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Raising a glass to leadership: highlights from the Women who Wine event

Emmeline Kuhn 13 Oct 2025

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Emmeline Kuhn and the team recently hosted their first-ever ‘Women Who Wine’ event in New York. Crafted to combine leadership insights with meaningful networking, the evening provided an elegant backdrop for discussion, discovery, and connection among women shaping the financial services sector and beyond.

The highlight of the evening was an engaging session with Lauren McPhate, a seasoned sommelier whose expertise spans vineyards across the globe. Participants explored the fascinating world of woman-owned wineries, learning not only about wine but also the stories of entrepreneurship, innovation, and resilience that each vineyard represents. The experience was both educational and celebratory, a true testament to women supporting women.

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Beyond the wine, the conversations sparked by the group of accomplished executives were equally enriching. Topics ranged from the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business to risk management and change management initiatives, reflecting the complex challenges that modern leaders navigate daily.

“I’m looking forward to continuing the conversations that began around the table.”

The inaugural Women Who Wine event marks the first in a series, with future gatherings poised to continue fostering meaningful dialogue, professional growth, and community among executive women. For those eager to learn more or participate in upcoming events, please reach out to Emmeline Kuhn.

Emmeline Kuhn

Emmeline Kuhn is a Partner in Leathwaite’s Global Operations and Technology Practice. The practice partners with global financial services, technology, fintech, telecommunications, energy, healthcare and retail businesses to assist them with benchmarking, executive search and market intelligence. With over 20…

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