During March, in honor of Women’s History month, GLI is highlighting women led businesses in Greater Louisville and the #GreatLouisvilleLeaders who are behind some of our most successful and influential companies.

Where better to start than with our own entirely female Leadership team here at GLI, led by President and CEO, Sarah Davasher-Wisdom.

Davasher-Wisdom has been with Greater Louisville Inc. since 2014, rising from leading GLI’s government affairs activities as vice president of government affairs to President & Chief Executive Officer in January 2020. In this role, Ms. Davasher-Wisdom provides strategic leadership of the organization and works alongside the leadership team consisting of five other women:

Rebecca Wood, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Investor Development

Deana Epperly Karem, Senior Vice President, Regional Economic Growth

Shawna Burton, Vice President, Engagement and Organizational Advancement

Iris Wilbur Glick, Vice President, Public Policy and Government Relations

Carla Wright, Chief Financial Officer

Together GLI’s leadership oversees a team comprised of 75% female employees spanning Advocacy efforts, Investor Engagement and Regional Growth.

Greater Louisville Inc. is proud to boast a female President & CEO who has been honored for countless awards including 2020 Louisville Business First’s Enterprising Woman & 2020 Business First’s National Influencers to Watch.

If you are a GLI investor and would like to see your female leader and business featured in this month long spotlight, please contact Jordan Noble at jnoble@greaterlouisville.com