Imogen Gammidge & Lucy Rawles – August 2026

WIBF is delighted to recognise Imogen Gammidge and Lucy Rawles, Co-Chairs of our Future Leaders Shadow Board, as our joint Volunteers of the Month for August.

Together, they have played an instrumental role in building and leading the Shadow Board, creating an environment in which its members feel supported, included and empowered to contribute. Their leadership combines high standards with genuine care, flexibility and excellent judgement.

One of their most significant achievements has been recruiting an outstanding cohort of Future Leaders Shadow Board members. The process required an extraordinary investment of time and attention behind the scenes, with Imogen and Lucy bringing professionalism and thoughtfulness to every stage.

They have also made an important contribution to recruitment across the wider organisation. When WIBF began its search for a Chief People Officer, Imogen and Lucy stepped forward to lead the first-round interviews. Their perceptive assessments and carefully considered recommendations helped WIBF progress confidently through the process and ultimately appoint two exceptional Chief People Officers.

Alongside their work with the Shadow Board, Imogen and Lucy have become trusted contributors to WIBF’s wider transformation. They bring fresh perspectives to strategic discussions, offer constructive challenge and help shape the organisation’s future direction.

Vicky Soden, CEO of WIBF, who nominated Imogen and Lucy for the award, said:

“Imogen and Lucy lead with exactly the right balance of rigour and flexibility. They set incredibly high standards while creating an environment where everyone feels supported, included and able to contribute. It is a leadership style that many more experienced leaders could learn from.

“They are proactive, dependable and exceptional communicators. They bring positivity, enthusiasm and energy to everything they do, and they make everyone around them better. Quite simply, they embody the kind of leadership WIBF exists to develop: collaborative, thoughtful, courageous and committed to making a difference.

“Working with them is an absolute joy. They are already leading like seasoned executives, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have them at the helm of our Future Leaders Shadow Board.”

Imogen and Lucy have also shown considerable emotional intelligence, maturity and resilience when navigating complex situations. They understand when to lead independently and when to seek support, approaching challenges with professionalism and sound judgement throughout.

Congratulations to Imogen and Lucy, and thank you both for the remarkable time, energy and care you continue to give to WIBF.