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
Fenni Kang
Awards shortlist
Fenni is an FX and Inflation Desk Strategy Quant at Barclays, providing front office quantitative support to the trading and structuring desks. She collaborates closely with the business to develop quantitative strategies and analysis to help price and risk-manage large derivatives positions, and innovate algorithmic strategies to help generate revenue. Fenni has delivered a number of successful fin-tech business projects through her EMBA and has a strong passion for improving gender equality.
Harry Owen
As COO of City AM, Harry combines the diverse experience he gained from his time in the hospitality industry, with his media and publishing expertise - to lead the day-to-day running of the City AM Media Group. WIBF are proud to have City AM. as the 2020 Awards Media Partner.
Sue Dawe
Awards judge
WIBF team
Sue Dawe is WIBFs newest patron and is also one of the judges for this years WIBF Awards for Achievement. Sue leads EY’s Financial Services Practice in Scotland and is the Managing Partner for the Edinburgh office.
Eilidh Anderson
WIBF team
Eilidh is an Investment Manager with experience investing in both direct equities and funds and is particularly interested in ESG and impact investing. She is a member of the WIBF Future Leaders Shadow Board.
Jennifer Page
WIBF team
Jennifer was shortlisted for the Champion for Women Award in 2019 and has now come on board the WIBF Tech team. A year on, Jennifer reflects on her discovery of WIBF and what it has offered her.
Neeta Mundra
WIBF team
The WIBF team were delighted to hear that Neeta Mundra, WIBF’s Head of Senior Business Leaders Community was awarded an Exceptional Women of Excellence Award by The Women Economic Forum. We caught up with Neeta to find out more about the award and her work.
Magdalena Kron
Awards shortlist
Magdalena Krön, Head of Rise London and FinTech platform lead for Barclays. At Rise, Magdalena is in charge of one of Europe’s largest FinTech hubs and is building a network of the most transformative technologies in financial services today.
Fiona Roche
Awards shortlist
Fiona Roche is currently Director, Client Service Delivery in the Commercial Division of Lloyds Banking Group. Fiona has an extensive career leading large scale teams to excel in delivery and to implement and embed Group wide transformational change. Mum to two young children Fiona is a stand out role model deeply committed to supporting colleagues reach their fullest potential in a diverse and inclusive organisation.
Juliette French
Awards shortlist
Juliette French heads the Group Transformation Engineering Core Platform Team in Lloyds Banking Group and has taken it to new heights, setting the bar higher every day, in a confluence of two industries which have largely been dominated by men - Banking and IT. She has not just led the team, but built a team of equally dynamic women who have achieved several milestones in a short span of time.
Global Transaction Banking UK, Santander
Awards shortlist
GTB (Global Transaction Banking) UK provides origination, execution and product support capabilities for Santander Corporate & Investment Bank (“SCIB”) clients. This includes marketing support / transaction assessment / transaction approval/processing advice and support, across the different sectors.