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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) are delighted to be the headline sponsor of the Rising Stars Awards and, on behalf of everyone at RBC, I would like to congratulate all 1,130 nominees. These awards are critical to celebrate and showcase incredible talent across multiple industries in the UK. At RBC, we support diversity and inclusion at all levels and it’s one of the ways we bring our purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper to life.”
DAVE THOMAS, CEO, RBC EUROPE
Rising Stars in All Other Industries
Proudly sponsored by Barclays
“Barclays is delighted to be sponsoring the All Other industries category for Rising Stars 2020. We are committed to supporting the development of our future female leaders and that means creating a culture where they feel they can be recognised for the contribution they make to their industries. We’re proud of the work we do to embed diversity and awareness of the gender agenda, into all areas of our business and we have adopted an approach that promotes a firm-wide culture of inclusion. We have been a champion of Rising Stars since the beginning and are very much looking forward to what is in store for 2020.”
PAULETTE COHEN, GLOBAL DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION DIRECTOR, BARCLAYS
Rising Stars in Banking & Capital Markets
Proudly sponsored by Goldman Sachs
“Goldman Sachs is delighted to sponsor the Banking and Capital Markets Rising Star Award, which recognises women who are role models and future leaders in the industry. As a firm, we are focused on developing and supporting women talent and reaching gender parity over time. An inclusive workplace where all of our people can thrive as their authentic selves enables us to innovate more and better serve the evolving needs of our clients. Awards such as this are critical to providing a platform for both recognition and broader dialogue across the industry.”
ERIKA IRISH BROWN, CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER, GOLDMAN SACHS
Rising Stars in Charity & Not-for-Profit
Proudly sponsored by Cancer Research UK
“Cancer Research UK is delighted to be supporting the WeAreTheCity’s Rising Star Awards, by sponsoring the “Rising Stars in Charity” category for the fourth year. It is important to us to be involved with the Awards and to play our part in shaping the future of women on their way to the top in this sector. We are keen to continue to instil a diverse working culture where everyone can reach their full potential and this is reflected in our commitment to flexible working, nurturing of female talent and an inclusive recruitment and selection process. This year, we welcome our new CEO, Michelle Mitchell and CFO, Rita Akushie, as well as Tracy De Groose who will be joining our board of Trustees. We are honoured to show our support for the next generation of female leaders in the sector by sponsoring these awards.”
FRANCES MILNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY & PARTNERSHIPS, CANCER RESEARCH UK
Rising Stars in Defence
Proudly sponsored by the British Army
“The Army is delighted to be a sponsor of the Rising Stars Awards 2020. We pride ourselves on being an organisation that drives a culture of diversity and inclusion – vitally underpinning our future success. These awards offer us an opportunity to recognise and thank people who make a significant difference both in the Armed Forces and from within the society we serve.”
BRIGADIER LIZZIE FAITHFULL-DAVIES | COMMANDER 102 LOGISTIC BRIGADE, BRITISH ARMY
Rising Stars in Digital
Proudly sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group
“Lloyds is thrilled to be sponsoring the Digital Rising Star Award for We Are The City’s Top 100 Rising Stars in 2019 for the second year. We are committed to supporting and developing women and creating a diverse and representative workplace. We applaud the nature of these awards because they target young and up and coming women below senior management level. It is vital that we build and nurture this pipeline across the technology industry in order to achieve diverse and inclusive teams”
JEMMA WATERS, RESPONSIBLE TRANSFORMATION LEAD, LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
Rising Stars in Diversity
Proudly sponsored by Citi
“Citi is honoured to be sponsoring the Rising Stars in Diversity award for 2020 to celebrate those who are driving equality and the proven benefits of diversity throughout our society and workplaces. Diverse and inclusive teams are the foundation for making the best decisions and delivering the best for our clients, the market and the communities we operate in. As we look to the future, these rising stars will help to develop the diversity of thought that will be critical to innovation and progress”
JAMES BARDRICK | UK COUNTRY HEAD AND CEO OF CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS LIMITED
Rising Stars - EA & PA
Proudly sponsored by C&C Search
“This is our second year as a proud sponsor. Alongside WATC, C&C Search shares an absolute commitment to nurturing and supporting a diverse female pipeline. In a year where politics and power has dominated the conversation, it’s a real privilege for us to be part of the Rising Star Awards.
“C&C partners with our clients to foster cultures that truly support, grow and celebrate female talent in the workplace. We believe that collaboration and strong leadership is key to opening up more creative, innovative and engaged talent pools. C&C is delighted to support the next generation of female talent, setting new standards in professional development, inspiration and community.”
