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Women in Trade Associations

The Powerlist

TAF, CBI and FSB have once again joined forces to champion the role of Women in trade bodies, celebrate their achievements and encourage the next generation of women into the sector. 

To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we have launched the third Women in Trade Associations powerlist. Our list celebrates the best, the most brilliant, and the most formidable female business and sector champions in the UK. 

The 30 under 30 list

This year we are also celebrating the incredible female future leaders of the trade association world. We therefore also asked for nominations for female trade association employees under 30 that have delivered an outstanding contribution to their association.

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 2025 Selection Panel

Nicola Bates (Head Judge)

CEO, WineGB

Lucy Monks

International Affairs Director, FSB

Liz Banks

Campaigns Director, CBI

Julia Garvey

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

Aoife Doherty

TAF Secretariat

We are grateful to Vuelio for sponsoring WiTA 2025!