The Women Presidents Organization announces the businesses on this year’s list ahead of annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum  

NEW YORK – May 15, 2024 – Today, the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) announced the businesses recognized on the annual 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies ranking, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase. Companies in the health and wellness industries lead this year’s list, alongside firms specializing in security, technology, staffing, human capital management and professional services.

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The full list of honorees is available here.  

“The business leaders recognized on this year’s 50 Fastest are at the forefront of dynamic, fast moving industries. Their growth, geographic reach and performance is impressive and deserving of celebration,” said Thelma Ferguson, Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Vice Chair of Commercial Banking for JPMorgan Chase. “We are proud to join the WPO in honoring these individuals and helping them access networks and resources to support their continued success.”  

“We continue to be impressed with the way today’s leaders navigate challenges and steer their businesses toward success, all while building innovative products and company cultures,” said Camille Burns, CEO of Women Presidents Organization. “It is an honor to hear these women’s stories and we look forward to celebrating their many accomplishments at this year’s WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum.”  

2024 Ranking Characteristics  

To qualify for the ranking, the WPO requires businesses to be privately held and woman-owned or -led with annual revenues of at least $500,000 in each of the past five years. Applicants were not required to join or be members of the WPO. All eligible companies were ranked according to a sales growth formula created by the WPO that combines percentage and absolute growth.  

From January to December of 2023, the businesses recognized on the 50 Fastest list generated a combined $7 billion in revenue and collectively employed more than 18,000 people. A majority of this year’s honorees conduct business globally and with Fortune 1000 companies, with nearly all honored leaders still playing an active role in the day-to-day operations of their businesses.  

More about this year’s 50 Fastest:  

• Average honoree age: 54  
• Average years in business: 11  
• 94% started the business  
• 72% do business globally  

ABOUT WOMEN PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATION (WPO)  

The Women Presidents Organization (WPO) is a non-profit membership organization. Dynamic and diverse women business leaders around the world join to tap into collective insight. They gain exclusive access to entrepreneurial equals, innovative ideas, and executive education. WPO members guide their businesses to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business). Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally facilitated peer advisory group for members. Here, they can harness the momentum of their successes. They also cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. Learn more at www.women-presidents.com.  

ABOUT JPMORGAN CHASE  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United States of America (“U.S.”), with operations worldwide. JPMorgan Chase had $4.1 trillion in assets and $337 billion in stockholders’ equity as of March 31, 2024. The Firm is a leader in various sectors, including investment banking and financial services. They excel in services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. Under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands, the Firm serves millions of customers in the U.S. Additionally, they serve many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients globally. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.