Women in Trade Associations

The 2024 WiTA Powerlist

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.

Aimie Stone

Chief Economist, ADS Group

Alison Edwards

Director of Policy and External Relations, Confederation of Passenger Transport

Angie Hills

Head of Destinations, ABTA – The Travel Association

Ann Swain

Global CEO, APSco

Ann Walsh

Business Development Manager, National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)

Anna Lindt

Director of Vehicle Regulation, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Anna Scothern

Chief Executive, the National Home Improvement Council

Anne Bingham

Head of Communications, National Federation of Retail Newsagents

Ayça Donaghy

CEO, The Lighting Industry Association (The LIA)

Carey Trevill

CEO, British Promotional Merchandise Association

Caroline Hamilton

Chief Executive Officer, Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed)

Caroline Norbury

Chief Executive Officer, Creative UK

Caroline Wright

Director General, British Educational Suppliers Association

Chika Muorah

Head of Eurasia, Middle East and Africa, TheCityUK

Chrysa Glystra

Trade & Economics Policy Manager, UK Steel

Claire Walker

Co-Chief Executive, Society for London Theatre and UK Theatre

Clare Bottle

Chief Executive, UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)

Danielle Henry

Assistant Director of Policy and Programmes, Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN)

Debbie Petford

Director of Legal, Building Engineering Services Association Group

Debrah Harding

Managing Director, The Market Research Society

Dhara Vyas

Deputy CEO, Energy UK

Diane Lloyd

Events Director, UK Short Term Accommodation Association (UKSTAA)

Diane McGiffen

Chief Executive, Law Society of Scotland

Dids Macdonald OBE

CEO & Co Founder, Anti Copying in Design

Dimitra Rappou

Executive Director- Sustainable Products, Confederation of Paper Industries

Emma Banymandhub

Events Director, The Payments Association

Emma Brennan

Head of Media and Communications, ABTA - The Travel Association

Emma De Souza

Executive Director (Audiences and Commercial), Society of London Theatre and UK Theatre

Emma English

Executive Director, British Educational Travel Association (BETA)

Emma Harrick

Head of Energy Transition and Supply Chain, Scottish Renewables

Emma McClarkin OBE

Chief Executive, British Beer and Pub Association

Dr Emma Meredith

Director-General, Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA)

Emma Pinchbeck

Chief Executive Officer, Energy UK

Fiona Campbell

Chief Executive, Association of Scotland's Self-Caterers

Fiona Graham

Chief Advocacy Officer, Family Business UK

Galina Dimitrova

Director of Investment and Capital Markets, Investment Association (IA)

Gaynor Pates

Operations Director, Railway Industry Association

Gillian Painter

Head of Membership, IA Engine

Hannah Essex

Co-Chief Executive, Society of London Theatre

Hannah Gurga

Director General, Association of British Insurers

Hannah Moxon

Director of External Affairs, Rail Partners

Hayley Sedgwick

Chief Operating Officer, Innovate Finance

Helen Brocklebank

Chief Executive, Walpole

Helen Dickinson

Chief Executive Officer, British Retail Consortium

Jackie Barodekar

Director, UK Finance

Jane Frost

CEO, The Market Research Society

Janine Hirt

CEO, Innovate Finance

Jennifer Green

Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, TheCityUK

Jennifer Pheasey

Director of Public Affairs, Horticultural Trades Association

Jill Pearcy

Director of Reputation, The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)

Jo Fautley

Deputy Chief Executive, Build UK

Jo Power

Head of Communications and Membership, International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Jo Twist

CEO, British Phonographic Industry

Jodi Berg

National Residential Landlords Association

Julia Graham

CEO, Airmic (Association for Insurance & Risk)

Juliette Sanders

Director of Strategic Communications, Energy UK

Karen Betts

Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation

Karen Dee

Chief Executive, Airport Operators Association

Karin Goodburn MBE

Director General, Chilled Food Association (CFA)

Kate Nicholls OBE

CEO, UK Hospitality

Kate Shoesmith

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Recruitment & Employment Confederation

Katie Gillespie

Compliance and Policy Manager, The National Association of Jewellers

Kim Bayley

CEO, ERA, the digital entertainment and retail association

Konstanze Scharring

Executive Director, Government & External Affairs, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

Lila Thompson

Chief Executive, British Water

Lisa Wainwright MBE

CEO, The Sport and Recreation Alliance

Liz Field

Chief Executive, The Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA)

Luella Trickett

Director, Value & Access, Association of British HealthTech Industries

Meeka Walwyn-Lewis

Head of Membership Operations, British Printing Industries Federation

Meera Chindooroy

Deputy Director, Campaigns, Public Affairs and Policy NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association)

Melanie Leech

Chief Executive, British Property Federation

Michelle Riddalls

Chief Executive, PAGB - The consumer healthcare association

Molly Davis

Head of Communications, The British Institute of Innkeeping

Natalie Charlton

Head of Sales, Automate UK (PPMA Ltd)

Natalie Ribeiro

Head of Press, UK Finance

Nicole Paley

Deputy Chief Executive, UK Pet Food

Philippa Batting

Managing Director, Buckinghamshire Business First

Pip Wilkins

Chief Executive, British Franchise Association

Rachel Aldighieri

Managing Director, Data and Marketing Association UK

Rachel Barber-Mack

Executive Director, Media Smart (Advertising Association)

Rose Garber

Member Relations Director, Railway Industry Association

Ruth Herbert

Chief Executive, Carbon Capture & Storage Association

Sally Edgington

Chief Executive Officer, AXREM

Sally Walmsley

Magazine & Digital Editor, National Residential Landlords Association

Sarah Boon

Managing Director for Corporate Affairs and Strategic Policy, UK Finance

Sarah Hendry

Director General, Country Land and Business Association

Sarah Honan

Head of Policy, The Association for Decentralised Energy

Sarah Poulter

CEO, CIWM

Sayra Tekin

Director of Legal, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, News Media Association

Seema Grantham

Housewares Sector Manager\/Director of Sales for the Exclusively show, BHETA

Sharon Lloyd Barnes

Commercial Director, Advertising Association

Sheila Webster

President, Law Society of Scotland

Sophie Jones

Chief Strategy Officer, British Phonographic Industry (BPI)

Stacey Underhill

Head of External Affairs, The Scaffolding Association

Suzannah Nichol MBE

Chief Executive, Build UK

Tamzen Isaacson

Chief Executive, Management Consultancies Association

Tracey Shelley

Chief Executive and Company Secretary, BCECA

Verity Davidge

Director of Policy, Make UK

Vicki Wolf

Head of Education and Career Development, ABTA - The Travel Association

Yselkla Farmer

Chief Executive Officer, BEAMA

The 2024 WiTA Powerlist

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