Shelley Zalis's Linkedin Analytics

Shelley Zalis—CEO, Founder, and “Chief Troublemaker” of The Female Quotient—is a trailblazing entrepreneur, three-time movement maker, and global advocate for building workplaces that work for everyone. She is redefining leadership and driving systemic change. At The Female Quotient, Zalis built the largest global community of women in business, uniting more than 6 million professionals across 30 industries in more than 100 countries. The organization is renowned for The FQ Lounge, inclusive spaces at industry conferences where leaders convene to share ideas and create a more modern workplace. Previously, Zalis transformed the market research sector by founding Online Testing Exchange (OTX), which she later sold to Ipsos. She also co-created #SeeHer, an initiative promoting accurate portrayals of women and girls in media. A sought-after thought leader, Zalis is a LinkedIn Top 20 Most Influential Voice and a contributor to TIME, Forbes, and IMD. Her accolades include the Matrix Award, Industry Legend Award, Mosaic Award, EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and a spot on the Global Leaders 50 List. In 2024, The Female Quotient was named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter. Through bold leadership and innovative action, Zalis is creating a new blueprint for workplace transformation.