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Aimée Sykes

Business Liaison Manager

UWE Bristol

@AimeeLouTweets

Proud northerner and role model striving to advance gender equality, build communities, and drive change. Working at UWE Bristol and across the Higher Education sector through the Women in Higher Education Network.

Aisha Ali-Khan

Campaigner and Activist

Women’s March London

@AAF1880

Campaigner and activist with a passion for politics, women’s rights and gender equality. Honoured to be part of the Future List and can’t wait to use my platform as a positive role model to help and inspire others.

Amelia Clark

Student

Young Women’s Film Academy

@AmeliaC60128985

Proud to use my voice and love of film to help promote awareness of the daily challenges we face as women growing up in the North. Passionate about encouraging young people to aim for the impossible.

Amy Gornall

Business Strategy Manager

Doris IT

@_DorisIT @gornallx

Passionate about driving diversity in Technology and empowering the next generation to be the business leaders of tomorrow.

Amy Straker

D&I Change Advisor

EY

@amystrakes

Intersectional feminist passionate about addressing inequality across the North. Focused on increasing education and awareness of all aspects of inequality and barriers faced by ethnic minorities and/or women.

Anna-Jane Hunter

Director, North of England

Network Rail

@networkrail

Passionate about Rail in the North and encouraging more women to be involved in the region’s exciting journey.

Annette Joseph

Founder

Diverse & Equal

@DiverseTechNW @DiverseNett

Founded Diverse and Equal to begin to change the narrative of diversity conversation‚ from one of ethics and nice to have, to evidenced performance and profit improvements. People advocate. Catalyst for change.

Atiyah Malik

Solicitor-Advocate

Osborn Abas Hunt

@AtiyahMalik

Solicitor, Advocate, Trainer, Mentor, Grassroots activist, charity worker, northerner and proud working mother. Passionate about empowering and mentoring diverse women in work. Disrupting change for good.

Becky Jones

Compliance Officer

BNY Mellon

@BNYMellon

Compliance Officer at BNY Mellon and second female and youngest President of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Manchester and North West District Branch Committee.

Beena Puri

GM Digital Innovation and Partnerships Lead

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

@buzzinbee3

I bring people and great minds together in Manchester and beyond. Passionate about diversity and equity in tech and society and driving positive change that matters. Leadership begins with kindness.

Carolene Ayaka

Diversity and Inclusion Lead

Yorkshire Water

@Yorkshirewater

Influencer, collaborator and supporter of engagement to enhance inclusion. Keen to inspire employers in the North to see the benefit of inclusion and support them in ensuring policy supports them.

Charlotte Lewis

Head of Technology - Vencuro

Morson Group

@MorsonGroup

Passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion, Head of Technology for VencuroTalent, part of MorsonGroup, leading the team behind the transformative recruitment platform and inspiring women to achieve.

Charlotte Stansfield

Associate Director

PageGroup

@MichaelPageUK

Passionate about accelerating people’s careers both internally and externally and promoting gender equality across the North of England.

Chi-chi Ekweozor

Founder and CEO

Assenty Ltd

@thisischichi

Software engineer, innovator, disrupter and solo tech founder championing the cause of female founders starting out in technology and business.

Clare Talbot-Jones

Director

Talbot Jones Ltd

@TalbotJonesLtd

Insurance and risk management professional, proud to support others. Advocate for community, collaboration and diversity and the benefits they bring, encourages others that positive action brings positive change.

Daisy Chapman-Chamberlain

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion LeadCommunity Rail Lancashire

@crl_live

My passion is enabling all members of all communities to access public transport; and ensuring an equal gender balance and full inclusion in rail employment.

Danielle Brown MBE

CEO

Danielle Brown Limited

@danibrownmbe

Inspiring speaker and inclusion champion. Passionate about developing inclusive leadership that enables women to unlock potential, break through barriers and achieve more. Two-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Faiza Mohammad

Business Analyst

Auto Trader

@AutoTraderLife

Curious collaborator disrupting the automotive industry and the gender imbalance within it.

