About: Maggie

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Professor Maggie O’Carroll is Chief Executive of The Women’s Organisation and a recognised leader in driving innovation, policy influence, and inclusive economic development. With a career spanning academia, enterprise support, and social innovation, she brings a distinctive blend of strategic leadership and evidence-based practice to advancing women’s social and economic participation and productivity. Maggie has led the organisation’s evolution into a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence, delivering innovative programmes that support women in health, technology, business development, employment, and leadership. Her work is underpinned by a strong commitment to embedding equality, advancing social value, and improving outcomes in women’s health as a critical driver of economic inclusion and workforce productivity. A passionate advocate for systems change, Maggie works at the intersection of policy, practice, and research shaping agendas that address structural inequalities and unlock the full potential of women in the economy. She has played a key role in influencing regional and national strategies, ensuring that women’s entrepreneurship, health, and wellbeing are recognised as central to sustainable economic growth. As a Professor, Maggie continues to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge exchange, strengthening the evidence base around women’s enterprise, social innovation, and inclusive growth. Her leadership is defined by a focus on innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact at scale.

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