The path ahead for women interested in a career in tech is being paved by forward-thinking leaders like Louise Stigwood and Michelle Hardie. “When I joined nine years ago, the business was very different, as was our customers’ perception of cloud,” says Stigwood. “I love seeing my mentees grow and evolve over time – so rewarding!”Similar to Hardie, Stigwood is a vocal advocate for cross-generational support. And that, according to Stigwood, is the real opportunity: “Technology needs women – and it needs women in leadership”. Leaders like Stigwood and Hardie are championing change from the top, and AWS is proving that inclusion is core to sustainable innovation – and the future of the Australian tech workforce.