Industry leader named four-time international finalist

AIS Water CEO Elena Gosse has been named a finalist in four categories of the international Women Changing the World Awards with winners to be named by Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, at a gala ceremony in London on May 25, 2024.

The Women Changing the World Awards are a global awards program recognising the work of incredible women making a positive difference in the world across a range of industries and areas including business, sustainability, leadership, health, education, product development, innovation and technology.

Gosse’s extensive public speaking and charity work helps to encourage women to find their voice and embrace leadership. She is also passionate about raising awareness and funds to help end domestic and family violence.

She is a finalist in four Women Changing the World Award categories: Business of the Year, Hall of Fame, Migrant Leadership Award and Thought Leader of the Year.

An immigrant from Russia who didn’t speak English when she arrived in Australia, Gosse has overcome gender discrimination and a childhood plagued by domestic and family violence. She now works to encourage women to keep striving for their dreams, regardless of their situation.

She has won more than 55 business and personal awards and holds two university degrees. In June 2022 Elena was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her services to manufacturing and the community.

Image: Elena Gosse outside AIS Water's head office in Brisbane