2023
Griselda Togobo
Griselda began her career as an electrical engineer, she then veered into business having been influenced by the challenges and
Simone Robinson
Simone is a dynamic speaker, published writer and thought leader committed to dismantling barriers and creating positive change in the
Dr Khadija Owusu
Dr Khadija Owusu is an award-winning Leader, International Speaker and Junior Doctor. She is the Founder of AKAYA, Director of
Bonita Norris
Bonita Norris was the youngest person ever to reach both the summit of Everest and the North Pole. She has
Anna Gray
Anna Gray is Head of Marketing & Communications at Severfield plc, the UK’s market leader in structural steel where she
Genelle Aldred
Genelle Aldred is an Author, Broadcaster and Consultant for all things communication. She is currently Deputy Chair of Women in
Sheridan Ash
Sheridan, 2022 Forward Ladies Business Woman Of The Year, is a leader in Technology Innovation at PwC, and Founder and
Emma Byrne
Emma is an honest-to-goodness robot scientist who, when she’s not developing intelligent systems, writes for Forbes, the FT and the
Gillian Hosier
Gillian is Head of Philanthropy for The Open University and brings over 11 years’ experience in fundraising for the higher
Hannah Duraid
Hannah Duraid is a multi-award-winning young entrepreneur, best known for founding The Great Escape Game, an immersive escape room attraction. Since
Julianne Antrobus
Julianne is a nuclear energy specialist with over 20 years experience of working in the sector in strategic, commercial and
Emma Davies
Emma is a partner at Grant Thornton, one of the UK’s largest professional services firms. She is Practice Leader of the
Ajaz Ahmed
Ajaz Ahmed is best known for being the founder of Freeserve, which was once the UK’s largest ISP and is
Sahar Hashemi
In 1995 Sahar Hashemi founded Coffee Republic, and built it into one of the UK’s most recognised high street brands
Professor George Lodorfos
Professor George Lodorfos is Dean of Leeds Business School at Leeds Beckett University. He is an electrical and electronic engineer by
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Lisa Kelly
Lisa assumed the role of Head of BTC UK & Ireland in January 2016. She is also a member of
Lara Oyesanya
Lara is a seasoned financial services chief legal officer, general counsel, and company secretary with international experience. She’s skilled in
Ali Gayward
Ali has over thirty years’ experience in the travel industry working with British Airways, American Express Travel, Sabre, American Airlines,
Debra White
Recently retired Customer Experience Director, Small Business Banking, HSBC UK Debra White has been a Retail and Commercial Banker with
Rachel Hannan
Rachel has gained experience in the corporate world, as founder of her own businesses, and as an Angel Investor. Co-founding
Professor Nigel Lockett
Professor Nigel Lockett is a senior academic, experienced mentor, serial entrepreneur and community leader. Currently an Emeritus Professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Strathclyde,
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Sheridan Ash
Sheridan, 2022 Forward Ladies Business Woman Of The Year, is a leader in Technology Innovation at PwC, and Founder and
Matt Turner
Matt is the Group CEO of Ello Group, the customer engagement specialists helping brands to acquire, retain, reward and excite customers through a number of recognisable offerings including tastecard, Coffee Club
Breaking Barriers
Now in its 13th year, the Forward Ladies Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and
Joanna Jensen
Joanna Jensen is the Founder & Executive Chairman of the UK’s number one baby and children’s toiletry brand, Childs Farm.
The Londoner Hotel
Browse Accommodation Options The Londoner is located in central London’s iconic Leicester Square, which is just next to Covent Garden,
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