Francesca Brown MBE

Chief Executive Officer

GOALS 4 GIRLS

@GOALS4GIRLSUK

A testimony to women! Public speaker, Pioneer, mother, Activist and CEO. Passionate about accelerating gender equality and breaking down barriers. Proud to advocate role models and disrupt change for good.

Gemma Truman

Self Employed Blown Glass Artist

Gemma Truman Glass

@GemTrumanGlass

Creative business owner with a strong understanding of how positively we can effect the people following us. Being a role model seriously, through example, encouragement , education and opportunities.

Georgina Slack

Specialist Technician

JCT600 Ferrari

@georginaSlack12

Dedicated, strong minded individual with a huge passion for anything petrol powered. Proud to be representing Ferrari and JCT600 in encouraging more strong women into a male dominated industry.

Gina Jacobs

Change Partner

Co-op

@ZabielaJacobs

Honest, hardworking, realistic and brave. Passionate about supporting and inspiring positive change whilst keeping my feet firmly on the ground. Focusing on bringing real topics to light to force conversation.

Halima Khan

Area Director - Yorkshire and Humber

Street Games

@OB_0fficial

Accelerating and raising awareness of women equality using the tool of sport as a vehicle for social change. Leading to a world where females are empowered and inspired without prejudice or discrimination.

Heather Lacey

Global Entity Senior Coordinator

Eversheds Sutherland

@nosuperheroblog

Cerebral palsy-haver, curvy spine owner and mental health advocate. Award-winning disability rights campaigner passionate about intersectionality. Empowers and educates to make the world kinder. Proud Mancunian.

Holly Straker

Inclusionand Engagement Lead

Sky Betting and Gaming

@skybetcareers

I’m proud to be making a difference in a relatively challenging industry for diversity and inclusion, working with our local community to inspire and engage people in a world outside of their own.

Javairia Asif

Project Manager

DXC Technology

@DXCTechnology

Motivated, friendly and diligent. Proud to champion apprenticeships; devoted to paying it forward through mentoring and coaching. Passionate about creating an inclusive message around success.

Jennifer Byrne

Transformation Manager

MAG (Manchester Airports Group)

@MAG_PressOffice

Operational leader specialising in business transformation and people change. Proud of her strong reputation for a positive outlook, energetic approach and championing women in operations.

Jessica Yeung

Chartered Electrical EngineerMott MacDonald

@mottmac

Chartered electrical engineer with over ten years postgrad experience in the building services industry, working in various sectors including commercial, healthcare and education.

Karishma Fatania

Technology Direct Recruiter

Resource Solutions

@RSOutsourcing

Collaborator, connector and passionate about using recruitment as a tool to bridge the gender equality gap within the North West. Proud to drive and elevate brewing talent as our future leaders!

Kate Thompson

People Development PartnerStagecoach Group Plc

@stagecoachgroup

Passionate about providing people with the development and opportunities to succeed. Advocate of gender diversity initiatives creating an inclusive culture within UK Transport where female talent can thrive.

Katie Moffatt

Social Mobility Manager

United Utilities

@uugroupplc

Passionate Social Mobility Manager. Proud to be accelerating equality and driving inclusion across the North West by supporting, inspiring and investing in our underrepresented communities.

KrystinaPearson-Rampeearee

Flight Systems Engineer

BAE Systems

@K_Ramps

Mother and Aerospace Engineer passionate about inspiring more young girls in the north to consider STEM careers.

Laura Hepburn

Director

Greenology

@m5lfh

The girl who thinks way out of the green box, adores a challenge and providing solutions. Knowledge Sponge. Brings positivity to the darkest situation and ready to create world leading plastic solutions.

Laura Wilson

Community Outreach OfficerCity in the Community - Manchester CityFootball Club

@LauraNWilson_

Striving to achieve equal opportunity for young people of all backgrounds and genders in the football industry. Currently using sport as a platform in community engagement and development projects.

Lianne Potter

Cyber Security Analyst

NHS Digital

@tech_soapbox

Tech Speaker | Self-taught Developer | Cyber Security Evangelist | WiLD about the Leeds Tech Industry | Advocating for Diversity, Equality and Accessibility in Digital Spaces.

