The National Association of Private Enterprise (ANEP) stated that women-led companies in El Salvador have increased by 30% over the last decade.
ANEP’s president, Agustin Martinez, highlighted the percentage increase during a forum with women leaders of business associations in Central America
In the last decade, companies led by women have increased by 30%; these figures reflect the effort, capacity, and determination of women to participate in economic activity. Agustin Martinez, ANEP president.
Martines also shared that “70% of new ventures are led by women, making a significant impact on family development and communities.”
The event featured five prominent women, all leaders of business associations in Central America. They discussed the advancements of women in the business world and the challenges that still lie ahead.
Anabel Gallardo, president of the Honduran Council of Private Enterprise of Honduras (COHEP), noted that “The presence of women in management positions increases the company’s profits by between 5% and 20%, which is why women need to participate in senior management positions.”
Carmen María Torrebiarte, president of the Coordinating Committee of Agricultural, Commercial, Industrial, and Financial Associations of Guatemala (CACIF), emphasized the importance of balancing business and personal life.
We talk a lot about equity and inclusion policies, but I would like to emphasize that we as women have a great responsibility, and it all starts at home and in how we educate our sons and daughters. Carmen María Torrebiarte.
Angela de Miguel Sanz, Vice President of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations of Castillo y León de Valladolid Spain (CEOE), expressed that companies grow when women are involved in decision-making.
Female leadership, as has been seen in all the studies being done, has a very positive impact on the bottom line of companies. Angela de Miguel Sanz.
Maritza Hernández, president of the Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP), stated that “leadership is not just about having more power, but about using it to benefit the team.”
Lastly, Leticia Escobar, President of the Chamber of Commerce of El Salvador (CAMARASAL), remarked that “leadership has no gender, women by our nature have another way of modeling our leadership, we are more assertive, we create more empathy, and we have the ability to inspire to achieve goals.”
The Salvadoran National Association of Private Enterprise (ANEP) is a leading business organization that represents and promotes the interests of private enterprises in El Salvador, advocating for economic growth, investment, and business-friendly policies.
