WeAreTheCity Announces 2023 Rising Star Awards Finalists

For the ninth consecutive year, WeAreTheCity has announced the 230 incredible individuals who are finalists in this year’s annual Rising Star Awards. 

The Rising Star awards which opened in January 2023 saw a record number of 1,450 nominations submitted from across the UK and Northern Ireland. All the judges stated that the calibre of entries for this year’s awards was nothing short of exceptional. The awards include over 20 different categories highlighting the need to see more women represented within these respective industries. The awards also include separate awards for Men for Gender balance, Champion award, Global Award, and Company of the Year.

This year’s shortlisted nominees include Runako Celina, an Investigative Journalist whose debut documentary, Racism for Sale, broke several records for BBC Africa Eye, becoming the most watched, saved and commented-on video of all time on the BBC Africa Instagram account. Abimbola Ajala of Lahafrica is also shortlisted for her work as Executive Director of Lend a Hand for the development of Africa, a non-profit organisation in Lagos Nigeria dedicated to supporting families in underserved communities with educational scholarships and a blend of supplementary initiatives which includes food drives and her ‘pad for a girl’ project.

RISING STARS

Shortlisted within the Charity category is Anita Marinelli, Founder of My Shining Star children’s Cancer charity who raised over £600,000 in nine months for a child diagnosed with Cancer and within the Entrepreneurs and Start-ups category, is Samantha Hiew, who set up ADHD girls, a community to support neurodiverse women with ADHD. 

These are just a few of the incredible women on this year’s shortlist. Check out the full shortlist below. The Rising Star awards also include a Company of the Year award, which recognises the achievements of a company that can demonstrate that they are actively supporting and developing their female talent pipeline through initiatives, training, development programmes and/or internal employee relations groups. ATOS IT Services, Synergised Solutions and Starling Bank appear in this year’s shortlist. 

The awards also continue to celebrate Rising Star Champions, recognising the efforts of senior leaders who are actively supporting the female pipeline as well as celebrating male allyship in the Men for Gender Balance category. The list shines a spotlight on male allies, such as Mike Smith, Wells Superintendent at BP, who founded the Men as Allies Wells group in the North Sea in 2019. Mike has since gone on to set up numerous male ally chapters through London, Baku, and Houston. 

EXCEPTIONAL CHAMPIONS

Champions shortlist also pays tribute to Tori Ford, founder of Medical Herstory, an international award-winning youth-led non-profit on a mission to eliminate sexism, shame, and stigma from health experiences. 

 “The calibre of entries this year has been truly exceptional. Every one of these women should be extremely proud of their achievements,” shared Vanessa Vallely OBE, Founder of WeAreTheCity. “They are key contributors to their industries and outstanding role models. I wish them the very best of luck in the final round of judging.” 

All the shortlisted individuals will be invited to celebrate their achievements on the rooftop of RBC on 17th May where they will the opportunity to meet their fellow shortlisters, our sponsors and judges. There will also be a panel whereby guests will hear how several previous Rising Star award winners have used their awards to help others and progress their careers. The final winners listing will be announced on 22 May and invited to celebrate their achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony on 12 July at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane. 

CATEGORY SPONSORS

The 2023 awards are headline sponsored by Royal Bank of Canada. Category sponsors include an array of leading FTSE 100 companies and industry leaders: 3M, Accenture, Barclays, Bloomberg, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, Citi, CMI Women, Dentsu, Highways Sector Council, HSBC, Lloyd’s, London Stock Exchange Group, Marie Claire, National Grid, Northern Trust, Oliver Wyman, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Reed Smith, Refuge, Warwick Business School, and Wellbeing of Women. 

 “Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is delighted to be powering the Rising Stars Awards for the fourth year,” stated Dave Thomas, CEO of Royal Bank of Canada, Europe. “As an organisation, we are committed to helping clients thrive and communities prosper and diversity and inclusion is more than just a value for us, it’s our strength, so supporting these awards is a great way to celebrate and showcase incredible talent across multiple industries.” 