LUCY CHAMBERLAIN | FOUNDER, C&C SEARCH
Rising Stars in Education & Academia
Proudly sponsored by Oxford Said Business School
“Despite a higher rate of women graduating from universities and graduate programmes, the number of women represented at CEO or Managing Director level remains low at just 9% globally. Together with WATC we are determined to make a change. Our commitment to research, education and networks ensures we develop and nurture female talent in business. We are proud to support the Rising Star Awards which allow us all to celebrate the achievements of talented women throughout the UK, and welcome the next generation of trailblazers who inspire us.“
CAROLINE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR OF OPEN PROGRAMMES, SAID BUSINESS SCHOOL
Rising Stars - Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups
Proudly sponsored by Sage
“It is important that all female talent is nurtured, especially at the beginning of their journey and Sage is particularly supportive of the way WeAreTheCity and the Rising Star awards recognise and provide this. Small businesses are the backbone of the British economy, and female entrepreneurs and female professionals in the start up community provide crucial diversity, perspective and energy to drive their business forward, and in turn, stimulate the economy. Sage is honoured to support the Rising Stars, Entrepreneurs and Start up category and anticipate the awards will continue to inspire women professionals.“
SABBY GILL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, UK & IRELAND, SAGE
Rising Stars in HR & Recruitment
Proudly sponsored by Elysian Search Consulting
“A diverse and inclusive workforce is a melting pot of ideas and success and ultimately better for everyone. We at Elysian are passionate about enabling companies and empowering Women to see all options as opportunities. So proud to sponsor Wearethecity as the more we can do to make a cultural shift and educate young girls and women about great role models in all industries and roles the more accessible these opportunities will be for all.”
JEMMA GAJIC | MANAGING DIRECTOR, ELYSIAN SEARCH CONSULTING
Rising Stars in Insurance
Proudly sponsored by Lloyd's of London
“Ensuring that we recognise and develop emerging female talent is critical to building and motivating top performers across our sector. Within Insurance, we want to encourage women to step forward and progress their careers, which is why we are delighted to continue sponsoring the insurance category of the WeAreTheCity Rising Stars Awards.”
PAULINE MILLER | HEAD OF TALENT DEVELOPMENT & INCLUSION, LLOYD’S
Rising Stars in Investment Management
Proudly sponsored by Northern Trust
“Northern Trust is delighted to be sponsoring the Rising Stars 2020 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 in Law (The Lynne Freeman Award)
Proudly sponsored by Reed Smith
“We are delighted to be able to again support and celebrate the Lynne Freeman Rising Stars in Law! They represent the best that law has to offer – talented and dedicated young women who are no doubt destined for leadership. Just as their role models have inspired them, they too will inspire more rising stars through their enthusiasm, capability, creativity, and commitment to being the best of the best.”
TAMARA BOX | MANAGING PARTNER EME, REED SMITH
Rising Stars in Logistics & Transport
Proudly sponsored by Mott MacDonald
“Mott MacDonald is proud to be supporting WeAreTheCity’s Rising Star Awards, by sponsoring the transport and logistics category. We believe that this is a great opportunity to showcase our commitment to support and value women in the transport and logistics sector. As well as acknowledging our own staff we believe that it is important to recognise all rising stars across the sector. We also want to encourage young women to consider studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics at school and at university by building the profile of outstanding role models.”
DENISE BOWER OBE, GROUP EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR, MOTT MACDONALD
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 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.”
OZNUR BASARAN, HR MANAGER, 3M NORTH EUROPE REGION
Rising Stars in Technology
Proudly sponsored by Accenture
“The diversity of our people is part of what makes Accenture exceptional. We recognise that each person has unique strengths, and by embracing those strengths, we all deliver innovation – together. That’s why we’re committed to a gender-balanced workforce by 2025 and growing the percentage of women managing directors globally to 25% by 2020. We are incredibly proud to sponsor the WeAreTheCity Technology Rising Star award, showcasing amazing female talent in technology and continuing to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.”
ZAHRA BAHROLOLOUMI | TECHNOLOGY MANAGING DIRECTOR, ACCENTURE
Rising Star Champions
Proudly sponsored by CMI Women
“CMI Women is delighted to be supporting the WeAreTheCity’s Rising Star Awards Champions category, to showcase the role models actively advocating gender balance in the workplace to help us take a step closer to benefiting from an inclusive environment. Diversity is the foundation for good leadership and management, delivering better results, reduced risk and access to a wide talent pool. CMI Women is at the forefront of driving gender balance in the workplace, encouraging organisations to put gender diversity at the heart of their agenda and develop the pipeline of women in management.”
ANN FRANCKE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE, CMI
Company of the Year
Proudly sponsored by Bloomberg
“At Bloomberg, we believe that when one woman rises we all do, so it’s an absolute pleasure for the third year running to be joining WeAreTheCity in celebrating top emerging female talent. These awards are so critical to identifying and being the catalyst for the future pipeline. We applaud WeAreTheCity in recognising these womens achievements.“
MANISHA MEHROTRA | HEAD OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR EMEA, BLOOMBERG
Men for Gender Balance
Proudly sponsored by HSBC
“HSBC is proud to be sponsoring the Rising Stars award for Men for Gender Balance for 2020. In order to achieve gender balance in our organisations we know that men and women 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 in this category are bringing to the gender diversity agenda.”