Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is continuing to deliver on our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Roadmap and bring our Purpose Framework – Ideas for People and Planet ™ to life. Sponsoring the Rising Stars Awards is a great way to support our Purpose while celebrating and showcasing incredibly talented people and organisations across multiple industries and we are delighted to be headline sponsor for the sixth year.Ayesha Patel, COO, RBC Capital Markets, Europe

As an organisation that it passionate about the power of allyship, we see the Rising Star Awards and Community as the gold standard for closing the gaps that exist for women in all industries, including those rarely recognised. We are proud to be aligned to such an impactful movement.Lee Chambers, Founder and CEO of Male Allies UK

At Nomura we are committed to developing diverse talent. We’re so proud to be sponsoring the Rising Stars in Technology award, which recognises the brilliant pipeline of women emerging in this industry. It’s an honour to work with the WeAreTheCity team, as they support the next generation of female technologists who are starting their careers, and working to create positive and systemic change.Aubrey Lomas, Group Corporate CIO and Head of Technology EMEA, Nomura

We are proud to sponsor the awards as part of our commitment to championing and empowering women in business. By celebrating their achievements, we aim to support their growth, amplify their voices, and inspire future leaders to break barriers and drive meaningful change.Emma Edmonds, Business Development Manager, Warwick Business School

Having served as a Judge for many years and a Winner, I have seen its unique impact. I'm a strong advocate of WeAreTheCity Rising Stars, a significant platform that highlights talent across various industries at such scale. Insurance like PwC is a people and talent business. To remain relevant to our clients as professional services advisers, we must stay ahead and guide them through unprecedented changes. As a progressive employer, it's essential for us to have diverse (in every sense) people who feel inspired, empowered, and capable of achieving their full potential. I'm proud we are sponsoring RisingStars100Khayala Eylazova, EMEA Advisory, Operations Transformation at PwC; UN Women UK, Partnership and Philosophy Board Member; Male Allies UK, Advisory Board

Warner Bros. Discovery are thrilled to support the Rising Star Awards and firmly believe in the importance of celebrating and championing future generations of female leaders across industries to help create a more equitable and inclusive world for all.Asif Sadiq, Chief Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery

Northrop Grumman is proud to sponsor WeAreTheCity’s Rising Stars in Defence Award. As founding signatories of the Women in Defence charter, we are committed to enabling 30% female representation at all levels in the defence industry by 2030. By shining a spotlight on the nominees, finalists and winners of these awards, we are inspiring the next generation of women in defence and the future of our industry.Sophie Ball, Head of Talent UK, Northrop Grumman

Dentsu UK&I is proud to partner with WeAreTheCity to highlight emerging leaders in different industries. We believe in driving innovation by supporting talent and fostering allyship. Our programmes and partnerships empower the next generation, creating a culture where all talent can thrive. Congratulations to all nominees, and best wishes for your continued success.Annette Male, UK&I CEO, dentsu