Zalena Vandrewala
Zalena Vandrewala is a commercial litigator with Top 50 National Law Firm, Freeths LLP. Having been recognised for her work in the Legal 500, Zalena has conducted and resolved a wide range of commercial and general disputes nationwide over the last 20 years. Zalena is also a mentor for start-up and SME businesses throughout Cheshire […]
Sue Bancroft
A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, Sue has over 30 years’ experience as a HR practitioner,with a background in logistics, parcels and manufacturing. A Fellow of the Institute of Couriers, a member of the Institute of Directors and proud to be a Women of the Year Ambassador, Sue is also a Trustee of Sheffield Mind. […]
Clare Bradley
Clare has held senior and strategic level roles for large corporations, such as Trinity Mirror and Northgate Plc. While at Trinity Mirror plc, Clare was the sales lead for the creation, design and implementation of a new central advertising division, which was then franchised into other areas of Trinity Mirror. Her career to date has […]
Jenny Campbell
Quitting school at 16, Jenny rose up the banking ranks to be one of the few women at top level corporate banking. Following thirty years in the banking trade, where her role included playing a vital part in the integration of NatWest into RBS, Jenny left the banking world in 2006 in pursuit of new […]
Alexa Cherry
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Alexa Cherry has held senior leadership roles across multiple departments in both the US and UK, shaping commercial strategy, marketing, and revenue growth. A passionate advocate for the industry, she actively mentors’ young talent and showcases hospitality as a lifelong career, not just a stopgap. Previously co-chair […]
Wendy Dean
Wendy Dean is passionate about giving women the support they need to further their careers via coaching, learning and mentoring. With a career firmly rooted in HR, Wendy left her job as an HR Director at 50 to set up her own business, Strategi Solutions Group Ltd in 2015. Now the company works with businesses […]
Emma Elston MBE
Emma Elston MBE is a British entrepreneur and investor. Emma was Co-Founder and CEO of UKCM for 25 years until August 2023 when the business was acquired by US owned Impact Environmental Group. The husband and wife team led the business for 25 years and grew it into a very successful national brand. Emma also […]
Kate Farmer
Kate has been supporting Women of the Year for over 15 years, becoming an ambassador 10 years ago. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Kate’s career has seen her working in both Local Government as Lord Mayor’s Secretary and the Ceramics Industry in Sales, Marketing and Public Relations. Now retired Kate supports charities from many different backgrounds through […]
Arti Halai
Arti Halai spent fifteen years working in news and current affairs for the BBC and ITV where she learnt all about designing and delivering the right messages. An investor and entrepreneur, she used those skills to co-found and build two successful businesses that grew parallel to reach seven figures and work with some of the […]
Jennie Johnson MBE
Serial entrepreneur, Jennie Johnson MBE, is Founder and CEO of My First Five Years (MFFY). She was the first female to win the UK Private Business Awards CEO of the Year (2017) and was voted UK’s Businesswoman of the Year (2019). Jennie founded Kids Allowed in 2003, growing it to become one of the UK’s […]
