African Antitrust editor

WomenAT, a platform dedicated to connecting and promoting women professionals worldwide, is set to launch in South Africa on 6 July 2023. The launch event represents a significant milestone for WomenAT as it expands its mission to empower women professionals in the field of competition policy and regulation. One of the key highlights of the event is a panel discussion centered around the role of competition policy and regulation in South Africa’s challenging economic climate. Esteemed facilitator Yasmin Carrim will lead the discussion, joined by industry experts who will provide valuable insights.

W@Competition, was initially launched in Brussels in 2016, drawing inspiration from the rich antitrust policy heritage of the city. Since then, it has successfully established national branches across Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UK. The organization has further expanded its influence with regional branches in the CEE, Iberia, and Nordic regions. In the Americas, the Washington DC branch caters to women antitrust professionals in the US, Canada, Central, and South Americas.

Primerio South African directors, John Oxenham and Michael-James Currie says that “Primerio is a proud supporter of WomenAT and looks forward to more collaborative initiatives. We are particularly proud of the contribution and initiative demonstrated by Primerio’s Gina Lodolo and Jemma Muller, who are part of the Executive Committee of W@CompetitionZA and who contributed to making this timely event happen”.

The launch of WomenAT in South Africa signifies a major step towards empowering women professionals in the country’s competition policy and regulation sector. By facilitating connections, promoting knowledge-sharing, and advocating for gender diversity, WomenAT is poised to make a significant impact in fostering an inclusive and thriving professional community.

For those who are interesting in attending the event, please reach out to Gina or Jemma.