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Calling all female leaders: The SW50 programme needs you to join the global community

23/12/2025
Santander SW50 2026 Female leaders opportunity

50 women,1 global stage. Santander W50 is back!

If you’re a senior executive or part of the C-suite, and want to strengthen your leadership style, now’s your chance. You could become part of a network of inspiring women shaping the future.

If you're 1 of 50 women selected from your country, you’ll:

  • Join the Santander SW50 global community of women leaders
  • Access an exclusive online leadership course, created with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
  • Be invited to a national event with other SW50 leaders
  • Have the option to apply to join the Santander W50 Global 2026 programme, a 5-day experience at LSE in London.

Don't miss out on your chance to take your next step as a leader.

How to participate 

You can find out more about the programme and hear from previous participants here:  Santander W50 

To apply, simply register on the open academy platform and complete your application from the link below. 

Applicants will be asked to submit: 

  • A concise professional biography 

  • A motivation letter describing their leadership journey, impact, and why they should be part of the programme

Applications are open until Wednesday 7 January 2026. 

Apply now for #SW50 2026 - it starts here

 

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.