Rising Stars 2023

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Charity & Not-For-Profits 2023

We are proud to announce the top ten shortlisted individuals for the Charity & Not-For-Profits category, sponsored by Refuge.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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Champion 2023

We are proud to announce the top ten shortlisted individuals for the Champion category, sponsored by CMI.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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Rising Star in Banking & Capital Markets

Banking & Capital Markets 2023

We are proud to announce the top ten shortlisted individuals for the Banking & Capital Markets category, sponsored by London Stock Exchange Group.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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All Other Industries 2023

We are proud to announce the top ten shortlisted individuals for the All Other Industries category.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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Rising Stars 2023 - Full Shortlist

Full Shortlist 2023

We are proud to announce the shortlisted individuals across all of our Rising Star categories.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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Rising Star Awards Shortlist 2023

We are proud to announce our 2023 Rising Star shortlist, powered by Royal Bank of Canada.

The Rising Star Award winners will be announced on 22 May 2023.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our judges for their time and to wish all nominees the very best of luck in the next round of judging.

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Rising Star Awards Shortlist Celebration 2023

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RISING STAR AWARD'S SHORTLIST CELEBRATION

17 May 2023

WeAreTheCity are delighted to invite you to our Rising Star Shortlist Celebration, hosted by RBC.

The team at WeAreTheCity are incredibly excited to announce that we will once again be holding our shortlist celebration, in person. We will be holding a celebration for all shortlisted nominees, sponsors and judges on 17 May 2023 at RBC Headquarters. All guests will be able to network with their fellow shortlisted individuals and hear from a panel of previous Rising Star winners who have all gone on to achieve incredible success. We hope the weather will be kind to us and that you are able to celebrate with us, there will be a live DJ, along with drinks and canapes on RBC’s beautiful rooftop terrace.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank RBC for sponsoring and hosting what will no doubt be an inspiring event and celebration of female talent.

Please note: this event is invite only

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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

RBC is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance, and creating value for our clients and communities.

We’re on a purpose-driven journey to build the RBC of the future and reimagine the role we play in the lives of our customers. Our purpose inspires us every day to bring our best and use our imagination and insights to build a better future for our clients and communities.

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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

RBC is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance, and creating value for our clients and communities.

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“Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is delighted to be powering the Rising Stars Awards for the fourth year. As an organisation, we are committed to helping clients thrive and communities prosper and diversity and inclusion is more than just a value for us, it’s our strength, so supporting these awards is a great way to celebrate and showcase incredible talent across multiple industries.”

DAVE THOMAS | CEO, RBC EUROPE

AGENDA

18:00
Arrival and welcome drinks

18:30
Welcome from our headline sponsor and host, Ayesha Patel, COO, RBC Capital Markets Europe

18:35

Welcome and speed networking with Vanessa Vallely OBE, MD, WeAreTheCity

18:40

Rising Star Alumni Panel – Facilitated by Vanessa Vallely OBE, MD, WeAreTheCity –

Abisola Barber, Director: Global Head, Thematic Risk – ICG Compliance, CITI

Sally Penni MBE Barrister at Law, Kenworthys Chambers Mcr,

Akua Opong, Chartered IT Professional within the Infrastructure & Cloud Team at LSEG

Manisha Tailor MBE, Assistant Head of Coaching at QPR Boys’ Academy

Layla Morgan, Director of Events at DevOps Institute

19:10
Warwick Business School (Education), Penny Triantafillou Business Development Manager, Warwick Business School

19:15
Networking and canapes

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Meet the Judges 2023

MEET THE JUDGES

We our proud to announce the judges for WeAreTheCity’s Top 100 Rising Stars. All of our judges have been carefully selected based on their industry experience and their passion to inspire future role models.

On behalf of WeAreTheCity, our sponsors and nominees we would like to sincerely thank all of our judges for donating their time to judge the 2023 Rising Star Awards.

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Abisola Barber | Director, Citi

Ama Ofori | Head of Functional and Business Management, Barclays

Ambily Banerjee Ph.D | Global Head of Clinical Development Equity, Novartis

Ania Rontaler | Partner, Simmons & Simmons

Anna Delvecchio FCILT, FCIPS | Partner, EY Business Consulting – Government & Infrastructure

Asif Sadiq MBE | Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery

Athena Lamnisos | Eve Appeal, CEO and Charity Leader

Ben Stevenson | Chief of Staff, Bloom Procurement Services

Birgit Neu | Senior DEI Advisor

Carol Ann Whitehead FRSA CMgr CCMI | Founder and MD, The Zebra Partnership

Catherine Hall | Vice President Operations, Shell

Charlotte Kanagasabapathy | Director – Head of FinTech Scouting, Barclays

Charlotte Sweeney OBE | Founder & CEO, Charlotte Sweeney Associates (CSA)

Claire Cohen | Journalist and Author

Commander Sam Kinsey-Briggs MBE MA | Military Assistant to Chief of Defence People