2023’s RISING STAR FINALISTS

This year’s finalists, by category, include:

Rising Stars in Diversity

• ANJALI CHORLTON | GRADUATE TECHNOLOGY ANALYST | BARCLAYS
• ANNA NGUYENOVA | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | IBM
• ARSHIA AHMAD | DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTANT | CHANGING MINDSETS
• GRACE BENHAM | CHAIR, “CHANNEL” EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATION GROUP | ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION
• HELEN CHOUDHURY | HEAD OF DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION | THE MPA GROUP
• JIGNASHA KANANI | LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER | LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
• KEISHA ADAIR SWABY | INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER, RADIO PRESENTER, AUTHOR | EMPOWERING DYSLEXICS
• SIANNE RAMLAL-TAPPER | DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, CULTURE & ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | MUFG
• SIQI CHONG | FINANCE CONTROL AND OVERSIGHT ASSOCIATE | NOMURA
• TAYLOR MIRKARIMI | DEI RECRUITING PROGRAM MANAGER | AMAZON

Rising Stars in Advertising and Media

• ANTONIA FOX | HEAD OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT | DMG MEDIA
• DOLLY CARTER | REPORTER | NEWSQUEST
• ELOISE HUNTE-WOOD | PRODUCER | POW TV
• EMMA SADDLETON | GLOBAL MEDIA STRATEGY DIRECTOR | DENTSU
• JESSICA RHODES | HEAD OF MARKETING | BR-DGE
• KARIMAH BANGURA | JOURNALIST AND DIGITAL NEWS PRODUCER | ITN
• KELLY LING | HEAD OF DYNAMIC CREATIVE | DENTSU
• RUNAKO CELINA | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST
• SARAH PAINTER | VP, EXPERIENCE MARKETING | MERKLE
• SHERYL AGYEMANG | SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER | SUNLIFE

Rising Stars in Banking and Capital Markets

• AMBER SIDNEY | VICE PRESIDENT, EFX DISTRIBUTION | MORGAN STANLEY
• ANISHA KOCHAR | LEVERAGED FINANCE ASSOCIATE | NATWEST
• ANYA VAN DEN BERG | VICE PRESIDENT – DATA AND ANALYTICS | DEUTSCHE BÖRSE
• AVNI DAVE | PROJECT MANAGER | RBC
• CATHERINE WRIGHT | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | SVB UK
• CLAUDIA HILL | THREAT INTELLIGENCE ANALYST | MORGAN STANLEY
• DOMINIKA CHRASTILOVA | PROJECT ANALYST | NATWEST
• HENA NARANBHAI | DIRECTOR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT | BARCLAYS
• KRISTINA TARKHANYAN | GLOBAL MARKETS MANAGEMENT LEAD | THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
• MARIA ROSA TORRES SEJIN | CULTURE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION PROGRAMME MANAGER | BANK OF ENGLAND

Rising Stars in Charity and Not-For-Profits

• ABBEY WONG | DIRECTOR | VOICE ESEA
• ABIMBOLA AJALA | LEAD VOL | LAHAFRICA
• ANITA MARINELLI | FOUNDER & TRUSTEE | MY SHINING STAR CHILDRENS CANCER CHARITY
• ANNIKA RAMOS | DATA ANALYST | AGE UK
• CELIA WARRENDER | SCRUM MASTER | WHG
• CHANDNI PATEL | DELIVERY MANAGER | CONNECTR
• GODSPROMISE ADEOSUN | CEO & FOUNDER | ENVISION CHANGES
• HANNAH KUPOLUYI | LEAD MENTOR | ALL WOMEN’S NETWORK
• MEERA SARAVANAN | PROJECT OFFICER | ACADEMICS AGAINST ASSAULT
• RACHEL ARTHUR | HEAD OF COMPUTING | TEACH FIRST

Rising Stars in Defence

• AMBER JODKO | ENTERPRISE PROJECT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER | BAE SYSTEMS
• ELLIE BEAN | JUNIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER | ATKINS
• HANNAH EVANS | SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | SIXWORKS
• HANNAH GREEN | DATA AND NAVY APPLICATIONS CTO | BAE SYSTEMS DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE
• ISABELLA CURTIS | SYSTEMS ENGINEER | BOEING UK
• LAURA COTTEY | ROYAL NAVAL MEDICAL OFFICER | ROYAL NAVY
• LAUREN THOMPSON | DEPUTY ACCOUNT MANAGER | BAE SYSTEMS
• NATASHA DAY | PARAMEDIC | BRITISH ARMY
• SOPHIA LEE ROBERTS | GRADUATE PROJECT MANAGER | BAE SYSTEMS DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE
• ZEBA KHANAM | SPECIALIST RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL | BT GROUP

