Expats.cz: The Women’s Network: Shaping careers and building community at Commerzbank

Published On: 9. 12. 2024

A new network is empowering employees by creating connections and lending support and allyship, to women in tech and finance.

In January 2024, Olga Galochkina, an IT Product Owner at Commerzbank, and her 4 colleagues launched the Women’s Network to foster community and support for women across the bank’s Prague offices.

“While I feel strong support from my male colleagues, I also recognize the unique support that women can offer each other. This inspired me to create a community that now includes 172 members,” she explains.

In this interview, Olga shares her perspective on the Women’s Network – its journey, achievements, and plans to create a lasting impact within the organization and beyond. From the establishment of events like “Open Dialogue” sessions (which feature inspiring career stories) to a partnership with the Courage Network, the Women’s Network has steadily grown its reach, driven by a clear vision: to empower, connect, and support women throughout Commerzbank Czech Republic.

About ABSL Czech Republic

ABSL (Association of Business Service Leaders in the Czech Republic) is an association of companies operating in the shared business services sector, which represents a strong generator of employment in the Czech Republic. ABSL was established in 2013 to foster companies in the business services sector, share best practices and help to develop the activities of its members and other entities operating in this segment. At the same time, ABSL provides support to foreign investors who want to establish their business services centres in the Czech Republic. Currently, there are nearly 400 centres in the Czech Republic employing 160,000 people. For more information, please visit www.absl.cz.