2018 Winner & Finalist Testimonials
It was a huge (and unexpected) honour to be named as the 2018 Women in Finance Ambassador of the Year. Driving greater gender balance has been a top priority for me since taking on the role of Managing Partner for Talent at Deloitte in 2013. I’ve been incredibly proud of the change that has occurred during this time – from increasing our percentage of female partners from 13% in 2013 to 19% today to enabling nearly 50 women to re-enter the workplace through our Return to Work scheme, reducing female attrition and increasing engagement. Receiving the Ambassador award was not only a real personal achievement but also an acknowledgement of everything that we’ve accomplished as a firm.
I am always looking for ways to add value to my clients through better execution and aiming to get as close to perfection as humanly possible. At a time when my client feels lost and vulnerable, she deserves a service that can fully identify and recognise her needs and then deliver on them and make the experience as welcoming as possible. That’s what drives me to continue setting high standards for both myself and my team.
So, therefore, as someone who is always striving to be at the top of my game, awards recognition is very important to me. This is 3rd party recognition of your achievements. I’m very proud to have Women in Finance Awards, Financial Adviser of the year winner for 2017 and 2018. I’d really love to make it a hat trick for 2019.
I feel very honoured to have been recognised by the Women in Finance Awards and to join such an amazing cohort of women contributing their talents and skills to the London finance industry. The feedback from clients and contacts has been overwhelmingly positive and I’ve made a number of powerful new connections through the initiative.
Firstly, coming from the Channel Islands, it was a proud moment to be nominated
With regards to my profile and name awareness, this has certainly increased as has my credibility – being a woman in a man’s world. I feel that my compatriots in the insurance industry now see me as a businesswoman, as opposed to The Wife, as I started the business with my husband 15 years ago.
This is clearly down to the recognition I have received due to my nomination for such a prestigious award.
I am also continuing to study for my Chartered Insurance Status, having achieved my Chartered Loss Adjusting status in 2017 and at 54, I am very much promoting not only progressing in the industry for women but also proving that age is not a hindrance to personal development and further education.
Winners & Shortlist 2018
WEALTH/ASSET MANAGEMENT RISING STAR
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This award recognises the best and brightest women in their first five years of working within the wealth or asset management industry. Judges will be looking for nominees who have a unique and inspiring story to tell.
WINNER: Tiffany Young, Pentech Ventures
FINALISTS
Amy Backhouse, Coutts
Henna Hemnani, Miton Group
Amy Kirby, Rathbones
Rachel Lane, Group Rapport
Emma Margetts, Alpha Exchange
Oriana Mezini, Coutts
Nandini Ramakrishnan, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Emma Richardson, Active Chartered Financial Planners
Chloe Smith, Castlefield
Naomi Waistell, Newton Investment Management
Charlotte Worthington, Coutts
Tiffany Young, Pentech Ventures
FINANCE RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
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The best and brightest woman in the first five years of working within the financial services industry. Judges will be looking for nominees who have a unique and inspiring story to tell.
WINNER (Joint Winners): Magdalena Krön, Barclays and Tsitsi Mutiti, Charles Stanley
FINALISTS
Tabitha Brear, Silicon Valley Bank
Hannah Duck, London Stock Exchange Group
Tasneem Dudhia, Macquarie Group
Julie-Anne Headington, Channel Islands Adjusters
Katherine Hewitt, Castlefield
Aakriti Jha, AIG
Magdalena Krön, Barclays
Bolanle Lawal, Santander
Nicola Loudon, Charles Stanley
Paula Mercer, Atom bank
Tsitsi Mutiti, Charles Stanley
Pooja Shah, Castlefield
CFO OF THE YEAR
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The female chief financial officer in any sector who has delivered financial growth and demonstrated success in overcoming significant business challenges or barriers.
WINNER: Deepa Shah, Hall & Partners
FINALISTS
Susan Allan, Willerby Group
Kathryn Burgess, Macquarie Group
Nicki Deeson, Amnesty International
Nicola Downing, Ricoh Europe
Jo Fletcher, European Tour
Erica Ingham, MediaCom
Rachel Lawrence, AIB Group
Sally Matthews, Gousto
Angela Noon, Siemens
Deepa Shah, Hall & Partners
Nicola Sharp, Smoothwall
Kathryn Sherratt, Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Carrie Tucker, Weybourne
SPECIALIST INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
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The leading investor in private equity, venture capital, business angel or investing institution. The winner of this award will be a role model for women in a wide range of disciplines.
WINNER: Lucy Dunnett – Syndicate Room
FINALISTS
Mia Bennett, Citi Ventures
Lucy Dunnett, SyndicateRoom
Lina Haider, Cap Energy
Kully Johal, Amaryllis Ventures
Camilla Kenyon, B P Marsh & Partners
Nazo Moosa, v|t partners
Carolyn Porretta, AIG Asset Management Europe
Helen Steers, Pantheon
FUND MANAGER OF THE YEAR
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The fund manager that has outperformed peers while furthering the cause of encouraging a healthy talent pipeline for women entering the field.