Lucy Cashman

Senior Engagement & Marketing Executive

The Women’s Organisation

@lucycashman

Gender equality champion passionate about promoting the achievements/voices of women everywhere through using social media as a tool for change.

Lyndsay Geraghty

Early Careers Partner

The Very Group

@lyndsaygeraghty

Energetic, passionate and ambitious champion of early talent in the North West. Proud to create opportunities and development for the future generation of leaders entering the workplace.

Meg Ellis

Head of Community

I Weigh

@megellisuk

Creative, champion of activists. Meg’s drive to pass the mic to new voices using social media to represent all bodies and genders has grown a community of almost 1 million on i_weigh.

Nagina Javaid

Senior Strategy Adviser

NHS England

@nagina_j

Passionate about citizen leadership, participation, volunteering and voice in health care decision making. Interested in using creative ways to push boundaries and test new ideas with people. Mummy to three!

Naomi Sharif

Junior Developer

Sky

@naomisharif94

Law grad turned Web Developer, Founder of Junior Hub, Leeds Frontend co-organiser and former CodeFirst:Girls tutor.

Niku Nobakhti

Project Engineer

Costain

@CostainGroup

Blue sky thinking engineer, passionate about injecting diversity into the sector and providing smart and sustainable solutions to help shape UK infrastructure! With diversity of thought we save the world!

Paula McMahon

RegionalSupervising Officer

Sir Robert McAlpine

@PMcEng1

Enthusiastic, passionate role model promoting engineering as a career for all. We can all make steps towards change every day and work towards creating effective and diverse project teams to solve problems.

“MAG continue to be proud partners of NPW; ensuring we continue to recognise women’s positive impact on our business through their achievements, leadership capability, entrepreneurial spirit and creative talent”

Philippa Hawley

Quality Degree Apprentice

Sellafield Ltd

@PhilippaHawley

Quality Degree Apprentice and STEM Ambassador passionate about creating opportunities to support young women in reaching their potential in careers. Supports remarkable role models who are inspiring change.

Ravneet Kaur

Innovation Manager

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

@_Ravneet_Kaur_

Managing Innovation and growing clean-tech UK businesses @ORECatapult #UKExceptionalTalentVisa Digital Sector @TechNorth #Entrepreneur @equiwattuk #Tenacious #Diversity #Climate #GlobalCitizen #AdvisorGEP @tradegovUK.

Ruth Ng

Head of Sales & Marketing

Northcoders

@RuthYMNg

Accelerating diversity and inclusion in the Northern tech industry. Challenging prejudice, championing progress and empowering others. Proud Northcoder.

Sian Taylor

Head of Property

United Utilities

@unitedutilities

Passionate about promoting science and technical careers in the water industry, especially to young women. Part of a core group leading the way for DandI as a STEM ambassador and Head of Property.

Sophie Collier

Graduate Chemical Engineer

Energus - nucleargraduates

@nucleargrads

Driven graduate working in the nuclear industry. An active STEM ambassador. Eager to make a positive difference to diversity and inclusion in such a male dominated industry.

Sophie Hanson

Mechanical Engineer

Arup

@sophieehanson

Mechanical Engineer, encouraging women into the profession. A CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year 2019 finalist, shortlisted in Top 8 for achievements in academia, practical projects and work as an ambassador for Engineering.

Sophie Warr

Tax Advisor

EY

@ey_uki

Inclusion ally. Passionate about creating more inclusive and diverse work environments across the North. Enabling people to be heard and helping to develop diverse teams that people are proud to be part of.

Stacey Dobson

Director, Sales Operations

Sky

@MrsSDobson

Led by Insight, Driven by Customers, Motivated by People. Proud to tell people who I am, where I’ve come from and why by being your authentic self, you can reach for the stars.

Suanne Lee

Associate

Mills & Reeve LLP

@MillsandReeve

Born and bred Mancunian lawyer, influencer and mentor passionate about promoting diversity and equality! Big believer of, “When you’re told you can’t do it - do it twice and take a picture”.

