Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo named Overall Winner for Professional Services in AFR Women in Leadership Awards 2026

Australia-Dentons Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Maureen Migliazzo, has been named the Overall Winner in the Professional Services category at the Australian Financial Review Women in Leadership Awards 2026.

These prestigious awards highlight the work and achievements of women in corporate senior leadership positions.

Dentons Australia Chair, Amber Warren, offered her congratulations to Dr. Migliazzo. "Maureen's achievement highlights her dedication, hard work and commitment to great leadership."

Commenting on her win, Dr. Migliazzo said, "I don't see this work as an individual achievement, but rather a reflection of the incredible people I've had the privilege to work with and learn from over the years."

When asked what she was most proud of, Dr. Migliazzo said "creating an environment where others can do their best work - where people feel empowered, trusted and confident to step forward."

"Professional services is, at its core, a people business, and I've been fortunate to be surrounded by colleagues and teams who challenge, support, and inspire me every day."

"Leadership, for me, has never been about having all the answers. It's about creating an environment where others can do their best work-where people feel empowered, trusted, and confident to step forward. Importantly, it's about being willing to evolve, because the model of leadership that got us here won't necessarily take us forward."

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