Baron makes history as Ford SAâs first female CFO in 97 years
By Dineo Faku
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FORD SOUTH Africa has appointed seasoned executive Yota Baron as its first female chief financial officer (CFO) in the companyâs 97-year history, the group said yesterday.
Originally from South Africa, Baron has spent her 31-year career at Ford, and succeeds Joseph Verga, who will be repatriating to the US after four years as CFO.
Commenting on the appointment, Ford South Africaâs managing director, Neale Hill, said it was fitting that the announcement of Yotaâs appointment was made in August, Womenâs Month, as she would be Ford South Africaâs first female CFO.
UAE business leaders commit to gender parity, praise nation’s achievements in women empowerment sandhya@khaleejtimes.com Filed on March 8, 2021
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, ‘Choose to Challenge’ reflects the UAE’s approach to empowering women.
The accomplishments of women in the UAE in all walks of life – from space research to working on the frontlines of the fight against Covid – demonstrate the significant strides the nation has made in achieving gender parity.
Celebrating the International Women’s Day, business leaders in the UAE have committed to further promoting gender parity at the work place. Praising the enabling growth environment of the nation and the leadership’s commitment to women empowerment, they said the UAE has set a benchmark in nurturing the skills of women and in inspiring them to play a strong role in nation-building.