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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
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
Interested in Sponsoring?
There are a number of opportunities for corporate sponsors to support the Rising Star Awards.