Nutanix Women in EMEA

Together we rise. Empowering women in Tech across EMEA

Welcome to Women in EMEA by Nutanix - a vibrant and inclusive initiative dedicated to empowering women across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our mission is to foster personal and professional growth through four transformative pillars: Confidence, Resilience, Success, and Leadership.

Our Pillars of Empowerment

Confidence

Cultivating self-belief and amplifying your voice

Resilience

Navigating change and overcoming challenges

Success

Defining and achieving your unique goals

Leadership

Inspiring others and leading with purpose

Confidence
Resilience

Meet the Women in EMEA Leaders

Our initiative is led by passionate, visionary women across Nutanix who are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and empowerment.

Reshma Naik

Director, System Engineering, MEA

Carmen Pépin

Sales Strategy Initiative Manager, EMEA

Giulia Borracci

Director of Public Relations, EMEA & LATAM

Chrystelle Bernard

Account Manager, Switzerland

Sarah Belete

Sales Chief of Staff, EMEA

Daniela Echelmeyer

Snr Program & Sales Enablement Manager, EMEA

Sush Kajaria

Alliance Sales Director, EMEA

Andrea Marston

Director Talent Acquisition, EMEA

Alexandra Mottier

Snr Business Partner, FRANWA

Book Club Highlights & Discussions

The Confidence Code by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman is not just about feeling confident; it's about understanding confidence as a strategic skill. Based on neuroscience, psychology, and interviews with top female leaders, the book explores why so many capable women doubt themselves and how to overcome that.

Motivational Moments: Curated Video Series

Confidence Boost for Future Leaders

Want to build your confidence or uplift the women around you?

Don't miss this powerful TED Talk by Sheryl Sandberg:

Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

Empowerment Through Bravery

Why are we raising our girls to be perfect, but our boys to be brave?

In this inspiring TED Talk, Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code, explores how encouraging bravery over perfection can unlock the full potential of young women:

Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection

Boost Your Confidence with Body Language!

Ever wondered how your posture affects your mindset?

Check out this compelling TED Talk by Amy Cuddy:

Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are

Unlock the Power of Confidence!

Confidence isn't just a trait—it's a catalyst for action and change.

How to Build Your Confidence—and Spark It in Others by Brittany Packnett Cunningham

Watch the TED Talk

Podcast Picks: Empowering Episodes from Around the Web

What if you became the confident version of yourself, starting today?

Technically Confident – Podcast by Charlotte Fuller

Technically Confident is a podcast for ambitious women in tech who want to overcome their limitations and empower themselves to build a beautiful life and career.

Voice of Her: Conversations with Women in Tech

In our latest interview, Anja Gugoski, Deal Desk Manager for EMEA, offers a deeply personal take on resilience, from wisdom passed down by her grandmother to navigating corporate complexity. She reminds us that true strength is not the absence of struggle, but the courage to pause, recalibrate, and keep going.

"Confidence says, 'I can do this.' Resilience says, 'I will do this.'"

26 November 2025

Book Club Highlights and Discussions

Michelle Obama's Becoming is more than a memoir. It is a masterclass in endurance. Across every chapter of her life, Obama shows that resilience is not a destination, but a continuous practice of staying true to yourself: believing in your own worth, daring to pivot when the path no longer fits, and embracing imperfection as part of the journey.

"Becoming is not about reaching a peak. It's about moving forward, adapting, and existing with courage."

26 November 2025

Motivational Moments: Curated Video Series

These curated talks reframe resilience, not as bouncing back, but as building forward. From Joana Baquero on the daily decisions that shape our mindset, to Simon Sinek on leading with both stability and flexibility, to Dr. Kelly Culver's roadmap for proactive resilience planning, each talk offers a practical lens for thriving in a fast-moving world.

26 November 2025

Podcast Picks: Empowering Episodes from Around the Web

Two standout episodes explore what it really takes to rise through life's toughest moments. In She Rises, Leah Davidson and Molly Claire unpack how nervous system health helps us move from burnout to growth. In Resilience Is Key, Alexis Snelling makes the case that lasting strength is built not in isolation, but through community and compassion.

26 November 2025

Articles

In Women's Mental Resilience 2025, Abhasa reframes resilience as something we can actively build, protect, and share, not just something we are expected to have. The piece is a timely reminder to set boundaries, prioritise emotional wellbeing, and let go of perfectionism.

"You don't have to be everything to everyone." Real resilience is showing up with care, clarity, and consistency.

On-Demand Content

Missed an event or want to revisit a powerful session?
Explore our growing library of recorded content:

Voice of Her: Conversations with Women in Tech

“Confidence is a Journey” with Benedetta Montich

We just wrapped an inspiring conversation with Benedetta Montich, Channel Sales Program Manager, who shared her personal and professional journey in building self-confidence, from tearful swim meets as a child to navigating corporate life with courage and authenticity.

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Confidence as a Belief System” with Nada Khan

We’re excited to share a powerful and deeply personal conversation with Nada Khan, Regional Director of Marketing for Emerging Markets, as she opens up about what confidence truly means, beyond titles and achievements.

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Join the Movement

Whether you're just starting your career or leading a team, the Women in EMEA initiative is here to support your journey.

Job opportunities

Mentorship Program