The second delivery of the Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program for this year 2025 was held last week in Honiara.
The program was initially devised in partnership with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), the Solomon Islands Women in Business Association (SIWIBA), and the Institute of Solomon Islands Accountants (ISIA) with support from the Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI).
Subsequent to the four cohorts delivered in 2023 to 2024 under the banner of the Partner Organisations, the program is now delivered for the second time this year by the Women in Executive Leadership Solomon Islands (WELSI).
The objective is to advance gender development and social inclusion in terms of providing relevant professional development of women in senior executive roles, providing support and networks to advance professional women into CEO and board positions.
Speaking at the opening of the program on Tuesday 30th September 2025, WELSI Vice President and SICCI Board Member, Mrs Dinna Irofufuli said: “This program was designed for women who are already making an impact in their organizations and communities, and who are ready to strengthen their leadership journey even further.”
Twenty-five (25) participants are currently attending the current delivery representing different organisations mostly from the private sector, State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and the public sector.
Over the four-day program, participants will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of governance, sharpen their financial and risk management skills, and strengthen their professional brand.
“You will hear from leaders who have walked this path before you and continue to walk this path and will bring you along with them. These leaders will share insights that can inspire and guide your own journey,” Mrs Irofufuli told the participants.
“Some of what you will encounter over the four days may challenge your thinking or some of it may feel unfamiliar. That’s all part of the journey,” she added.
WELSI hopes that after the four-day training, these aspiring women leaders will not only leave with new knowledge, but also with stronger networks, greater confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
“Our aim is that each of you walk away with practical tools to apply immediately in your careers, and the confidence to step into Board Rooms and decision-making spaces where your leadership is very much needed. Let us all work together to build a stronger, more inclusive leadership landscape for the Solomon Islands,” the WELSI Vice President, Mrs Irofufuli, said.
With this recent cohort of program, WELSI and the partner organisations look forward to continuing with this program and aim to build a pool of business and professional women with relevant knowledge and skills required to enable them to effectively participate in the decision-making process at higher organizational levels.
The Solomon Islands Senior Executive Women in Leadership Program is a program for women in executive and senior management roles who want to deepen their knowledge of business operations, develop strong networks with their senior women, build confidence in areas including governance, and refresh their professional brand.
-WELSI
