Our members and their stories are at the centre of WIBF’s identity. The women (and the men who champion us), from all career levels, are at the heart of the industry. Together, we are not afraid to say what needs to be said. We strive to go the furthest. We lead from the front. We drive change. We encourage solidarity. We are proud of our members’ achievements and the role WIBF plays in helping them get where they are. Read a selection of our member stories below. If you would like to share your story get in touch! digital@wibf.org.uk
Clare McFarlane
WIBF team
WIBF is proud to have launched a regional branch in Belfast at the start of 2021. Co-Chair Clare McFarlane talks to us about her ambitions for for the branch and WIBF, her own career and how we can achieve gender parity.
Carolyn Porretta
Awards shortlist
Carolyn was the first of her family to go to university and fights for social mobility as well as women empowerment. She is a Managing Director for Macquarie’s Fixed Income division. She is used to sitting on various women networks or charities as a volunteer as much as at governance level as she sits on several boards.
Susan Monahan
WIBF team
WIBF Volunteer of the Month - February 2021
Berta Owono Ruiz
Women in Banking and Finance caught up with Berta Owono Ruiz, Country Manager at Assurant in Spain, who talked to us about her role at Assurant, the evolution of the business, as well as the importance of equity.
Dr Kay Swinburne
Awards shortlist
Dr Kay Swinburne is the Vice Chair of KPMG UK’s financial services practice. As part of the firm’s senior leadership team, Dr Swinburne advises C-suite clients on issues such as ESG investing and responsible taxation as well as developing the firm’s regulatory and policy business. Dr Swinburne started her career in banking before shifting to politics.
Elise Badoy
WIBF team
WIBF Volunteer of The Month - January 2021
Rachael Smith
WIBF team
WIBF Volunteers of The Month - December 2020
Neeta Mundra
WIBF team
WIBF Volunteer of The Month - November 2020
Rachel Harbers and Gabrielle Doyle
WIBF team
WIBF Volunteers of The Month - October 2020
An Interview With Sylvana Caloni
The third in our series of interviews with past presidents, Sylvana Caloni, who was president from 2011 -2014 talks to Jade Fallen about her time with WIBF. She talks about her achievements when she was president, why women should strive to get experience in leadership and the importance of paying it forward, to help other women in their careers.