20th Jul 2021

Role modelling continuous improvement, Dianne Caddle started out as a social researcher and single mum to become one of the most senior black woman in the Ministry of Justice. She sponsors and mentors others to believe in themselves and their capabilities.

8th Jun 2021

Starting out in a career in banking, Elisabeth received dismissive comments. This propelled her to prove her naysayers wrong and to achieve success in senior roles as well as bring up a family of four boys. She embraces diversity and inclusion in her professional and personal spheres which enhance her ability to lead and engage.

7th May 2021

Leading by example and championing her teams, Beatrice not only survived the disruption of relocation and the global financial crisis, she and her teams bonded and thrived. She was recognised as one of the 100 Women to Watch in 2020 by Cranfield University.

24th Mar 2021

A highly energetic lawyer, public speaker, mentor, member of public advisory committees and panels, Nicolina continually finds ways to lift others as she climbs. Through her leadership she draws on the wisdom of a diverse range of perspectives and empowers others. Her mission is to have an impact on society for the good.

19th Feb 2021

Entrepreneur Liz Marsh is able to see opportunities where others see problems and had the courage to be unconstrained by their expectations. This has propelled her to create a highly successful floral design business serving prestigious clients.

14th Jan 2021

A self-starter who recognised that climbing the corporate ladder wouldn’t bring out her best, Allyson Stewart-Allen embarked on her own campaign to lead and influence. She is a successful author, commentator and entrepreneur. She has lived and worked internationally assisting and advising hundreds of world-class organisations and business leaders.

15th Dec 2020

Suzanne Todd heads the Withers Worldwide Family and Trust, Estate and Inheritance Dispute teams in London. She is one of the most highly respected international family lawyers of her generation. She has received many awards and accolades and is rated highly by legal and industry directories. Suzanne is Company Secretary on the IWF UK Board.

16th Nov 2020

Judy Piatkus has been a member of IWF UK for more than thirty years. Her business memoir, Ahead of Her Time: How a One-Woman Startup Became a Global Publishing Brand will be published in Spring 2021. She completed her MA in Creative Leadership as a mature student and she founded Conscious Café to bring people together in thoughtful conversations.

15th Sep 2020

Susan Young chaired IWF UK from 2012 to 2014. She is an American entrepreneur who settled in London three decades ago. Susan initiated “PORTRAYED”, 30 portraits of past IWF UK Chairs for the 25th Anniversary. In 2009 she pivoted from senior executive roles to help build City Academy, one of London’s leading performance and creative arts companies.

24th Jul 2020

Sylvana Caloni, a member of the IWF UK Board, shares her thoughts from the perspective of a former senior executive in finance as well as a leadership coach. She speaks about the importance of developing networks and has a shining story about the power of resilience.

25th Jun 2020

Alison Maitland, Vice Chair of IWF UK, is an author, speaker and coach. She gained her global perspective on work and organisations as a journalist at the Financial Times and has co-authored three books on women and business, the future of work and inclusion. Alison shares her views on “collective” leadership and the importance of agile working.

3rd Mar 2020

Judith Donovan CBE, is a pragmatic leader who cares for and champions the causes of her communities. Having started in advertising and direct marketing, she has been a successful entrepreneur and holds many non executive roles. Judith has received several awards and honours for bringing people together to solve problems and create opportunities.

19th Feb 2020

Dr Neslyn Watson-Druée CBE arrived in the UK at 19 years of age from Jamaica with 5 Ordinary Levels. From her initial training as a nurse, she overcame the obstacles of prejudice and discrimination as a young black woman to become a Senior Leader within the National Health Service. She has received 25 Awards acknowledging her impact on society.

13th Dec 2019

Jeanette Cowley is a CEDR accredited mediator, a negotiator, team and executive coach who also researches how senior leaders sustain momentum for the long-term. She helps people reflect and resolve complex issues.

24th Oct 2019

Tamara Box is the Managing Partner, Europe & Middle East at Reed Smith. She is a recognised authority in the area of securitisation and a champion of gender equality. She is a founding member of the 30% Club and Chair of Cancer Research UK's Women of Influence initiative. Tamara has received numerous awards for her expertise and support of women.

22nd Jul 2019

Jeannette Lichner, current IWF UK Treasurer, is a seasoned financial services executive. She shares her experiences of working in the US and UK. She has developed a portfolio career spanning consulting, advising and coaching. Jeannette is also a champion of young people and has written a book to build their financial capability.

24th Jun 2019

Celebrating our 30th anniversary this month, we feature the Leadership Story of our current Chair, Julie Goldstein. A businesswoman, entrepreneur and financial executive, Julie has led companies through significant change and is committed to advancing women’s impact globally. She talks about enjoying the journey and the importance of giving back.

15th May 2019

Carol Bagnald had an unusual education path. She was one of the first female bank managers at Midland Bank (later HSBC), where she spent four decades. She is an Honorary Fellow of Brunel University, a Non-Executive Director and an entrepreneur. Carol co-founded Black on Silver to build brand, strategy and commercial footprint for business clients.

8th Apr 2019

Elaine Aarons, Senior Equity Partner at Withers LLP, is a trailblazer and industry influencer. She recounts how she was at the forefront of a new legal specialty, became a Partner whilst working a four-day week and has been recognised for her contribution to diversity. She also served on the IWF-UK Board and co-founded One Loud Voice.

27th Feb 2019

Scientist and communicator Sawsan Khuri is the subject of this month’s Leadership Story. Sawsan started out gaining a PhD in biological sciences. She then moved into the computational sciences and progressed to leadership roles at the University of Miami. She shares her resilience and reinvention as she has relocated several times across the globe.