speaker — I feel empowered. What makes PANDA special is not only the connection to major companies, but also the completely cross-hierarchical exchange between inspiring individuals.”
Anne Fuertjes
PANDA Ambassador Lead & Licensed Psychotherapist
“PANDA means energy for me. It shows how change can happen with care — through mindset, connection, and women who truly see one another and make more possible together.”
Dr. Lela Grießbach
Head of Fundraising & Partnerships @Jobs4refugees
Intercultural Consultant and New Work Coach
“I first encountered PANDA many years ago at the Women's Leadership Lab while working in consulting. As a woman with a migration background, I particularly missed having female role models in leadership positions. Today, I value the exchange with strong women in the network and thank the PANDA team for their work.”
Simona Stoytchkova
Former Board Member / Head of Global Markets & Digital in International Banking, Author, Founder, Advisory Board Member
“For me, PANDA is a space where you can think more boldly, share more openly, and act more decisively. Through the network, I have not only made valuable contacts but also opened doors I would never have found on my own – to inspiring projects and new perspectives. For me, PANDA is not just a network, but a catalyst for growth, visibility, and solidarity among women who want to make a difference together.”
Susann Klebig-Nösch
Strategy Lead Recruiting
@ Die Techniker
“PANDA inspires me to change perspectives, which makes new ideas possible – and gives me the network to implement them.”
Anna Schneider & Julia Kahle
Founders of Heycare
"Great network & cool events! PANDA brought me Julia as a co-founder – perfect match. Without PANDA, I wouldn't be where we are today with heycare. Thank you for setting this course!"
Our upcoming events
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Panda Moments
Our network thrives on encounters, open exchange, and the willingness to share experiences, open doors, and actively support one another.
Partner companies
Numerous companies rely on PANDA to bring women into leadership, to develop talent in a targeted manner and to embed diversity.
Collaborative Partnerships
Female leadership careers either happen in companies and organizations – or they don't. Together with many companies and in close cooperation with other initiatives, we are working to change the status quo.
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