Forum
Stratos
Stratos
A global, invitation-only leadership forum at the apex of financial services
Ongoing connection through a global leadership platform
Ongoing connection through a global leadership platform
The Stratos community of female C-suite executives comes together through flagship global and regional convenings, complemented by continuous discussion and connection across regions. This year-round model helps leaders stay engaged with the issues, relationships, and perspectives that matter most.
Our 2026 program includes:
- Global Leadership Reception at Davos (January)
- Global Executive Symposium (April)
- Australia Executive Roundtable (June)
- India Leadership Dialogues (July)
- EMEA Leadership Summit (September)
- APAC Leadership Summit (November)
Our community of global leaders
Our community of global leaders
Stewarded globally by Bain, Stratos transcends functional disciplines and institutional agendas to provide a private forum for authentic peer dialogue among top-tier female leaders.
2022
The year our community was founded, grounded in connection and shared purpose
400+
members around the world
6
annual flagship events
4
global regions
"Stratos is where courageous leadership meets shared purpose. It’s a space to be bold, to question, and to act together in shaping the future of our industry."
Amanda Blanc DBE
Group CEO, Aviva
"Leadership today is about making choices not just for performance, but for long-term impact on customers, institutions, and society."
Debbie Crosbie DBE
Group CEO, Nationwide
"Stratos is a great platform to drive positive change in the industry and continue to pave the way for women in financial services."
Tan Su Shan
Group CEO, DBS Bank
"Finance needs more women who not only start in financial services but stay in financial services. It needs more women who dare to dream big and don't give up on their dreams."
Anu Aiyengar
Global Head of Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions, J.P. Morgan
