Celebrating the Visionaries Redefining Europe’s Digital Future
As Europe steps into a transformative tech era driven by artificial intelligence, sustainability, and digital innovation, a group of remarkable women are standing at the forefront—reshaping industries, building future-ready companies, and breaking barriers in leadership.
From aerospace to AI, telecom to femtech, these 25 women are not only shaping technology but also redefining what leadership looks like in the 21st century.
Here’s a look at Europe’s Top 25 Most Inspiring Women in Tech to Watch in 2025, who continue to influence global innovation with purpose, vision, and resilience.
1. Claudia Nemat – Board Member for Technology & Innovation, Deutsche Telekom
At the helm of one of Europe’s largest telecom giants, Claudia Nemat has spent over a decade steering Deutsche Telekom through the digital revolution. Overseeing AI-driven initiatives, product innovation, and sustainability, she’s redefining what connected living means in the digital age. With a background at McKinsey & Company as a senior partner, her influence in European tech and business innovation remains unmatched.
2. Sabine Klauke – Chief Technology Officer, Airbus
A true aerospace visionary, Sabine Klauke leads Airbus’s bold technological ambitions—pioneering sustainable aviation and next-gen aircraft innovation. Managing a workforce of 13,000 engineers worldwide, Klauke is championing carbon-neutral aviation and spearheading research into hydrogen-powered flight, setting new standards for the global aerospace industry.
3. Hege Skryseth – EVP Technology, Digital & Innovation, Equinor
At Norwegian energy giant Equinor, Hege Skryseth drives the company’s technological transformation, leading efforts in AI, digital twin technology, and smart energy platforms. Formerly with Kongsberg, where she developed the groundbreaking Kognifai digital platform, Skryseth stands as one of Europe’s most influential voices in energy-tech innovation.
4. Shobie Ramakrishnan – Chief Digital and Technology Officer, GSK
With an impressive career spanning AstraZeneca, Genentech, and Salesforce, Shobie Ramakrishnan now leads GSK’s global digital and data strategy. She’s spearheading GSK’s AI-driven R&D and building an agile, analytics-powered operating model, positioning the company as a global leader in tech-enabled healthcare.
5. Elena Breda – Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Electrolux
A champion of sustainable innovation, Elena Breda is powering Electrolux’s “For the Better 2030” goals with a focus on energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and digital transformation. With dual expertise in biomedical and electronic engineering, she bridges science and sustainability to shape the future of home technology.
6. Armelle Levieux – Group VP, Innovation & Technology, Air Liquide
A veteran at Air Liquide, Armelle Levieux oversees critical hydrogen and electronic business lines that are central to Europe’s green transformation. Her leadership in engineering and low-carbon solutions positions her as a key player in Europe’s transition toward sustainable industrial operations.
7. Ursula Soritsch-Renier – Chief Digital & Information Officer, Saint-Gobain
Driving digital transformation at Saint-Gobain, Ursula Soritsch-Renier is shaping sustainable construction through technology. With a diverse background at Philips, Novartis, Sulzer, and Nokia, she embodies resilience and innovation, inspiring women to lead in traditionally male-dominated sectors.
8. Barbara Lavernos – Deputy CEO, Research, Innovation & Technology, L’Oréal
Combining beauty and technology, Barbara Lavernos has been revolutionizing L’Oréal’s approach through AI, green sciences, and data-driven product development. With three decades at L’Oréal, her leadership is transforming the future of beauty with science at its core.
9. Liz Rowsell – Chief Technology Officer, Johnson Matthey
Awarded an OBE for her contribution to STEM and diversity, Liz Rowsell leads innovation at Johnson Matthey—driving research in sustainable chemistry, clean air, and energy storage. She continues to champion diversity in science and technology, mentoring the next generation of women leaders.
10. Grazia Vittadini – Member of the Executive Board, Technology & IT, Lufthansa Group
A renowned aerospace leader, Grazia Vittadini brings her engineering brilliance from Rolls-Royce and Airbus to Lufthansa. She leads initiatives in sustainability and digital transformation—redefining aviation technology and future-proofing global travel.
11. Antonietta Mastroianni – Chief Digital & IT Officer, Proximus
Known for her dynamic leadership in digital transformation, Antonietta Mastroianni drives innovation across telecom and IT. At Proximus, she’s pioneering AI, cybersecurity, and agile transformation while championing diversity in tech and mentoring young women leaders.
12. Deborah Waters – Chief Technology Officer, Aegon
At Aegon, Deborah Waters is leading a bold overhaul of legacy systems while standardizing AI adoption across business functions. Her leadership has brought stability, scalability, and modernized digital infrastructure to the financial services sector.