WINNER: Natasha Ebtehadj – Columbia Threadneedle
FINALISTS
Andrea Ash, Tesco Pension Investments
Mehvish Ayub, State Street Global Advisors
Natasha Ebtehadj, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Nadia Grant, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Alexandra Jackson, Rathbone Unit Trust Management
Sarah Norris, Standard Life Aberdeen
Claudia Quiroz, Quilter Cheviot Investment Management
Jean Roche, Schroders
Jenny Rodgers, M&G Investments
Diandra Soobiah, NEST
Naomi Waistell, Newton Investment Management
WEALTH MANAGER OF THE YEAR
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The wealth manager that displays an outstanding track record of performance in various financial conditions.
WINNER: Jenny Tozer LGT Vestra
FINALISTS
Catrina Arbuckle, Mercer
Emma Clarke, Beaufort Investment Management
Lucy Coutts, JM Finn
Jennifer Crowley, Coutts
Vanessa Hodge, Mercer
Joanne Holden, Mercer
Helen Hope, Mercer
Joanna Hunt, LGT Vestra
Hiia Immonen, HSBC
Laura McClellan, Coutts
Tessa Page, Mercer
Emma Pardo, Mercer
Jenny Tozer, LGT Vestra
Kim Woolmer, JM Finn
FINANCIAL ADVISER OF THE YEAR
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This award recognises the standout financial adviser who has achieved outstanding returns while championing financial inclusivity. The award is based on achievements made in the period 1 January 2017 – 1 January 2018.
WINNER: Mary Waring, Wealth for Women
FINALISTS
Vanessa Barnes, Hannay Investments
Vincenza Belfiore, Azimut Holding
Lisa Hardman, Investing Ethically
Rosie Hooper, Quilter
Catriona Lumiste, Financial Care Solutions
Lena Patel, ISJ Independent Financial Planning Limited
Silvia Pepino, Bank of England
Ellen Roome, The Finance Roome
Mary Waring, Wealth for Women
BANKER OF THE YEAR
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The most influential and inspirational woman in banking, who has overseen strong financial performance and successfully guided the bank in best business practices, expansion into new markets, or innovation in terms of new products or services.
WINNER: Amy Lenander, Capital One
FINALISTS
Julie Baker, NatWest
Anne Boden, Starling Bank
Dr Miranda Brawn, Daiwa
Judith Chan, Coutts & Co
Kavita Choitram, Macquarie
Vicky Davies, Danske Bank
Annabel Downs, Goldman Sachs
Maria Harris, Atom Bank
Heather Lauder, The Co-operative Bank
Amy Lenander, Capital One
Alison McGregor, HSBC
Saadia Mujeeb, NatWest Markets
Rachel Naughton, AIB
Helen Rose, TSB
Denise Taylor, Coutts
Deborah Williams, Coutts
LEGAL ADVISER OF THE YEAR
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The corporate lawyer that has broken barriers to advancement and carved out a niche for herself in the firm and wider sector, as well as paving the way for diversity in leadership.
WINNER: Nell Scott, Orrick
FINALISTS
Navpreet Atwal, Blake Morgan
Seema Bains, DWF
Dr Miranda Brawn, Daiwa Capital Markets Europe
Alys Carlton, Capital Law
Emma Cleveland, Cleveland & Co Associates
Abiola Falope, Tesco Group
Lesley Gregory, Memery Crystal
Karen Holden, A City Law Firm
Stacy Kim, Orrick
Sue McLean, Baker McKenzie
Carolyn Saunders, Pinsent Masons
Nell Scott, Orrick
FINANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR
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WINNER: Erica Ingham, MediaCom
FINALISTS
Kelly-Anne Byres, KBL Accounts
Julie Currie, Department for International Trade
Sharron Gunn, ICAEW
Erica Ingham, MediaCom
Rachel Jackson, Deloitte
Yolaine Kermarrec, EY
Mandy Nagra, My Consulting Partner
Abby Nottingham, Macquarie Group
Regine Schwenzer, Siemens
Jeri Williams, J Williams & Co
INSURANCE LEADER OF THE YEAR
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The strongest senior-level contender in the insurance sector who has an outstanding track record in attracting and managing clients and bringing in successful deals, whilst demonstrating exceptional leadership.
WINNER: Yulia Baynham, PwC
FINALISTS
Yulia Baynham, PwC
Karen Beales, UK General Insurance
Emily Fraser, RSA Group
Tovah Grosscurth, RSA Group
Shirine Khoury-Haq, Lloyd’s
Carolyn MacKenzie, RSA Group
Sarah Mantle-Gray, RSA Group
Jean Morris, AXA UK
Romaney O’Malley. AIG
Nimisha Patel, RSA Group
Cheralyn Perry, RSA Group
Suzy Tiffany, RSA Group
Rose St Louis, Zurich
RECRUITER OF THE YEAR
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The recruitment firm that has championed equal pay and diversity in financial recruitment.
