Women in Trade Associations

The 2024 WiTA Outstanding Member Contribution List

In a special category for 2024, the following women have been nominated by their trade associations for their outstanding member contribution to their association and their sector.

Andrea Ellison

Treasurer & Director, Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA)

Bryony Goldsmith

Arcadis

Claire Curran

President, Building Engineering Services Association

Dr Nicola Wilson

Technical Group Chairman Chilled Food Association (CFA)

Eman Martin-Vignerte

Confederation of British Industry

Hannah Bronwin

Board, Carbon Capture and Storage Association

Holly Youde

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL)

Jo Parker

Past President of The National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors and Managing Director of Abbey Funeral Services

Julia Pittman

Chair, British Pest Control Association

Julie Houston Smyth

Board, International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Karin Godenhielm

President International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Kate Mingay

Chemical Business Association

Kirstin Hatherley-Bramwell

Chairperson, Catering Equipment Distributors Association (ceda)

Kirsty Davies-Chinnock

British Stainless Steel Association

Maria Carradice

British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

Merliee Karr

Chair, Short Term Accommodation Association

Michelle Ryan

Chair, Arboricultural Association

Natasha Rees

Board Member, The Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI)

Nathalie Oestmann

Vice-Chair, The Payments Association

Nicki Dill

Chair, Barema

Nicola Irving

Chair, CBI North East Future Leaders Network

Rhian Slee

Chair, International Fragrance Association UK (IFRA UK)

Ruth Bishop

British Equestrian Trade Association

Sabra Everett

National Pest Technicians Association 

Sam Linter

WineGB

Sharon Harte

First female President, British Coatings Federation 

Susie Burrage OBE

British Metals Recycling Association

Suzanne Oldham

AXREM

Vicki Hughes

The Wood Recyclers' Association

Yvette Cleland

APSCo, Committee member

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