Zoë Hingston

Police Officer - Positive Action Lead

Northumbria Police

@northumbriapol

Proud Sri Lankan female helping others reach their potential and smash through barriers in their way. Passionate about making a difference by empowering those in the minority and often overlooked.

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Abi Broadley

Managing Director

Aquarius Rail

@AbiBroadley

Inspiring leader of change and diversity in the rail industry. Passionate about people. We can all be better and work together to create gender equality and a thriving North. When we think we can, we can.

Alveena Malik

Chief Executive andCo-founder

One Million Mentors

@1millionmentor1

Prolific Social Entrepreneur dedicated to promoting social justice and social mobility for all #itstartswithone

Angela Salt OBE

Chief Executive

Girlguiding

@angelasaltcom

Transparent change leader. Passionate about championing girls and young women’s voices. UK-based with international experience and perspective. Fascinated by politics and religion, loves films and exploring on bike.

Ann-Marie Atkins

Managing Partner

Tilney Group

@tilneygroup

Believes in openness, honesty and authenticity. Challenges the norm and passionate about encouraging women. Strong willed and minded with an empathetic view on driving change. Trail blazing a pathway for women.

CouncillorAnna Rothery

Lord Mayor of Liverpool

LCC

@cllrannarothery

First black Lord Mayor of Liverpool, former chair of culture tourism and sport select committee. Former mayoral lead for equality and race. Made political history as 1st elected member to address the UN on religious, linguistic and ethnicity differences.

Anu Kaura

Head of Legal

Malhotra Group PLC

@anupamakaura

Mentor, mother, friend, peer and enabler for promoting and empowering women across the North East. Extremely privileged and proud to give back to the community that has given me so much since I moved here.

Carol Ann Whitehead FRSA GGA

Managing Director

The Zebra Partnership

@Zebra_carol

Cyber Suffragette #Eventprof Editor Improving Wiki Diversity. Mentor supporting Role Models, global disruptor, spreading the gospel for diversity and inclusive growth. Supporting the UN global goals gender equality and reducing inequality.

Cheryl Bosi

People Director,Retail BankLloyds Banking Group

@BosiCheryl

Northern and proud. Flying the flag for women who never thought they could or should make it! A working mum of two, achieving a lot....whilst winging it!

Clare Burles

Stagecoach GroupPeople Director

Stagecoach Group PLC

@stagecoachgroup

Influencer, collaborator, challenger, mentor and leader. Passionate about inspiring others to be the best they can be and striving to ensure businesses have more balanced gender representation at all levels.

Clare Gosling

Group Financial Controller

Talktalk

@TalkTalk

An enthusiastic and energetic finance leader passionate about the mentoring and development of our amazing northern colleagues!

Colette McKune MBE

Group Chief Executive

ForViva

@colettemckune

The driving force behind ForViva’s mission to challenge inequality and make a difference to people’s lives and the community were they live. Lifelong Everton fan.

Dr Joanna Berry

Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship

Durham University Business School

@joannasamanthab

Mother, educator, activist, change maker, leader, mentor, friend. Keeper of promises and confidences. Gets things done.

Dr MarilynComrie OBE

Director

The Blair Project

@getmemotoring

Award winning entrepreneur, Green Tech Innovator, Industry 4.0 Fellow, Author and Chemistry Graduate passionate about accelerating gender equality. Driven by the desire to leave a legacy of a better and fairer world.

Eve Roodhouse

Chief Officer, Economic Development

Leeds City Council

@eveyroo

Change-maker, collaborator and grafter. Committed to prioritising and accelerating equality and diversity. Proud to support and promote female role models from all backgrounds across Leeds, Yorkshire and beyond.

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Foluke Akinlose MBE

Founder

Precious

@foluke

Foluke is dedicated to increasing the visibility of the achievements of women of colour in the UK and beyond. Organiser. Instigator. Advocate.