David Savage | Group Technology Evangelist, NASH SQUARED & Founder, Tech Talks

Deborah Garlick | CEO, Henpicked

Dr Byron Cole HonDBA | Award Winning Entrepreneur and Author

Dr Diahanne Rhiney BCAe | Founder The Baton Awards and Be & Beyond

Dr Kate Devlin | Reader in Artificial Intelligence & Society in the Department of Digital Humanities, King’s College London

Dr Ruth Oshikanlu MBE | CEO of Goal Mind and Abule CIC

Ekta Soni | UNwomen UK delegate

Eleanor Mills | Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Noon

Elliott Rae | Speaker, Author and Founder of MusicFootballFatherhood

Flavilla Fongang | Serial Entrepreneur, Author & Founder, 3 Colours Rule

Helen Pankhurst CBE | Senior Advisor CARE International, Prof at MMU

India Gary Martin | CEO & Founder of Leadership For Execs

James Brandon | DE&I and Responsible Business Manager, CBRE

Jane Karczewski | Managing Director, Head of Investors Business Development, Société General

Janthana Kaenprakhamroy | CEO, Tapoly

Jenny Blackford | Head of London Branch & Head of Specialised Finance, Siemens Financial Services

Joanne Monck OBE | Consultant, From Darkness to Light and Beyond

Joanne Monck OBE | Director of Global Education and EDI for BelieveGlobalCIC and Director of EDI for the Believe Foundation

Joy Burnford | Founder & CEO, Encompass Equality

Kate Stephens | Smart Works CEO

Katherine Bryant | CEO, The Progress Partnership Ltd & Founder of The Insurance Breakfast Club

Katie McEwan | Business Affairs and Communications Manager, Ann Summers

Khayala Eylazova | PwC EMEA Advisory, Operations Transformation

Lee Chambers | FRSA MRSPH MABP Psychologist and Wellbeing Specialist

Lieutenant Colonel Sulle D Alhaji | Royal Army Physical Training Corps

Lieutenant Colonel Sulle Alhaji | Royal Army Physical Training Corps

Lin Yue | Senior Executive, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Martina Satherlund | Global Head of Market Data, Fidelity International

Melanie Seymour | Managing Director, Head of Global Client Service, BlackRock

Michaela Gibson | Head of DEI Transformation and Programme Management

Paul Sainthouse | FCILT Managing Director

Paul Sesay | Founder and CEO of Inclusive Companies Limited, the National Diversity Awards

Professor Funke Abimbola MBE | Business Leader, Lawyer and Author

Professor Sue Black OBE | Professor of Computer Science & Technology Evangelist

Professor Susan Vinnicombe CBE | MA PhD FBAM CCMI Professor of Women and Leadership, Cranfield School of Management

Richard Pickard | CEO, Inclusive Search

Rob O’Neil OBE | Director, Krystal Alliance

Robert Baker | CEO, Potentia Talent Consulting Limited

Rosie Nixon | Creative Brand Ambassador, HELLO! Magazine

Sam Newman | Director, Light The Spark Limited

Sandie Small Duberry | Deputy Governorship Chief Information Officer for the Prudential Regulatory Authority, Bank of England

Sarah King | Co-Founder and CEO, Obu

Scarlett Russell | Entertainment Editor, The Sunday Times Style

Stacey Toder-Feldman | Partner, Deloitte

Sue Percy | CEO, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

Thorrun Govind | Pharmacist and Healthcare Expert

Tunji Akintokun MBE CCMI | Senior Director, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions UK and Ireland

Vanessa Sanyauke | Founder & CEO, Girls Talk London

Victoria Wratten | CEO, Executive & Personal Assistants Association Ltd

Rising Star Award's Sponsors 2023

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DAVE THOMAS, CEO, RBC EUROPE

Rising Stars in Science & Engineering

Proudly sponsored by 3M

“Supporting the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects lies at the heart of 3M’s community programme in the UK. As a materials-science-based innovation company, we are particularly keen to encourage female students to consider STEM careers. We are therefore delighted to sponsor the Rising Stars in Science and Engineering category, helping to shine a light on role models who can inspire the next generation.”

TINA MONK | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION LEAD, NORTH EUROPE REGION, 3M

Rising Stars in Insurance

Proudly sponsored by Lloyd's

“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 | DIVERSITY & INCLUSION MANAGER, LLOYD’S

Rising Stars in Law

Proudly sponsored by Reed Smith

“We are thrilled to be able to again support and celebrate the Lynne Freeman Rising Stars in Law! They represent the best and the brightest that our industry has to offer – talented young women who are no doubt destined for leadership in their chosen fields. Just as their role models have inspired them, they too will inspire more rising stars through their capability, creativity, and commitment to being the best of the best.”

TAMARA BOX | MANAGING PARTNER EME, REED SMITH

Rising Stars in Energy & Utilities

Proudly sponsored by National Grid

“At National Grid, our vision is to build and develop an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that is fully representative of the communities we serve. As the world races towards net zero, we have some inspiring individuals in the sector who are working to find the best solutions that will help tackle climate change. It’s vital we nurture and develop this high-potential talent so that we can achieve a clean energy future.”

