June Newsletter 11

WIBF Advisory Board
We are honoured and delighted that the following senior executives have agreed to be on the WIBF Advisory Board:
·        Sarah Deaves               -  MD, Affluent Banking, UK Retail, RBS
·        Marisa Drew                 -  MD, Investment Banking Division of Credit Suisse,
·        Simon Hayes                -  Head of Financial Services Practice, Odgers Berndtson
·        Marion King                  -  CEO, Vocalink
·        Angela Knight, CBE      -  CEO, British Bankers Association (BBA)
·        Jane Platt                      -  CEO, National Savings and Investments
·        Mei Sim Lai, OBE        -  Founder and Principal of LaiPeters & Co

The inaugural meeting of the Advisory Board was held on the 25th May. Christine Lawrence and the incoming President, Sylvana Caloni, met with several of the Advisory Board members to discuss the role, and strategy of WIBF and some new ideas given the current financial market landscape. We are grateful for the wisdom, experience and insights of this influential group.

Enhance your CV? – Opportunities to join WIBF  Team
If you are interested and would like to find out more about current vacancies please contact Sylvana at sylvana@sylvanacaloni.com. Successful candidates will participate in an interview process with Sylvana and other members of the Management Committee.On the website 
Keep watching we are improving our recruitment area.
 
On Linked in? Join the WIBF Group now.
 
June
 
WIBF Speakers - London
Canary Wharf – Credit Suisse One Cabot Square 6:00 – 8:00pm
1st, 15th & 29th June
City – Royal Bank of Scotland 135 Bishopsgate, London EC2 6:00 – 8:00pm
8th & 22nd June
More informationwww.wibfspeakers.org.uk
 
 10th June 2011 Annual Awards for Achievement Luncheon, The Dorchester Hotel, The Ballroom Suite, London W1, 12:30-3:00pm
More than ever the Annual Awards Luncheon promises to be an exciting event. We have had a record number of nominations in 2011. This is the event you need to attend if you want to be inspired by and meet women of outstanding merit across the financial sector. Keynote speaker – Marion King – CEO, Vocalink         Fully booked
 
21st June – PEP  How does perception hinder your career development
– Aniti Ferarri, Coaching Frameworks Ltd
Citi, Citigroup Centre, Canada Square, London E14 5LB 6:00 -9:00pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/991
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
 
22nd JuneSummer Golf Event  - City Limits Golf , Worship Street, London EC2A 2BA 6.30-9.00pm
Golf is still key in business. It provides the perfect setting to informally network at those client or corporate golf events. Many deals are closed on the golf course and WIBF do not want women to miss out on such opportunities!
Are you a beginner? Not a problem! A PGA professional will be present on the evening to show you the basics of the swing. If you are an intermediate or proficient player, please come and join us, for a group lesson at the driving range in a friendly environment. Group lesson, clubs, golf balls, complimentary drinks and nibbles are all included in the fee. Few places remaining.
Members: £35
Non member’s fee: £35
Please book and pay securely online http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/1042
 
 
29th June – WIBF NetWorks – Celebrating Summer - Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: the Durius River Café, Broken Wharf House, 2 Broken Wharf, London, EC4V 3DT, http://www.bacchanaliatws.co.uk/find_us.aspx
Wine Tasting by the Millenium Bridge! 
David Green and the staff at the Durius Café will provide WIBF with a tutored tasting through some fine Spanish wines, complemented by Spanish nibbles sourced from the café’s own farm in Salamanca.  We will be networking while sampling our way through 8 wines including red, white and rose wines – commencing with a glass of bubbles on arrival.
To all our networkers, we would love to see you join us for some summer networking at this event.  To cover the cost of the venue and tasting, a small charge of £5 for members and £10 for non-members is payable to register for the event.  Please follow the link to payment on the WIBF website. http://www.wibf.org.uk/register/event/1037
Limited Places available, to book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
Please note this event takes place on a Wednesday, and not Tuesday as per our regular monthly events.
 
July  2011
 
19th July – PEP Know your Type- Maximise your relationships
– Susan Treadgold, Executive Development
Royal Bank of Scotland 250 (nb not 135) Bishopsgate London EC2 6:00 -9:00pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/?q=node/992
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
 
26th July – WIBF NetWorks
Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm             

Venue: The London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BWhttp://www.londoncapitalclub.com/