“Women are not making it to the top. A hundred and ninety heads of state; nine are women. Of all the people in parliament in the world, thirteen per cent are women. In the corporate sector, women at the top - C-level jobs, board seats - tops out at fifteen, sixteen per cent.”

Sheryl Sandberg is an American business executive and author of the 2013 book *Lean In*. She served as the COO of Facebook and is known for her advocacy on gender equality, leadership, and workplace culture. Her work explores challenges faced by women in professional settings and offers practical strategies for career advancement.