LISA WATERHOUSE | REGIONAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION MANAGER – GLOBAL DEI, NATIONAL GRID

Rising Stars - Company of the Year

Proudly sponsored by Bloomberg

“Bloomberg is delighted once again to be supporting WeAreTheCity, in highlighting 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 critical in recognising their achievements and future potential.”

MANISHA MEHROTRA | HEAD OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR EMEA, BLOOMBERG

Rising Stars in Investment Management

Proudly sponsored by Northern Trust

“Northern Trust is delighted to be sponsoring the Rising Stars 2023 Investment Management Award and partnering with WeAreTheCity to shine a spotlight on the pipeline of talented women working in our industry. We have a wide range of programmes at Northern Trust to help develop female talent at every level in our organization so that our clients benefit from the innovative thinking that diverse and inclusive teams bring. We wish the best of luck to all the nominees.”

SARAH BODDEY | CHIEF DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER, EMEA & APAC, NORTHERN TRUST

Rising Stars - Men for Gender Balance

Proudly sponsored by HSBC

“HSBC is proud to be sponsoring the Rising Stars award for Men for Gender Balance for 2023. In order to achieve gender balance in our organizations we know that people of all genders must work together effectively to build positive working environments and to enable everyone to thrive. We are pleased to see the best practices, new ideas and energy that the men including people who self-identify as such in this category are bringing to the gender diversity agenda.”

STUART WHITE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HSBC GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT UK AND GLOBAL HEAD OF STRATEGY

Rising Stars in Advertising & Media

Proudly sponsored by Dentsu

“We’re really proud to partner with WeAreTheCity to help shine a light on the UK’s incredibly talented future female leaders across a range of industries. At dentsu we firmly believe in the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion to foster creativity, innovation and an inspiring people led culture where our people, clients, business and the wider community can thrive. Congratulations to all the nominees, we wish them the very best of luck.”

ANGELA TANGAS | CEO, DENTSU UK&I

Rising Stars in Professional Services

Proudly sponsored by Oliver Wyman

“Oliver Wyman is committed to supporting women’s careers, including those who aspire to be a 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. This sense of belonging is increasingly important during these unprecedented times, where many of us face uncertainty and isolation. We are determined to maintain and strengthen an inclusive culture 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.”

LISA QUEST | PARTNER, HEAD OF UK AND IRELAND, & CO-HEAD PUBLIC SECTOR AND POLICY PRACTICE EUROPE, OLIVER WYMAN

Rising Stars in Diversity

Proudly sponsored by Citi

“Citi is delighted to be sponsoring the Rising Stars in Diversity award, for the fifth time running. This award celebrates those who are driving leadership in inclusion and equality and demonstrating the benefits of diversity throughout our communities and workplaces. At Citi, we have long believed in the power of diverse and inclusive teams in driving value, delivering innovation, providing better discussion, decisions and outcomes for our clients and employees and enabling economic growth and progress in the markets and communities in which we operate. As such, our senior leaders are accountable and have explicit targets set to improve the diversity of their teams and our collective success depends on us achieving these targets. We are excited to recognise the next generation of rising stars, who will be instrumental in driving the thought leadership and progress needed to create a truly successful industry.”

JAMES BARDRICK | CITI COUNTRY OFFICER, UNITED KINGDOM

Rising Stars in Education & Academia

Proudly sponsored by Warwick Business School

“At Warwick Business School we are for those that want to make change. Those with an entrepreneurial spirit, working to disrupt expectations. Those who turn challenges into dreams, and in turn break down barriers for others. As a School we are committed to breaking down the barriers that women face through our research, our education, and our professional networks. But it’s not just about what we can do, it’s about how we can support our fellow Change Makers on their own journeys. This is why we are delighted to have the opportunity to support WeAreTheCity’s Rising Stars Education and Academia category for a second year, to recognise inspiring female talent across the UK, the leaders of tomorrow looking to challenge the status quo and inspire future generations of females.”

KAREN BARKER | DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT & MARKETING, WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL

Rising Stars in Hospitality

Proudly sponsored by IHG Hotels & Resorts

“IHG Hotels & Resorts is incredibly proud to be sponsoring WeAreTheCity for the first time, recognising and celebrating top female talent and future leaders in the UK at the Rising Stars Awards. We as an organisation are committed to driving gender balance globally across our corporate and hotel leadership populations, and as such we are excited to help spotlight women’s voices and achievements.”

LOUISE BYRNE | VP, GLOBAL TALENT AND DIVERSITY, IHG HOTELS & RESORTS

Rising Stars Media Partner

Proudly partnered with Marie Claire

“I’m delighted to be partnering with WeAreTheCity to amplify these important awards. Empowering women, championing female talent, and spotlighting pioneers paving the way for others is what we’ve always stood for at Marie Claire. I’m looking forward to showcasing their inspiring stories.”

ANDREA THOMPSON | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, MARIE CLAIRE

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