Elizabeth has over 30 years’ experience working at executive leadership level, heading and advising on complex change and digital transformation programmes for globally recognised and respected organisations. Elizabeth’s work and that of her company is driven by the aims of sustainable and responsible business, entrepreneurship with a purpose beyond profit, building better places to live […]
A customer focused digital transformation leader with over 24 years of local government experience in development and delivery of strategies and services, leading and implementing digital transformation programmes. My core values of integrity, courage, innovation, authenticity, inclusivity and respect has helped me build and nourish high-performing teams to deliver customer-focused strategies and measurable impact. I
Kathryn is a dynamic executive leader with a strong track record of driving transformative people strategies, most recently as Group Chief People Officer for Bureau Veritas, a French listed Company with over 80,000 employees globally. Internationally experienced across multiple industry sectors including technology, automotive and professional services. With a passion for unlocking potential, Kathryn’s dedication and
Cassie Gasson is the Co-CEO of Thrive, the fastest-growing workplace learning technology company. Joining Thrive in 2019, Cassie soon became the youngest female director and shareholder for her contribution to driving significant growth that sources over 60% of the business’s ARR. With a passion for innovation and a people-first culture, Cassie drives Thrive’s mission to
Award-winning Electrical and Mechanical Engineer in the Power, Utilities, and Renewables sector. Susan is an influential leader in the two defining challenges of our time – energy transition for net zero (2023 MCA Experienced Leader Award), and the response to Covid (2022 NHS WISE Unsung Hero Community Champion Award). She is a passionate advocate for
Isabella is a pioneering UX design apprentice at IBM, combining her passion for technology with a commitment to innovation and inclusion. With expertise in UX and user-centered design, she has delivered transformative projects across various sectors. Her leadership extends beyond her technical skills, as she founded and co-leads IBM UK’s first Latino/Hispanic Business Resource Group,
Gisela Abbam FRSA is the Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council – the regulator for the 90,000 plus Pharmacy profession in Great Britain, and former Chair of the British Science Association. She is the Senior Director for Government Affairs at Revvity, a global Life Sciences and Diagnostics corporation. She also serves on the Boards of
Dr Asra Aslam is incoming Assistant Professor of Data Science and AI at University of Sheffield, UK. She is currently Research Fellow and Machine Learning Lead @DynAIRx, University of Leeds (UoL), UK. She is also Principal Investigator (PI) at Alan Turing institute in collaboration with Industry “Transport for London TfL” and also Honorary Visiting Researcher
Jane Knight, FIEP, understands the challenges that many women encounter when trying to return to work or start a business. In 2014, she founded Successful Mums Career Academy, with a mission to support all mums no matter their circumstances. What started as a goal to help 100 mums has now grown into a movement, with
Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a Director and DEI Consultant with over 15 years of experience of leading cross sector diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across organisations including National Grid, London Metropolitan Police, NSPCC, Tesco, Ministry of Justice and BT Group. At BT Group, she was pivotal to establishing the company’s first set of comprehensive DEI
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Emma Oldham is an environmental campaigner, accomplished author and public speaker. As a councillor and cabinet member in local government, she leads the charge for transformative environmental policies and grassroots action. Her unwavering commitment to environmental causes has earned her national recognition, including the prestigious Women of the Future Award in the Community Spirit category
Bianca Cefalo is the CEO and Co-founder of Space DOTS Inc., a UK-based space tech start-up pioneering in-space testing, space environments data harvesting and in-situ quality control of advanced space materials. Bianca boasts over 12 years of industry experience as a Spacecraft Thermal engineer, Deep Tech Sales Executive, and compelling public speaker. She spearheaded innovation
Jessica was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the UK over 20 years ago where she went on to work as a Healthcare Assistant while training to be a Registered Mental Health Nurse. After working as a Mental Health Nurse, Jessica took on the role of a Care Home Manager, it is from here that
Vivian is a co-founder and COO of BlueLayer. She brings deep experience as a climate and sustainability private equity investor and operator over the past 20 years. Before co-founding BlueLayer, Vivian was a founding partner of Just Climate, a climate-led private equity investment platform operating as part of Generation Investment Management, aiming to address the
Dr. Elsa Gayle Zekeng is the Founder and CEO of SökerData Ltd, a startup focused on increasing diversity in clinical trials and engaging underrepresented communities in life sciences. She has led her startup to secure investment from prestigious accelerators including Techstars and KQ Labs from the Francis and Crick Institute. Dr. Zekeng’s leadership extends to
Sonja Jost is the CEO and Co-Founder of DUDE CHEM, a deep-tech virtual manufacturing company revolutionizing the production of pharmaceuticals through sustainable processes. With over a decade of entrepreneurship experience in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, she has led DUDE CHEM to secure huge commercial contracts with global pharmaceutical companies. Sonja has a track record
Georgina is the owner of The Organised Personal Assistant supporting social enterprises and small businesses with their operations so they can focus on their passion. As a VA, Online Business Manager, HR Manager and Business Coach, Georgina provides powerful support to passionate entrepreneurs.
CEO, Founder and owner of DiamondAir Selection Group. Christina has immense experience in premium passenger handling globally. From 18 years of age, Christina has organically developed 3 companies into global, multi-million-pound businesses and created an unsurpassed business model: an international network in over 600 airports and train stations globally.
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Jodie Hill is committed to de-stigmatising mental health and disability in the workplace. Following a breakdown in 2018, she changed her working life by establishing Thrive Law, believing everyone should be enabled to Thrive at work. Thrive Law specialises in Employment and HR, focusing on workplace mental health.
Noel-Ann Bradshaw is Professor of Operational Research and Mathematics Education at the University of Greenwich, where she is also Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. She is keen to promote STEM subjects to girls, particularly showing how Florence Nightingale’s use of statistics and data management saved lives.
A highly experienced professional with 28+ years of experience working at the Director level, Maria now works as a Mentor, Facilitator and Board Advisor. Maria has mentored and guided 350+ business leaders to stimulate growth, becoming their trusted ally and supporting them through various stages, enabling them to achieve their desired goals.
Dr Khadija Owusu is an award-winning UK Junior Doctor, Leader, Change Agent, and International & TEDx Speaker. She is the Founder of The Like Her Project (Ghana), a Founding Member and Director of Programmes at Melanin Medics, an Ambassador at the GUBA-Enterprise and a Trustee for the charity Raising Futures Kenya.
Dawn is an accomplished engineer and operator with engineering director roles across several sectors. Currently, she is the CEO of Operations at Pure Data Centres, responsible for the construction and operation of hyperscale data centres. She is also the longest-serving President of the Women’s Engineering Society.
Coming from a small town in Italy, Carlotta started her career in Silicon Valley before joining the London corporate tech scene, working for companies like Oracle and Shopify. Additionally, Carlotta is a mentor for women’s networks, a career coach for School16, a startup NED and a University Guest Professor.
Jillian Thomas’ business ethos is simple: clients always come first. She has adhered to this mantra since launching Future Life Wealth Management at the height of the 2009 recession. Today, the company is one of the UK’s leading independent financial advisors with an annual turnover in excess of £1m.
Sheridan has two major roles. Leader in Technology Innovation at PwC and Founder and Co-CEO of charity Tech She Can. Sheridan set up the charity to improve career opportunities in technology for children and women. She’s a thought leader on technological innovation and its contribution to productivity in the UK.
Mae left her accountancy job at PWC to co-create ERIC. Her mission in life is to make sure young people from all walks of life were told about their career options in the creative industries. Her role is to work with creative employers and connect them with young creatives.
