Credit Strategy

This week’s Women in Credit Conference was a powerful reminder of how crucial it is to keep driving change in our industry, and the Women in Credit Awards showcased the incredible talent already leading the way.    We launched the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Survey at the conference, but our mission is to reach the entire Credit Strategy community and beyond. We want to understand the challenges, hear your insights, and work together to create a more inclusive credit sector.    With your input, we can drive real change. Take and share the survey today and help shape the future - https://lnkd.in/eRURv-GF

Congratulations to our Women in Credit Award Winners! 🎉 Your leadership, hard work, and dedication are an inspiration to us all. Winners 🏆: Advocate of the Year Hannah Hunt, 365 finance Business Leader of the Year – Creditor Shiona Crichton, Moneyline Business Leader of the Year - Non-creditor Emma Steeley, Aro Colleague of the Year  Roxi Quinn, 4most Employer of the Year Zuto ESG Champion Sponsored by 4most Sue Owen-Bailey MCIM CMktr, Equifax Innovator of the Year - Creditor Stephanie Croston, Nationwide Building Society Innovator of the Year - Non-creditor Emma Steeley, Aro Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsored by 4most Cathy Prior, Vanquis Banking Group Mentor of the Year Mark Harrison-North, The Very Group Outstanding Returner  Eleanor Bartley, Experian Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Ylva Oertengren, Simply Asset Finance Rising Star of the Year – Creditor Sponsored by Aro Hannah Godfrey, Nationwide Building Society Rising Star of the Year - Non-creditor Gurjeet Gill, Experian Team Leader of the Year - Creditor Victoria Lay, Oodle Car Finance Team Leader of the Year - Non-creditor  Kamini Patel, Equifax Team Player of the Year - Creditor  Chloe Box, Vanquis Banking group Team Player of the Year – Non-creditor Sam Scales, 4most Transformation of the Year - Creditor Faye Byrne, HSBC UK Transformation of the Year - Non-creditor Elizabeth Chapman, Equifax Vulnerability Leader of the Year Mercedes Dawson, Money Wellness Woman of the Year  Rula Samara-Sellers, Novuna Consumer Finance Thank you for driving excellence and breaking barriers in the credit industry. Here’s to many more successes ahead! 🌟 #WiCAwards

A warm welcome to Craig W. And Stephanie Buck of 4most who continue on from Jenna by sharing the importance of Women in Credit events and how important it is also to recognise the wonderful women and allies in our industry ⭐️

Women in Credit Awards 2024 sponsored by 4most is about to begin 🏆 Credit Strategy Operations Director Jenna Abbott opens the night by explaining the true meaning of #WiCAwards and what it does for the industry 👏

Good luck to all of our incredible finalists at the Women in Credit Awards tonight! 🌟 Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have brought you this far and we’re excited to celebrate your achievements. 🏆 No matter the outcome, you’re all champions in driving progress and excellence in the industry. Best of luck to everyone! 🍀 #WicAwards

Closing out the day at #WiCCconference, the final session focuses on ‘Next Steps: Embedding Diversity Strategy into Company Culture.’ Ioana Damu is joined by Andrew Woodhouse and Claire Moore to explore how businesses can prioritise different protected characteristics, address underrepresented diversities, and fully integrate diversity into their company culture. A powerful end to a day of meaningful discussions! 🙌

The penultimate session of the day at #WiCCconference sees Ioana Damu and Sharniya Ferdinand shine a spotlight on the ‘I’ in D&I. They’re discussing how companies can move beyond recruitment to ensure workplaces are safe spaces where everyone can confidently be their authentic selves. From fostering inclusivity to the pros and cons of ‘belonging groups,’ this session is packed with insights! 🗣️✨ #Inclusion #Diversity

On the Main Stage now at #WiCCconference: Advancing Women in the Workplace 👏 Ioana Damu leads a powerful session with Aimee Gethin Sarah Simpkins Nicola Goldie and Joanne Briggs exploring how to break the glass ceiling, foster gender-balanced allyship, and tackle the challenges in filling senior roles. An essential discussion for creating real change in the industry! 💼🌟 #Leadership #Diversity #Inclusion”

Does Your AI Discriminate? 🤖 Nadia Edwards-Dashti is joined by Tasneem Bhamji, Shannon Faulkner and Lindsay Gustafsson (Bainbridge) to explore whether progress has been made in breaking biases in AI and technology since 2023 where this topic was also on the agenda 🤔 The session discusses the importance of diverse voices in tech, biases in algorithms, and the future of fair AI. A must-attend for anyone interested in tech innovation and inclusion! 🤖🌍 #Inclusion #AI #TechLeadership #WiCConference

Up next at #WiCCconference: ‘Beyond the FCA Regulations: Creating an Inclusive Workforce for All’ Moderated by Ioana Damu, is joined by Craig Downing, Victoria Loosmore and Rachel Fairhurst to discuss key topics such as inclusive policies, shared parental leave, and menopause awareness 🌍💼 #Inclusion #Leadership #Diversity”