Giselle Stewart OBE

Corporate Affairs Director, UKUbisoft

@blinkingflip13

Ensuring the optimal environment for games businesses to flourish in NE and UK. Passionate about education, the creative industries and improving tech talent and diversity.

Helen Tindle

HR Director

Iceland Foods

@helentindle

Energetic, inquisitive and inspired by people, I’m excited to support (gender and all) equality for everyone’s gain.

Isabelle Maddock

Chief Financial Officer

James Cropper Plc

@jamescropper

Chief Financial Officer at James Cropper Plc. A leader, connector and proud to advocate collaboration and diversity amongst the variety of roles in manufacturing, bringing in change for good.

Jennifer Lee

Head of KPMG Liverpool

KPMG LLP

@Jen1Lee

Head of KPMG Liverpool. Passionate about the Liverpool City Region and all things business. A positive thinker, committed to making a difference and inspiring the next generation of Northern Power Women.

Jo Knibbs

Managing Director

Accenture

@KnibbsJo

People orientated motivator. Passionate about diversity and equality and proud to be representing such an amazing collection of role models. Loves Accenture and the opportunity it can provide STEM participants of all backgrounds.

Jo Mayer

Managing Director Customer ChannelsThe Co-operative Bank

@CooperativeBank

Proud, humble but driven Director of the year. Championing the north west and working to help create a meaningful legacy.

Julie Jenkins

Director ofChildren’s ServicesCalderdale Council

@JenkinJulie

Proud Director of Children’s Services for Calderdale Council; responsible for the wellbeing of all its children. Ambitious for children to grow up in the best Borough in the North.

Kate Bradley

Head of Business Development

Newcastle UnitedFootball Club

@NUFC

Proud to champion equality of opportunity for all.

Liz Dean

Director of Corporate Development & Delivery

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

@lizziechand

Dedicated optimist committed to making things happen to improve and enhance lives of the people of the Liverpool City Region. northernpowerwomen.com

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Liz Douglas

Head of Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American

@LDouglas68

Passionate about contributing to the creation of workplaces where everyone can thrive and fulfil potential. Proud to be part of the collaboration, education and experience provision enabling equality to be a given not a privilege.

Michelle Hargreaves

Managing Director

Stagecoach

@tezshell

Lancashire girl. At first interview I was told, “not looking for a woman”. Now Stagecoach_East MD. Started as clerk. Given opportunities and loving the journey. Inspiring and empowering others. Working hard for diverse and inclusive workforce.

NicolaHallworth-Rudd

Regional Director

Michael Page International PLC

@HallworthRudd

Recruiter and Yorkshire Lead @MichaelPageUK. Driven by high trust, total integrity and long-term collaborations. People-manager committed to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential.

Olive Strachan MBE

CEO and Founder

Olive Strachan Resources Ltd

@olivestrachan

Consultant, Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Non-Exec Director, Diversity and Inclusion Expert, talent for developing others to reach their potential. Achieves impact, engaged audiences and makes a lasting impression.

Pam Smith

CEO

Stockport MBC

@SMBC_chiefexec

Passionate about public services and delivering improved outcomes for people across the North. I believe women of the North are an economic powerhouse and am proud to champion their acceleration.

Pamela Doherty

CEO

AxiaOrigin

@doherty_pamelaJ

I care about people and planet. SDG-dedicated and dark data start-up CEO, Chair of Pheonix Dance, former Board member of Yorkshire Water, always at my #vulnerablebest

Paula Iddon

Global Director of HR

Mobica Ltd

@paulaiddon

Executive leader, advocate for women, friend and busy northern mum who supports and inspires women to use their energy, creativity and determination to take control; be who they want to be and live the way they want to live.

Professor Alison Shaw

Professor of Practice for Success and Progression

Newcastle University

@AliJShaw

Teacher at heart and always will be. Strong belief in young people’s brilliance, creativity and sense of fairness. Deeply concerned about the state of the English education systemand committed to work to improve it.

Professor Louise Kenny

Executive Pro Vice Chancellor

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences University of Liverpool@louiseckenny

Mum, Medic, Academic and feminist. Passionate about health, equality and Liverpool.

