Iris Powered by Generali’s Paige Schaffer Named as a Top 50 Women Leader in Software

WASHINGTON – February 19, 2025 – Iris^® Powered by Generali (“Iris”), provider of a proprietary identity and cyber protection platform, today announced that CEO, Paige Schaffer, has been named as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Software of 2024 by The Software Report.

“We"I’m truly honored to be named among The Software Report’s Top 50 Women Leaders in Software, standing alongside so many inspiring women shaping the future of software" said Paige Schaffer, CEO of Iris^® Powered by Generali. " I also acknowledge how fortunate we are that our larger global parent organization, Generali, champions women in CEO roles, with research showing companies led by female CEOs often see greater profits, higher employee satisfaction, and enhanced innovation. I’m proud to be a part of an incredible team that recognizes how crucial gender representation is throughout our organization. At Iris, we’re keenly aware that our identity and cyber protection technology must be designed and developed through an inclusive lens so that it engages all types of users.”

Under Schaffer’s leadership, Iris has continued to expand its identity and cyber protection solutions across the globe, while maintaining a culture that empowers women in technology. Iris has a leadership team that stands out in the software industry, with 45% women filling these roles. This recognition from The Software Report comes at a particularly meaningful time, just ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, with this year’s theme being Accelerate Action. Iris remains committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where women not only lead but also shape the future of the cybersecurity industry.

“With a strong female leadership team at Iris, we’re proud to foster an environment where diverse perspectives and viewpoints are amplified. We know it’s one of the special things about our organization – particularly in a space that has historically been male-dominated,” Aditi Nayak, VP of Product Delivery and QA at Iris, commented. “As we approach International Women’s Day, this recognition of Paige highlights the impact that women in technology continue to make—not just at Iris, but across the entire industry.”

The Software Report’s annual award recognizes women leaders who have stepped up to take control of their respective segment of their company and deliver outstanding results. The recipients were carefully selected following a thorough nomination process comprising of input from colleagues, peers, and experts in the software industry in addition to in-house research conducted by The Software Report. Paige was also recently recognized by The Software Report for her excellence, being named one of the Top 50 Software CEOs of 2024. 

The full Top 50 Women Leaders in Software of 2024 list is viewable here: https://www.thesoftwarereport.com/the-top-50-women-leaders-in-software-of-2024/ 

About Iris^® Powered by Generali

Iris^® Powered by Generali is a B2B2C global identity and cyber protection company owned by the 190-year-old multinational insurance company, Generali, that is passionate about not just developing effective identity protection solutions but also integrating them into people’s lives in a meaningful and impactful way. Today, we partner with some of the world’s most well-known brands, protecting their people how they want to be protected, no matter where they are.

To learn more about Iris’ offerings, please visit  https://www.irisidentityprotection.com/.

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