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Women in Trade Associations

The Powerlist

TAF, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are pleased to have joined forces to champion the role of women in trade associations, celebrate their achievements and encourage the next generation of women into the association sector. 

On International Women's Day, TAF, FSB and CBI published a 2024 list of inspirational women in trade associations.

The list was compiled from over 200 nominations from the sector and the selection panel had the unenviable task of selecting the 100 women that make up the 2024 powerlist. 

Championing Female Leadership in Associations

TAF, FSB and CBI are proud to be led by strong female champions and to be supported in our respective organisations by brilliant women at all stages of their careers.

It is our shared ambition to support our own staff and other inspirational women in trade associations to be powerful advocates for diversity and inclusion in their sectors and more widely to support and encourage female business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Thank you to our Women in Trade Association Power List Chair, Nicola Bates, and the Selection Panel.

Emily Wallace

CEO, TAF

Rain Newton-Smith

CEO, CBI

Julie Lilley

CEO, FSB

The Selection Panel

Nicola Bates (Head Judge)

CEO, WineGB

Anna Slater

Deputy Head of Media and Communications, Federation of Small Businesses

Liz Banks

Campaigns Director, CBI

Julia Garvey

Vice Chair of the Trade Association Forum and Acting Director General, BESA

Aoife Doherty

TAF Secretariat

See the 2024 Powerlist!

Celebrating this years most inspirational Women working in Trade Associations.

The 2024 outstanding member contribution list!

Celebrating this years female unsung heroes volunteering in Trade Associations.