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

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is delighted to be powering the Rising Stars Awards for the fifth year. We are committed to helping clients thrive and communities prosper and diversity and inclusion is more than just a value for us, it’s at the heart of what we do, so supporting these awards is a great way to celebrate and showcase incredibly talented people and organisations across multiple industries.Dave Thomas, CEO, RBC Europe

Smart Works are honoured to be the Charity Partner of the Rising Star Awards 2024. As a charity that exists to empower women into work, the ethos behind the awards, to champion women, their impact and achievements could not be closer to our hearts. We are proud to be stand alongside incredible role models and future leaders of tomorrow, and thank We are the City for their generous support.Kate Stephens, Chief Executive, Smart Works

We are delighted to partner with WeAreTheCity to shine a spotlight on the incredibly talented future female leaders within ESG around the world. At Visa, we firmly believe in driving positive change by supporting female leaders globally, empowering the next generation of women in business. Wishing all nominees the very best and congratulations on being nominated.Mette Grolleman, Senior Vice-President, Government Engagement, Europe, Visa

As a former WeAreTheCity Rising Star winner, I am thrilled that Lloyd’s continues sponsoring the insurance category of the WeAreTheCity Rising Stars Awards. A diverse market with an inclusive culture will be more resilient in the face of growing global complexity thanks to its ability to attract and retain talent. Within Insurance, we want to recognise and champion emerging female talent and encourage other women to step forward and progress their careers.Monica Stancu, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Manager, Lloyd’s

Bloomberg is delighted once again to support WeAreTheCity, highlighting the UK’s top female talent and the next generation of future female leaders! Bloomberg is committed to amplifying the voices of ALL women, and these awards are key in recognising their achievements and future impact.Manisha Mehrotra, Head Of Diversity And Inclusion For Emea, Bloomberg

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

Dentsu takes great pride in our ongoing partnership with WeAreTheCity, to help advance and spotlight on the remarkable emerging female leaders in various industries across the UK. At dentsu, we're dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and creating a culture where all talent thrives. Our vision is to be at the forefront of people-centered transformation, committed to outcomes that are good for people, business and society. These values drive creativity, innovation, and enable us to work with our clients and partners to achieve an even greater positive impact for now and what’s next. Congratulations to all nominees, and best wishes for their continued success.Angela Tangas, CEO, dentsu UK&I

C&C Search is thrilled to announce our sponsorship of the EA/PA category for the WeAreTheCity Rising Star Awards. As a B Corp company committed to creating a more equitable world of work, we are honoured to shine a spotlight on the outstanding women who power the success of businesses globally. We are so excited to be part of these important awards that recognise the game changing impact of EAs and PAs the world over.Lucy Chamberlain, Founder, C&C Search

At Knight Frank, our mission is to create a culture that fosters a sense of belonging and empowers everyone to reach their full potential. Everyone deserves equal opportunities to thrive, and we are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing women of all dimensions of difference. We are committing ourselves to 5 key priorities, building diverse teams at all levels, driving inclusive behaviours and cultures, holding leaders accountable, being led by accurate and relevant data whilst cultivating impactful relationships and partnerships. Creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where everybody thrives is a shared responsibility, and we all need to play our part.Hannah Awonuga, Group Head of DEI, Knight Frank

At FTI Consulting, we are committed to the advancement of women and underrepresented groups through focused hiring, retention, mentoring and collaboration with our clients. Progression only occurs when there is top-down and widespread importance placed on creating a diverse and balanced culture. I am proud of FTI’s commitment to this, and the opportunity to partner with WeAreTheCity to sponsor these awards which celebrate the positive, long-lasting impact of some truly dedicated and talented leaders.Ashley Brickles, Technology Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting

agentiv is honoured to announce our partnership with WeAreTheCity - Rising Stars Awards supporting female talent. As a culturally diverse Digital IT Consultancy, we are committed to championing equality and inclusion. Our success is built on valuing our people and fostering productive collaborations with customers and partners. Extending our best wishes to all the Rising Star nominees.Nick Lindsay, Co-Founder, agentiv

We are delighted to sponsor the Rising Stars award for Men for Gender Balance in 2024. At HSBC Innovation Banking UK, we believe that innovation needs different perspectives to thrive. That’s why we are so invested in improving gender equality and building a fairer, more equitable innovation community, and a world where everyone can flourish. We look forward to celebrating those who are going above and beyond on gender diversity, and seeing the inspirational new ideas and innovative thinking from those shortlisted in this category. Simon Bumfrey – Head of Relationship Banking and Executive Sponsor of the HSBC Innovation Banking UK Gender Employee Resource Group

Barclays believes in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has the ability to realise their potential. This includes recognising and supporting female pipeline talent. That is why we are delighted to sponsor the Rising Stars 2024 Entrepreneurship and Start Up Award, where we look forward to hearing from the next generation of female talent and entrepreneurs.Stephen Dainton – Barclays Bank PLC President, Head of Investment Bank Management and Group Exco Gender Agenda Sponsor.

Oliver Wyman is committed to supporting and investing in the careers of those around us, including our incredible female colleagues who aspire to be the new generation of business leaders. That’s why we’re once again sponsoring the Professional Services category of the Rising Stars awards. We believe that inclusion drives diversity, and diversity not only enables better business outcomes, but also creates a more lively and fun workplace where everyone can feel like they belong and excel. This thinking drives the decisions we make around recruitment and culture every day. We are determined to maintain and strengthen an inclusive business where women with a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and ways of thinking can bring their best selves to work and reach their full potential.Archie Stebbings, Partner, Oliver Wyman

Societe Generale is delighted to sponsor The Banking and Capital Markets Award celebrating the inspiring achievements of women from across our industry. Building and promoting a fully diverse, equitable and inclusive future is fundamental to our strategy, and this includes our commitment to driving gender equality and championing the next generation of female leaders.Jane Karczewski, Managing Director, UK Head of Investors Business Development, Société Genera