Rachel Cooper

Associate

Arup

@ArupUKIMEA

Building Designer, collaborator and structural engineer passionate about achieving gender equality, particularly in construction. Proud to empower females in the built environment to achieve their potential.

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Rachel Engwell

Partner

Grant Thornton UK LLP

@RachelEngwell

Partner leading the tax team at GT North providing commercial, valuable advice to dynamic businesses and their owners. Honoured to champion women in business in the region and proud Mum to two beautiful, inspirational daughters.

Raksha Pattni

North Director

Ambition Institute

@RakshaPattni

Proud to be a catalyst for lasting change. Passionate about inspiring individuals and organisations to work together for the common good by building great relationships and breaking down silos.

Renee Hunt

Director, Group Digital Platforms

Sky

@Reneeno17

Director Sky Group Digital Platforms and Non-Executive Director at Opera North.

Ruth Shaw

General Manager

Premier LeagueCharitable Fund

@ruthvshaw

General Manager, Premier League Charitable Fund, Founder of TEDxWhitehall Women. Talk to me about equality, leadership and creativity. (She/her)

Samantha White

CEO

Freedom Services Limited

@samwhiteCEO

Multi-award winning CEO of Freedom Services Group which incorporates Action 365, Pukka Insure and Freedom Brokers. Mother of two, feisty northerner, serial entrepreneur passionate about changing the game.

Samantha Thomas-Berry

Vice-President, European HR

Kellogg Company

@Samanth21147355

Straight talking authentic leader who believes success comes from hard graft and lots of laughs. Passionate about unleashing potential, building cultures where everyone belongs and creating the change you want to see.

Sharon Amesu

Director -SA Consulting, Chair- Institute of Directors (Greater Manchester)

SA Consulting

@sharon_amesu

A proud and passionate Northerner by birth and by choice, committed to amplifying minority voices and championing the interests of the Greater Manchester City Region.

Sharon Jandu

Strategic Partnerships Director

Brimstone Enterprises Ltd

@Sharonjandu12

Diversity and Inclusion Ambasador, Business growth advocate, key player in YABA driving trade in the North and India.

Shelina Begum

Business Editor

Manchester Evening News

@ShelinaBegum_

Business editor at the Manchester Evening News and its monthly publication, Manchester Evening News Business. Mum of two. Wife. Working full time and all round ‘superwoman’.

Siobhan McArdle

Director

The Strategy House

@StrategyHouseHQ

Disruptor and change catalyst, track record for leading from the front with courage, grace, style and fun. A born revolutionary who likes to reform. The path to success is to partner and work with more talented and diverse people than yourself.

Sophie Lawler

CEO

Total Fitness

@TotalFitness

Business turnaround expert, fitness industry ambassador, and advocate of transformation through “people-power”. Passionate about challenge, change and bringing people on a journey.

Sue Barnard

Senior Manager

British Business Bank

@suebarnard123

Experienced professional with excellent multi-level communication and interpersonal skills. Tolerant and understanding with a practical approach to problem solving and the ability to remain calm.

Sue Grindrod

Consultant

Sue Grindrod Consultancy

@grindrodsue

Creative and strategic problem solver; pragmatic, determined and results driven; inspirational leader. Calm persona belies strong drive for excellence. Committed to closing gender pay gap and achieving gender equality.

Vic Stewart

Finance Director

The Alchemist

@thealchemistuk

Finance Director at The Alchemist. 2019 North West Finance Team of the Year. Co-Founder of the 6% Club. Championing Women in Dealmaking.

Victoria Leigh

Partner

Squire Patton Boggs

@Victori08363563

Pragmatic disputes lawyer and gender diversity champion. Proud to show that women can survive and thrive in male dominated environments. Encourages others to step outside comfort zones and achieve their potential.

Zoe Matthews

Vice President George

Asda-Walmart

@georgeatasda

Loves travel, works between George’s UK and global offices as well as travelling with family. Champions the professional benefits of blending work and life. Passionate about advancement of women in careers in a modern society and work place.