Rising Stars In Digital

• DARCY GLEESON | SENIOR DIGITAL CONSULTANT | IBM IX
• EMILY CARLSON | DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY MANAGER | KPMG UK
• GEORGIA SHAW | PROJECT MANAGER | ATOS
• HANNAH CROMPTON | DATA SCIENTIST AND PROJECT ADVISOR TO EVP INNOVATION AND ENGINEERING | BP
• HAZAL TURUNC | MEDICAL STUDENT, EDUCATION CONTENT CREATOR, CO-FOUNDER OF JOURNEY2MED AND CREATIVE STRATEGIST AT QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON | BARTS AND THE LONDON, YOUTUBE
• JESSIE CHAN | CX AND COMMUNICATIONS GRADUATE | ATOS
• KASIA WOJCIECHOWSKA | REGIONAL HEAD OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS | CAPITA
• KATIE SHANAHAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | CROSSWORD CYBERSECURITY
• MEI-SHIANG SHEN | BUSINESS CONSULTANT | IBM
• SARAH HILL | COMMERCIAL TRANSFORMATION ADVISOR | BP

Rising Stars in EA & PA

• AMBER L’OSTE-BROWN | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | IFS UK LTD
• CAROLINE REES WILLIAMS | OPERATIONS MANAGER AND EXEC ASSISTANT | THE VALESCO GROUP
• FREYA ROBERTSON | CHIEF OF STAFF TO CEO/ PREVIOUSLY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | PROGENY
• JACKIE WELDON | EXECUTIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT | PWC
• JENNA AMOS | PA TO CHIEF OF INVESTMENT OFFICER | LLOYD’S OF LONDON
• MARIAN FELIX | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | CODIFIED
• NATALIE GAYNOR | EA | RBC
• RITA CORBO | PA | DIRECT LINE GROUP
• STEPHANIE BROOKS | STUDIO MANAGER | IGLOO REGENERATION LIMITED
• SYMONE ZELKIN | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE CEO | THREE UK

Rising Stars in Education & Academia

• DR EMMA YHNELL | SENIOR LECTURER (TEACHING FOCUSED) | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
• EBANIE XAVIER-COPE | YEAR 5 TEACHER, MUSIC LEAD AND EDI LEAD | NEW HORIZONS CHILDREN’S ACADEMY
• EMILY DAVIES | HEAD OF STUDENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
• EVELIN SANDERSON-NICHOLS | SUSTAINABILITY ASSISTANT | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
• GEORGINA DURRANT | FOUNDER | CHESHIRE SEN TUTOR LTD
• HARVEEN CHUGH | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP | WARWICK BUSINESS SCHOOL
• KATHARINE CHILDS | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | RASPBERRY PI FOUNDATION
• PARM PLUMMER | ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER | VICTORIA COLLEGE JERSEY
• SABRINA AU | PARTNERSHIPS LEAD | DOT DOT FIRE
• SAMANTHA HAIGH | SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COACH | MULTIVERSE

Rising Stars in Entrepreneurs & Start-ups

• DONNA FISHER | FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR | SMILE BOX
• DR LAURA DAVID | CEO AND FOUNDER SMART ABOUT HEALTH | SMART ABOUT HEALTH
• DR PEARL JARRETT | CEO | VERANDA CONNECT LTD
• GEORGINA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR – ESTATE AGENCY | G.R. ESTATES
• LAURA JARDINE PATERSON | CEO & FOUNDER | CONCAT TECH LTD
• MOLLY TAYLOR | CO-FOUNDER | FAMN
• MORAG OFILI | FOUNDER, DIRECTOR | KILTERED
• SAMANTHA HIEW | FOUNDER | ADHD GIRLS
• SASHA SAVILLE | CEO/FOUNDER | THE EXECUTIVE SOLUTIONS AGENCY
• SUSAN HARVEY | OWNER | NURTURE GNOMES

