WIBF | Who we are

We are a forward-looking membership organisation for finance and banking professionals looking to achieve their full career potential, helping to bolster female contribution to the industry along the way.

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Our events address the needs and aspirations of our corporate and individual members to develop, showcase and retain female talent and contribution. Join us and learn.

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We recognise those leading the industry. We celebrate our members. Our annual awards ceremony is the most sought-after event of the year, offering our members and supporters the chance to honour achievement.

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Women in Banking and Finance is a not for profit membership organisation with branches in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Glasgow, staffed primarily by voluntary Executive and Management Committees. Founded in 1980, we aim to foster our members’ ambitious spirit, with networking events, development programmes and leadership opportunities.

Vivienne Artz

President, since 2017

Melanie Seymour

Vice president, since 2014

Cristina Chimenti

WIBF Treasurer & Branch President Glasgow

Edit Laszlo

Mentoring & Awards, since 2016

Elaine Meyrick

Co-Branch President Bristol

Helen Marsters

Digital Administrator, since 2017

Jackie Chatfield

Operations Manager

Jay Surti

Mentoring & Awards, since 2016

Kerry McCormack

Co-Branch President Edinburgh, since 2017

Lauren Hewitt

Operations Administrator, since 2016

Liz Hughes

Co-chair WIBF Programmes

Martha Mckenzie-Minifie

Head of Marketing & Communications, since 2014

Miranda Abraham

Co-chair WIBF Programmes

Niamh Simms

Co-Branch President, Edinburgh, since 2017

Olivia Coyle

Communications Consultant

Sally McFall

Head of Membership Relations

Sharon Forder

Head of Operations

Zoe Hutton- Priscott

Branch President Bristol

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