Noreen Qamar

I attribute my success to a combination of resilience, continuous learning, and the courage to make decisions aligned with my values. Success, for me, has never been about perfection — it has been about showing up consistently, choosing growth even in discomfort, and surrounding myself with people who challenge and support me.

I also attribute my success to my daughter, who remains one of my greatest driving forces. Watching her step into her own life, with strength and ambition, fuels my determination to evolve and reinvent myself at every stage. She reminds me that growth has no age limit and that legacy is lived — not just left behind.

I owe a great deal of who I am to the strong women who came before me — their strength, wisdom, and sacrifices accompany me into every room I walk into. Their footsteps paved my path, and my footsteps clear the way for those who will follow — including my daughter.

And in this journey, I have also learned that success is not measured solely in outcomes, titles, or milestones — but in connection. People who see me not just as a role, a title, or a resource — but as a companion, a collaborator — remind me that trust is, itself, a form of success. Being valued, understood, and genuinely partnered with is one of the greatest honors of my life and work.

The best career advice I’ve ever received was to never abandon who I am in order to belong. Titles change, roles shift, but integrity — that is what people remember

My advice to young women entering this industry is: don’t wait to be invited to the table — take ownership of your seat. Ask questions, speak with conviction, and don’t apologize for being ambitious. Your perspective is not just welcomed; it’s needed.

The biggest challenge in our field right now is the unprecedented pace of change. Technology — especially AI, automation, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation — is evolving faster than most organizations are structurally prepared to adapt. Many companies are still operating with legacy mindsets, siloed teams, and slow decision-making models, which creates friction when scaling innovation and delivering business outcomes.

At the same time, this challenge is also our greatest opportunity. We are in a moment where the organizations — and leaders — who can translate complexity into clarity, align cross-functional teams, and drive transformation with both structure and empathy will be the ones who define the next decade. There is tremendous opportunity for women, especially, to step into leadership roles where emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and human-centered decision-making are increasingly recognized as critical to success.

The values that guide me — both in my work and my personal life — are integrity, alignment, and resilience. I believe in doing what is right even when it’s uncomfortable, in making decisions that reflect who I am rather than what others expect of me, and in rising stronger from every chapter of my journey. I am committed to continuous growth, meaningful purpose, and building a legacy that reflects strength, compassion, and intention. Above all, I value genuine connection — relationships rooted in trust, respect, and collaboration — because success, to me, is not just about what we achieve, but who we become and who we lift along the way.