Suzanne Linton
Suzanne is Founder and CEO of Freestyle, a digital innovation consultancy based in Warwickshire. Mentoring the next generation of business superstars is part of Suzanne’s DNA and she is committed to inspiring, celebrating and promoting female role models across all areas of society and the business community as an ambassador for the Women of the […]
Jay Mistry
With 30 years of dynamic experience in financial services on the commercial side, Jay Mistry has honed her expertise at the intersection of Investment Banks and Fintech companies. Her impressive career spans top-tier institutions like Standard Chartered, BNP Paribas, Société Générale, BNY Mellon, and Broadridge Financial Solutions. Jay is a recognised specialist in Post-Trade services, catering to […]
Emma Morris
Emma is the Executive Editor of Morning Live and The One Show for BBC Studios and has worked in live TV for over 20 years. A proudly working class girl who grew up in Burnley, Emma’s passionate about tackling social inequality in the workplace and removing barriers to make sure everyone can thrive, regardless of […]
Baroness Helen Newlove
Baroness Helen Newlove is an inspirational leader, advocate, and coach who has transformed personal tragedy into a lifetime of public service and empowerment. Appointed to the House of Lords in 2010, Baroness Newlove became a symbol of resilience and dedication to community safety, victim support, and social justice. Following the tragic death of her husband, […]
Dr Sally Penni
Dr Sally Penni is a practising Barrister at law and the founder and CEO of Women in the Law UK. She is a multi-award-winning Barrister for her work in Equality. She is one of the best-known lawyers in the North West of England. Outside of her practice she is a Speaker, Author and Broadcaster and […]
Julianne Ponan MBE
Julianne Ponan MBE is a leader in the free-from industry, driven by her experience with severe anaphylaxis since age two. Refusing to let allergies define her, she founded Creative Nature, a Top 14 allergen-free brand, securing listings in major supermarkets and exporting to 16 countries. She has influenced airline catering, co-founded Allergy Awareness Assemblies, and […]
Dr Roni Savage
Dr Roni Savage is CEO & Founder of Jomas Associates, an Engineering Company serving the Construction Industry since 2009. Named Most Influential Woman in Construction 2022, Roni, is a Honorary Fellow of Royal Institute of British Architects, a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Geologist and SiLC (Specialist in Land Condition). A […]
Nicole Sealey
Nicole is a long-standing Trustee for the DT38 charity in conjunction with West Ham FC. DT38 aids to raise awareness of testicular cancer to save lives. She has invested in multiple businesses and frequently provides significant investment to those she believes have a promising future. Dedicated to inspiring, celebrating, and promoting female role models in […]
Gareth Shenton-Harold
Gareth has had a varied career starting in luxury retail and spent 15 years as a Human Resource director specialising in learning and development and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is a professional mediator and seasoned development coach, lending his skills to several organisations such as Young Enterprise […]
Mark Smith
Mark Smith joins us this year as an ambassador, having been a long-term advocate of Women of the Year. His career spans the public, private and higher education sectors and has a common theme: creating opportunity for all. Mark’s multifaceted career is characterised by his ability to build a common purpose amongst partners, helping them […]
