Dr. Gabi Kratochwil

  • award winning provider of intercultural training, coaching and consultancy on the arab world, diversity management, women & leadership
  • counting a large number of the world’s leading international enterprises and organisations on her list of clients
  • member of the board of directors of the ghorfa arab-german chamber of commerce and industry since 2006
  • initiated the arab-german businesswomen dialogue in 2006
  • her intercultural business handbook on the arab world has been ranked No. 5 in the top management books by the financial times
  • her book on successful women in the arab world set a milestone
  • as a high impact change maker she advises policy makers, academics and business leaders

“Building bridges across cultures, connecting people and empowering women are strategic imperatives for successful economics and sustainable development on a global scale.
They are key drivers for creativity, innovation and growth to help find answers to the many challenges of our 21st century.“

Dr. Gabi Kratochwil, Chairwoman GAWBL-Summit 2018


„I firmly believe in the power of female global networks.
Growing together through exchange, networking and partnerships. Working together for a more gender balanced, inclusive and sustainable future. Let us be open to new ideas, be bold and learn from each other.“

Dr. Gabi Kratochwil

Founder & Chairwoman
German-Arab Women Business Leaders (GAWBL)
Winner Global Diversity Leadership Award 2017
Winner World Women Leadership Achievement Award 2015