Dawn Nathan-Jones

Dawn Nathan-Jones

Business leader, social entrepreneur and CEO of Over the Rainbow

Dawn Nathan-Jones joins the panel of judges for the eighth consecutive year. Currently the CEO of Over the Rainbow – a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems via training, mentorship and strategic connections – Dawn has built an impressive legacy of leadership. With 40 years of experience in the transport, car rental, tourism, hospitality and various service industries, she embodies a feisty entrepreneurial spirit that inspires and empowers women, youth and start-ups alike. She believes that women leaders share a moral responsibility to uplift and support one another.

What Dawn is looking for: ‘I’m looking for women entrepreneurs who lead with purpose and resilience. I value leaders who turn challenges into opportunities, showing that success is about adaptability and courage.’