RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING Achieves WBE and WOSB Certification, Strengthening Its Best-in-Class Status Across Industries

Published on September 26, 2025

[New York, NY – September 26, 2025] – RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING, a global leader in social listening, consumer insights, and market research, proudly announces its official certification as both a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).

These certifications represent a major milestone in RILA’s journey, placing the company among a select group of women-led firms recognized by both the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration. For existing clients, this strengthens supplier diversity partnerships; for new clients, it signals an opportunity to work with a globally recognized, women-owned firm trusted by Fortune 500 companies and innovators across industries.

Certified Beyond Best-in-Class

With the addition of WBE and WOSB, RILA now holds a suite of elite credentials that reinforce its global reputation:

WBE & WOSB-Certified – recognized as a women-owned enterprise meeting the highest standards of ownership, leadership, and governance.

ISO-Certified – demonstrating strict adherence to international standards of quality, security, and compliance.

Pharmacovigilance-Certified – underscoring advanced expertise in patient safety, compliance, and regulatory rigor for life sciences clients.

Together, these certifications confirm RILA’s commitment to excellence, compliance, and innovation, positioning the firm beyond best-in-class in consulting, research, and analytics.

Serving All Categories, All Industries

While RILA has built a reputation as a trusted partner to healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations, its impact spans retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), financial services, and technology.

RILA empowers organizations across categories to:

Track market trends and consumer behaviors at scale

Benchmark competitors and identify disruptive shifts

Mitigate risk and manage brand reputation in real time

Guide product development and customer experience with insights-driven strategy

For Fortune 500 clients, WBE/WOSB certification enhances supplier diversity and ESG initiatives. For emerging companies, it offers an opportunity to collaborate with a globally certified, women-owned consultancy that delivers data-driven clarity and competitive advantage.

A Milestone for Women-Led Business

Founder and CEO Tsvetta Kaleynska shared:

“Becoming both WBE- and WOSB-certified is an incredible milestone for RILA. It reflects not just who leads this company, but how we lead—with integrity, global expertise, and a commitment to setting new standards across industries. Our certifications put a bow on RILA’s promise: excellence, trust, and innovation for every client, everywhere.”

About RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING

Founded in 2019, RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING is an award-winning international agency headquartered in New York City. Specializing in social listening, consumer research, analytics, and insights-driven strategy, RILA partners with global brands across pharma, retail, CPG, finance, and technology.

Recognized by Forbes, Associated Press, Financial Times, Sky News, and Bloomberg TV, RILA continues to deliver trusted research and consulting solutions for clients worldwide.

With dual WBE and WOSB certification, alongside ISO and Pharmacovigilance credentials, RILA GLOBAL CONSULTING cements its position as a beyond best-in-class agency for organizations seeking trusted insights, compliance, and innovation at scale.

Learn more at www.RILAglobal.com.

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