Begonia Vazquez Merayo

Begonia Merayo, founder and CEO of Why Consult, is a cosmopolitan entrepreneur who has made it her mission to harness the power of diversity for organizations, teams and leaders. Her pioneering spirit and more than 20 years of experience as an executive in the C-suite of global companies driving brands worldwide led her to found Why Consult in 2011, championing diversity as a catalyst for innovation. Since then, Begonia has been helping organizations recruit and retain women up to board level and shaping the future of work by creating a new leadership culture. In 2018, she launched net4tec | 4 feMale careers in technology, a global network that has grown to over 1,500 members and promotes diversity and careers for women in technology through a strong international ecosystem and community support.
Begonia is a serial entrepreneur, advisory board member, coach, mentor and inspirational keynote speaker in the DACH region and internationally.