FEN Uchile, MIT and Mujeres Empresarias team up to develop the next generation of women board directors.

The School of Economics and Business of the University of Chile (FEN Uchile) is part of a historic international collaboration bringing the “MIT Sloan Women on Boards” program to Chile, with the goal of preparing and positioning women leaders to serve on corporate boards in Chile and across the region.

Strengthening its leadership in executive education and its commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable economy, FEN Uchile has announced a unique alliance with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Mujeres Empresarias, to launch the MIT Sloan Women on Boards Chile (MSWoB) program — a highly regarded initiative aimed at high-level women professionals looking to accelerate their journey toward leadership roles in major corporate boards in Chile and Latin America.

With the support and expertise of these three institutions, the MSWoB program — which has already had a successful edition in Mexico — expects to welcome 50 women from Chile and other countries in the region, offering a rich national and international learning experience that will strengthen their knowledge, expand their networks, and provide access to continuous training at MIT for five years.
In Chile, less than 16% of board positions are held by women — a figure that, while slowly increasing, still reflects a significant gender gap.

This reality, which is also present in many other countries across the region, has led MIT to design, alongside prestigious local partners, a high-level program to help women reach the spaces where the most critical decisions are made.

More than a program — a transformative experience
MSWoB offers a unique combination of top-tier academic training, connections with the business world, and international exposure. Participants will attend classes taught by leading MIT Sloan professors, such as Roberto Rigobon and Shari Loessberg, covering essential topics including leadership, finance, sustainability, ethics, and governance.

In addition, participants will take part in three intensive sessions in Santiago, Chile, where they will connect with headhunters, experienced board members, and leaders who are actively driving change in the private sector. The program concludes with an on-campus experience in Boston, which includes workshops, networking activities, and a graduation ceremony held at one of the world’s most prestigious academic institutions.

MIT for Life: a lifelong community
Being part of MSWoB does not end when the academic calendar does. The program offers a long-term connection to MIT, giving participants access to elective courses over a five-year period.
Graduates also join a strategic network designed to amplify their visibility and open new opportunities. Their profiles are added to the renowned "Magic List," distributed to boards and key headhunting firms. They also receive personalized mentoring from corporate governance experts and the backing of influential sponsors committed to elevating women into leadership positions.

Three institutions, one shared mission
The program is made possible through the collaboration of three institutions with complementary strengths: MIT Sloan, providing academic excellence and a global network; FEN Uchile, recognized for its leadership in executive education and high-level training in Chile; and Mujeres Empresarias, a Chilean non-profit organization with more than 20 years of experience promoting female leadership and increasing women’s participation in corporate boards through its renowned Board of Women program.

Together, they bring to life an initiative that not only provides the tools — but opens real doors — for more women to access senior leadership spaces.

This program is the boost many women have been waiting for to finally reach the spaces where the most important decisions are made — a unique alliance that will mark a turning point in the composition of boardrooms in Chile.