WINNER: BRUIN Financial
FINALISTS
BRUIN Financial
The Ocean Partnership
Ridgeway Partners
Warren Partners
The Works Search
DISRUPTOR OF THE YEAR
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The company that has reinvigorated gender diversity in the financial services industry by providing new and innovative ways to improve the gender balance in the sector across levels.
WINNER: Shirine Khoury-Haq, Lloyd’s
FINALISTS
Dr Ana Cukic Armstrong, AIM
Emilie Bellet, Vestpod
Julia Elliott Brown, Enter The Arena
Kate Glazebrook, Applied
Kate Headley, The Clear Company
Independent Women
Shirine Khoury-Haq, Lloyd’s
Hayley Sudbury, WERKIN
UBS Wealth Management
EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR
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The company that has proactively cultivated an inclusive and diverse workforce, aiming to achieve equal gender representation at all levels.
WINNER (JOINT WONNERS): Financial Conduct Authority and RBS
FINALISTS
Castlefield
Chartered Insurance Institute
Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Financial Conduct Authority
Independent Women
Lloyds Banking Group
M&G Investments
Orrick
Plexal
RBS
Sky
Toucan Ventures
Triodos Bank
TSB
Unity Trust Bank
BANKING AND INSURANCE ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
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This award is open to the organisation or person regardless of gender, that has gone out of their way to support the cause of getting more female representation in senior levels and stamping out barriers for women in financial services.
WINNER: Rebecca Port, Standard Chartered Bank
FINALISTS
Magda Baugh, LV=
Becky Bennett, Allianz Insurance
Sarah Blomfield, Rothschild
James Clarry, Coutts
Anna Cole, LV=
Guillermo Donadini, AIG
Nicola Dunning, LV=
Sharon Forder, RBS
Rebecca Hughes, Coutts
Jane Magill, Macquarie
Paul Pester, TSB
Helen Pickstock, Coutts
Rebecca Port, Standard Chartered Bank
Rachel Small, LV=
Rose St Louis, Zurich
LEADERSHIP ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR
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This award is open to the organisation or person regardless of gender, that has gone out of their way to support the cause of getting more female representation in senior levels and stamping out barriers for women in financial services.
WINNER: Jane Goodland, Quilter
FINALISTS
Association of British Insurers (ABI)
Shane Balkham, Beaufort Investment Management
Claire Cockerton, Plexal
Maike Currie, Fidelity International
Rebecca Durrant, Crowe
Penney Frohling, EY
Jane Goodland, Quilter
Stephanie Lamb, EY
Valeria Locatelli, M&G Investments
Jane Magill, Macquarie
Sarah Owen-Jones, Rathbones
Anne Pieckielon, Bacs
Susan Revell, BNY Mellon
Chris Stylianou, Sky
Joëlle Warren, Warren Partners
FINTECH CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
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The most innovative and agile woman in a leadership role within a fintech company.
WINNER: Magdalena Krön, Barclays
FINALISTS
Sophia Bantanidis, Citi
Anna Bennett, Gospel Technology
Megan Caywood, Starling Bank
Susanne Chishti, FINTECH Circle
Lisa Halabi, Lloyds Banking Group
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, Tapoly
Karen Kerrigan, Seedrs
Jenny Knott, FinTech Advisory
Magdalena Krön, Barclays
Emma Margetts, Alpha Exchange
Helen Mitchell, Blukudu
Dr. Ella Rabener, Scalable Capital
Julia Streets, Streets Consulting
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
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This category celebrates the individual who has achieved a long-term impact on the way people and organisations think about and practice gender diversity. The Ambassador of the Year will be a prominent person in business and/or financial services who publicly champions gender parity in the sector. The Ambassador of the Year is ambitious, bold, daring, charismatic, and unabashedly dedicated towards encouraging women in the sector to grow.
WINNER: Emma Codd, Deloitte
FINALISTS
Rachael Brown, Derbyshire Independent Financial Services
Emma Codd, Deloitte
Lena Komileva Floyd, G Plus Economics
Seonaid Mackenzie, Sturgeon Ventures
Lesley Mackintosh, Independent Women
Alison McGregor, HSBC
Olga Miler, UBS Wealth Management
Alison Petit, VentureFounders
Bev Shah, City Hive
Juliet Wedderburn, Charles Stanley
FUTURE CFO OF THE YEAR
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This award is open to those in mid-to-senior positions within the financial industry (with titles including finance manager, finance director, and head of finance) who have proven to be future strategic visionaries for the business and demonstrated financial superiority within their sector.
WINNER: Tatiana Okhotina, Azimo
FINALISTS
Julie Adams-Moore, Towergate
Ana Bonnet, American Express
Jessie Burrows, Direct Line Insurance Group
Claire Cordell, Aldermore Bank
Louise Denning, Tetragon
Eleanor Hampson, BT
Sally Johnson, Pearson
Tatiana Okhotina, Azimo
Mandy Nagra, My Consulting Partner
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
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Our Woman of the Year award, contested among the winners of all other categories, will reward the female that stands above others as a true leader in finance and an inspiration to women seeking success in the industry.
WINNER: Jane Goodland, Quilter
