2024
Thomas Birk
Thomas Birk was born in Loerrach, Germany, in 1980. He studied Business Administration at the Cooperative State University (BA) in
Leigh Walters-James
Leigh, has been with Accenture for 19 years, evolving from a lawyer and negotiation expert to a market maker, structuring
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Elizabeth Vega
Elizabeth has over 30 years’ experience working at executive leadership level, heading and advising on complex change and digital transformation
Rehana Ramesh
A customer focused digital transformation leader with over 24 years of local government experience in development and delivery of strategies
Kathryn Dolan
Kathryn is a dynamic executive leader with a strong track record of driving transformative people strategies, most recently as Group
Cassie Gasson
Cassie Gasson is the Co-CEO of Thrive, the fastest-growing workplace learning technology company. Joining Thrive in 2019, Cassie soon became
Susan McDonald
Award-winning Electrical and Mechanical Engineer in the Power, Utilities, and Renewables sector. Susan is an influential leader in the two
Isabella Rocha
Isabella is a pioneering UX design apprentice at IBM, combining her passion for technology with a commitment to innovation and
Gisela Abbam
Gisela Abbam FRSA is the Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council – the regulator for the 90,000 plus Pharmacy profession
Asra Aslam
Dr Asra Aslam is incoming Assistant Professor of Data Science and AI at University of Sheffield, UK. She is currently
Jane Knight
Jane Knight, FIEP, understands the challenges that many women encounter when trying to return to work or start a business.
Cordelia Osewa-Ediae
Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a Director and DEI Consultant with over 15 years of experience of leading cross sector diversity, equity,
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Emma Oldham
Emma Oldham is an environmental campaigner, accomplished author and public speaker. As a councillor and cabinet member in local government,
Bianca Cefalo
Bianca Cefalo is the CEO and Co-founder of Space DOTS Inc., a UK-based space tech start-up pioneering in-space testing, space
Jessica Gwaringa
Jessica was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK over 20 years ago where she went on to work
Vivian Bertseka
Vivian is a co-founder and COO of BlueLayer. She brings deep experience as a climate and sustainability private equity investor
Elsa Gayle Zekeng
Dr. Elsa Gayle Zekeng is the Founder and CEO of SökerData Ltd, a startup focused on increasing diversity in clinical
Sonja Jost
Sonja Jost is the CEO and Co-Founder of DUDE CHEM, a deep-tech virtual manufacturing company revolutionizing the production of pharmaceuticals
Jhumar Johnson
As Chief of Staff, Jhumar is aide, adviser and problem-solver to the Vice-Chancellor, focussed on communications, external relationships, and special
Jacqueline Miller – Charlton MBE
Jacqueline Miller Charlton MBE is a trailblazer with over 35 years of experience in business and is renowned for her
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Marina Gerner
Marina Gerner is more than just an author—she’s a catalyst for change in women’s health. An award-winning financial journalist and
Harriet Kelsall
Harriet Kelsall is one of the most respected bespoke designers and business trailblazers working in the UK jewellery industry today.
Jacqueline de Rojas CBE
Jacqueline is President Emeritus at techUK and the co-chair at the Institute of Coding. She sits as a Non-Executive Director
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Scarlett Lily Allen-Horton
Scarlett Allen-Horton is a highly accomplished recruitment leader, BBC Apprentice Finalist, innovative entrepreneur and founder of the multi-award winning Harper Fox
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Anna Keeling
Anna is a dynamic Chief Executive Officer and global executive with over two decades of global leadership experience across the
Naomi Begum-Inglis
Naomi Begum-Inglis is the Global Sales Lead for the Accenture Microsoft Business Group and the Global Sovereign Lead. With a
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Emma Wright
Emma Wright leads the Technology, Data, and Digital team at Harbottle and Lewis. She excels in bridging law and business,
Jhumar Johnson
As Chief of Staff, Jhumar is aide, adviser and problem-solver to the Vice-Chancellor, focussed on communications, external relationships, and special
Erica King
Erica is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) with over 20 years of experience in professional
Emma Wright
Emma Wright leads the Technology, Data, and Digital team at Harbottle and Lewis. She excels in bridging law and business,
Griselda Togobo
Griselda began her career as an electrical engineer, she then veered into business having been influenced by the challenges and
Arti Halai (Host)
With over three decades of experience in TV presenting, media, and business, Arti Halai is a specialist in confident communication,
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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Breaking Barriers
Now in its 14th year, the Novi Leadership Summit and Awards honours the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism
Richelle Schuster
Richelle’s career in business transformation and innovation has focused on tackling the toughest commercial challenges for businesses at all stages
Unstoppable Women
With this year’s theme being “unstoppable women”, we are celebrating women who are showing exceptional leadership abilities in their teams,
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
Ajaz Ahmed
Ajaz Ahmed is best known for being the founder of Freeserve, which was once the UK’s largest ISP and is
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
Debra White
Recently retired Customer Experience Director, Small Business Banking, HSBC UK Debra White has been a Retail and Commercial Banker with
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
