August Newsletter
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Could you be the Finance Face of LK Bennett real women campaign?
Inspired by its customers, L.K.Bennett has chosen to celebrate its 20th anniversary with the launch of a bold, new campaign.
Recognised for its unique collections of footwear, clothing and accessories that combine femininity with individuality, fashion trends with intelligence and quality with affordability, L.K.Bennett would love nothing more than to see a woman from the world of banking and finance represented in their next campaign. For a chance to be one of the four women chosen for Spring Summer 2011 send an email with your age, profession and a photograph to lifeistheoccasion@lkbennett.com
L.K Bennett has already invited four inspiring champions of the brand to front this season’s Autumn Winter 2010 Collection. Shot by celebrated Anders Overgaard and captured in the context of their busy lives, four women of different ages and professions are brought together in a moment of spontaneity and simplicity embodying the very essence of the brand in their own stylish way.
Congratulations to Neary Guenin who was appointed to the position of Director and Chief of Staff at Newedge in March 2010. Prior to joining Newedge, Neary worked for Oliver Wyman, where she managed strategy projects for Investment Banking and Asset/Wealth Management institutions.
Remember to keep us informed of your promotion or any key promotions within your organization which we will publish either in our monthly E-Newsletter or magazine
Distinguished Speaker Event. We are holding an exclusive evening for our members and guests where our Keynote speaker is Ana Patricia Botin, Executive Chairman of Banesto. This is an exciting and rare opportunity to listen to one of the leading and well respected female bankers and philanthropists in the financial services industry and the most powerful woman in Spanish banking. We hope you will be inspired to join us for what is anticipated to be a memorable evening. The event is being held at the London Capital Club on Wednesday 29 September 2010 at 6.30pm. Numbers are limited so please sign up as soon as possible if you are interested in attending. There is a minimal attendance charge of £10 (WIBF members), £25 for non-members. Book Online
The Women’s Business Forum 2010 (http://www.thewomensbusinessforum.co.uk/) has offered WIBF members and guests a 10% discount to their business forum – the referral code is WIBF10%. The forum will be a unique, informative, beneficial conference bringing together the top 8% of business women from the UK along with 100 male Chief Executives, Chairmen and board members of some the regions and UK’s leading organisations (60% regional representation: 40% UK representation); delivering a world class presence that will guide, direct and support leading and future leaders of business and industry to where they need to be.
Date: 22nd and 23rd of September 2010
Venue: Harewood House, Leeds
Board member - Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) seeks to appoint an additional Board member, who it is anticipated will co-opt to the Audit and Risk Committee.ECU supports the UK higher education sector to promote equality and diversity for staff and students. The Unit was established in 2001 by Universities UK and GuildHE. http://www.ecu.ac.uk/about-us/ecu-board-member-vacancy
Please keep your words of support and/or tribute for WIBF coming to help make this a memorable year as we mark our 30th Anniversary. We simply ask your permission for us to use them which would be a tremendous contribution. Please send your words of support/tribute to ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk.
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AUGUST 2010
WIBF Speakers - London
Canary Wharf – Credit Suisse One Cabot Square 6-8pm
11th & 25th August
City – Royal Bank of Scotland 135 Bishopsgate 6-8pm
4th & 18th August
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
More information www.wibfspeakers.org.uk
31st August
WIBF NetWorks 2010
WIBF Networks is a regular feature in our diary held on the last Tuesday of every month – so why not bring a friend or colleague.
Venue: Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT
Time: 6:30pm onwards
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
SEPTEMBER
3rd September 2010 – Golf day: book now to avoid disappointment. An opportunity not to be missed - register now http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/816 for full details and booking
21st September
Working Together – Leveraging Natural Gender Talents
Facilitator Pauline Crawford – Corporate Heart
Venue RBC -71 Queen Victoria Street EC4 4DE
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/841
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
28th September
WIBF NetWorks 2010
WIBF Networks is a regular feature in our diary held on the last Tuesday of every month – so why not bring a friend or colleague.
Venue: Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT
Time: 6:30pm onwards
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
29th September – Distinguished speaker Ana Patricia Botin - limited places register now http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/927 for full details and booking
Thatu is WIBF’s chosen charity this year. A well deserved charity set up by some of the founders of WIBF. Thatu helps disadvantaged communities in South Africa to become self sufficient, in particular, in areas of farming, education and learning how to generate income. In essence, Thatu helps communities to help themselves to improve their lives and those of their families and the lives of their grandchildren orphaned by HIV/AIDs. Make a difference and make a donation https://www.charitychoice.co.uk/donation.asp?ref=154441
Do you have an old mobile or blackberry? - You can help the Unicorn Theatre. http://www.unicorntheatre.com/support_us/phone_recycling
The Unicorn is committed to making sure young people are not denied the experience of live theatre. With your support, they can continue to create excellent theatre for young people and their families for generations to come.
For more information about all the above events www.wibf.org.uk
Would your company or internal women’s network like to host a WIBF event? For further information contact ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