13. Rowena Patrao – Chief Technology Officer, Scout24 Group
With over 17 years in global tech leadership at Microsoft, Amazon, and VMware, Rowena Patrao now serves as CTO of Berlin-based Scout24 Group. She is known for her strong leadership, global vision, and people-first approach to innovation—reshaping the digital real estate landscape.
14. Natalia Panowicz – CEO, Codility
As CEO of Codility, Natalia Panowicz has transformed how companies hire tech talent. Under her leadership, Codility expanded into the U.S. and secured $22M in funding, enabling organizations to make data-driven hiring decisions while promoting fairness and transparency in technical recruitment.
15. Alesia Braga – CTO, SmartRecruiters
An engineering powerhouse, Alesia Braga has built a reputation for leading top-performing software development teams. As CTO of SmartRecruiters, she drives innovation in talent acquisition software, helping global companies hire smarter and faster through AI and automation.
16. Victoria Engelhardt – Co-Founder & CEO, Keleya
At the heart of Europe’s booming femtech scene, Victoria Engelhardt is redefining maternity care with her app, Keleya. Providing digital support for pregnancy and parenthood, Keleya has secured major health insurance partnerships and Series A funding, empowering women through personalized digital health.
17. Ida Tin – Co-Founder & Chairwoman, Clue
A pioneer in femtech, Ida Tin co-founded Clue, the globally popular period and reproductive health tracking app used by millions across 190 countries. Her mission to help women understand their bodies through data has made her one of Europe’s most impactful entrepreneurs in women’s health technology.
18. Andrea Fernandez – Co-Founder, Vitamin
Driven by a passion to empower women financially, Andrea Fernandez founded Vitamin, a fintech platform providing tools for women to take control of their financial futures. A veteran in venture capital and asset management, her mission merges finance and gender equality to close the wealth gap.
19. Georgie Smallwood – Chief Product Officer, Tier Mobility
As CPO of Tier Mobility, Georgie Smallwood is revolutionizing urban mobility through sustainable transport solutions. With a career spanning REA Group, N26, and Scout24, she’s also the founder of Auxilia, a network supporting female founders and promoting equality in tech leadership.
20. Marjana Shammi – Head of Product Engineering (Sustainability), IKEA Group
At IKEA Group, Marjana Shammi is driving sustainable product innovation through technology. A computer scientist and strategic leader, she champions diversity and collaboration, transforming how global engineering teams approach sustainability and innovation.
21. Sjoukje Zaal – CTO, Microsoft (Capgemini)
A globally recognized Microsoft Regional Director and Azure MVP, Sjoukje Zaal leads with over two decades of expertise in architecture, design, and development. She co-founded tech communities such as Global XR and Mixed Reality User Group and continues to advocate for women in cloud computing and AI.
22. Oana Iordachescu – Head of Tech Talent Acquisition, Wayfair EU
As a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, Oana Iordachescu leads tech talent acquisition at Wayfair. Her work goes beyond hiring—she’s building inclusive teams, mentoring future women leaders, and championing equity across Europe’s fast-growing tech landscape.
23. Helena Samsioe – Founder & CEO, GLOBHE
Known as the Drone Queen, Helena Samsioe founded GLOBHE, Sweden’s premier drone service provider, in 2015. She built the company into a global force providing AI-powered aerial data for the UN and humanitarian agencies. GLOBHE’s identifAI service aids disaster response and environmental monitoring, making Samsioe a pioneer in drone technology for good.
24. Patricia Scanlon – Founder & Executive Chair, SoapBox Labs
AI visionary Patricia Scanlon founded SoapBox Labs to create voice technology tailored for children. Dubbed “Siri for Kids,” her innovation powers learning platforms worldwide. With a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, she advises TechIreland and continues to influence AI’s ethical development for education.
25. Anita Schjøll Brede – Co-Founder & CEO, Iris.AI
Norwegian entrepreneur Anita Schjøll Brede co-founded Iris.AI, a platform revolutionizing scientific literature review through AI. She later launched Project Aiur, a blockchain initiative to democratize academic research. A two-time TEDx speaker and board member at Katapult Accelerator, Brede stands at the crossroads of AI, ethics, and open science.
Outlook: Europe’s Tech Future Is Female
These 25 extraordinary women are not just leading teams—they’re leading revolutions. Their work spans every facet of technology: sustainability, AI, fintech, healthcare, aerospace, and beyond. Together, they embody Europe’s innovation spirit—bold, inclusive, and purpose-driven.
As we look ahead to 2025 and beyond, one thing is certain: the future of European tech is bright—and powered by women
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