As the world reconvenes to shape the global agenda, complex issues pertaining to the current state of international security and peace are at the forefront of public-private sector debates. In a year marked by the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, increasing tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and the most severe escalations in the Israel-Hamas war to date, contributions from across all sectors towards collective security are paramount. Though women have held some of the highest-ranking national security positions across the public and private sector industries across the globe, the overall number of representation in such decision-making positions remains relatively low. As such, join this conversation composed solely of female leaders across strategic security positions, and hear their insights on the current state of geopolitical dynamics and the imperative need to continue diversifying C-suite representation around the world to ensure the consideration of well-rounded perspectives.