The Marketing Society UAE has opened applications for the second edition of The Leadership Accelerator by Think Equal, a six-month programme for senior female marketing and communications professionals in the UAE.
Run in partnership with Weber Shandwick MENAT, the programme aims to help high-potential women prepare for senior and C-suite roles through workshops, in-person events, virtual sessions and mentoring. It is built around three areas: community, capability and clarity.
The 2027 cohort will include 15 participants and run from January to June 2027. Applications are open until 25 September 2026.
Selected professionals will receive access to GCC CEOs and CMOs while developing leadership skills, confidence and professional networks. The initiative is part of Think Equal, The Marketing Society’s effort to support greater gender equality in senior roles across the GCC marcomms sector.
According to the 2025 Think Equal Survey by The Marketing Society and Weber Shandwick, only 27% of GCC marcomms professionals reported equal or near-equal representation of men and women in their management teams.
The first edition attracted more than 90 applications, with 15 women selected for the inaugural cohort. Interested professionals can find further information and apply through The Marketing Society’s website.
Source: Zawya
