IN SHORT

The daughter of expats who lived in several countries, Paula Santilli saw up close what international business was all about. But when she set off on her own path, she noticed there were not that many women at big corporations she could look up to. No matter—she still succeeded, fast becoming the role model she had lacked. Neither did she forget who helped her along the way, authoring a book to thank all her mentors and spread their invaluable advice.