AX Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Marthese Vella was invited as guest speaker during an event organised to celebrate International Girls in ICT Day.

The event, held on the 25 of April 2024 at Microsoft offices at SkyParks Business Centre in Luqa was organised by eSkills Malta Foundation, in collaboration with Microsoft Malta, the National School Support Services, and the Digital Literacy within SFCE and the Secretariat for Catholic Education. The event highlighted the importance of female leadership and participation in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector.

Female leadership and participation in the ICT sector are important for several reasons, comments Ms. Vella. Firstly, diversity in leadership enriches perspectives and promotes innovation. By including women in leadership roles, companies can tap into a broader range of ideas and approaches, leading to more creative solutions to challenges.

Secondly, the ICT sector, like many others, benefits from a diverse workforce. Women bring unique skills and experiences to the table, which can help address the skills gap and enhance the overall competitiveness of the industry.

Marthese highlights that “female leadership and participation in the ICT sector serve as powerful role models for future generations. By seeing women in leadership positions, young girls are inspired to pursue careers in STEM fields, thereby contributing to a more inclusive and equitable workforce in the future.”

Women often bring a different perspective to technology design and development, leading to products and services that better meet the needs of diverse user groups. This can result in more inclusive technologies that serve a wider range of people she continues.

Overall, promoting female leadership and participation in the ICT sector is not only a matter of equality but also a strategic imperative for fostering innovation, driving economic growth, and building a more inclusive society.