Rising Stars in Energy & Utilities

• AASHA MARENGHI | SUBSEA PROJECT MANAGER | BP
• ALEXANDRA LAWSON | COMMERCIAL ADVISOR – INTEGRATED ENERGY SOLUTIONS EUROPE | SHELL UK
• CATHERINE PODESTA | OFFSHORE INSTALLATION ENGINEER | SSE
• CLAIRE HUXLEY | COMMERCIAL CODE CHANGE MANAGER | NATIONAL GRID ESO
• GEMMA LITTLEWOOD | DEI STRATEGIC LEAD / PROJECT MANAGER | OIL SPILL RESPONSE LIMITED
• HANNAH KERNTHALER | SHORT TERM OPERABILITY MANAGER | NATIONAL GRID ESO
• HELEN OWEN | SENIOR DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION SPECIALIST | NATIONAL GRID
• JACQUELYN FISHER | SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER | BP
• LAURA BROCK | CFD DELIVERY MANAGER | NATIONAL GRID ESO
• SHRUTHI GOVINDARAJAN | STRUCTURAL ENGINEER – II | WORLEY

Rising Stars in Healthcare

• ABIGAIL OTCHERE | MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | EXCERPTA MEDICA
• DR JOYCE OMATSEYE | MEDICAL DOCTOR | NHS ENGLAND
• HANNAH NAZRI | ACADEMIC CLINICAL FELLOW IN OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY | NHS
• JULIE HAMMOND | NHS AND PRIVATE GP| MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND LEAD AESTHETIC PRACTITIONER AT DR HAMMOND AESTHETICS | DR HAMMOND AESTHETICS
• KRSNA MOHNANI | JUNIOR DOCTOR | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
• MARIA AHMAD | FOUNDATION YEAR 1 (FY1) DOCTOR | NHS
• NATASHA BINNIE | MEDICAL STUDENT | KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
• NUTHANA PRATHIVADI BHAYANKARAM | PAEDIATRIC DOCTOR | NHS
• PATRICE BAPTISTE | PORTFOLIO GP | THE NHS
• VENUS MADDEN | CLINICAL FELLOW TO CHIEF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS OFFICER | NHS ENGLAND

Rising Stars in Hospitality

• ALICE DELISI | DIRECTOR, PERFORMANCE MARKETING | IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
• ANETT NEWTON | RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT SENIOR MANAGER | IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
• ANNABELLE COFFIN | EVENT MANAGER | ASHTON GATE STADIUM
• DEVINA MORJARIA | SENIOR MANAGER, VOCO HOTELS BRAND & GUEST EXPERIENCE | IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
• FARKHANDA ABBAS RIND | PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES MANAGER | IHG GROUP PLC
• GEMMA EVANS-HURLEY | CULINARY LEAD – PROJECTS | COMPASS GROUP UK & IRELAND
• JO-ANNA REID | GLOBAL INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | IHG
• KAY LAWRENCE | HOSPITALITY SALES EXECUTIVE | ASHTON GATE STADIUM
• LUCY IMMS | DIRECTOR, CAMPAIGN MARKETING | IHG HOTELS & RESORTS
• SONAM KOHLI | GLOBAL STRATEGY MANAGER | IHG

Rising Stars in Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics

• ALICE GRAHAM | SENIOR CHARTERED SURVEYOR | FAITHFUL+GOULD
• BELEN JORDA | SENIOR MANAGER | EY
• FERHIN MASTER | GWS UK SUPPLIER PARTNER OPERATIONS COORDINATOR | CBRE
• GIULIA MARZETTI | SENIOR CARBON MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT | MOTT MACDONALD
• HAYLEY MAGORIAN | SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
• KATIE MASON | EVENTS MANAGER | RAILWAY CHILDREN
• LAUREN LUCK | REGIONAL ENGINEER | JOHN SISK & SON LTD
• LOUISE NOLAN | ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER | MOTT MACDONALD
• NEETU KHOSLA | SOCIAL VALUE MANAGER AND MULTICULTURAL CHAI | AMEY CONSULTING
• TRACY SMITH | PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | AMEY

Rising Stars in Insurance

• ALESSANDRA WOOD | SENIOR WEB DATA ANALYST | DIRECTLINE GROUP
• BETHANY WOOLLEY | INSURANCE BROKER | MARSH
• EMY PASSINGHAM | SENIOR AUDIT ASSOCIATE | PWC
• FARIRAI GORA | PRODUCT INNOVATION | MHURURU NEMURIDZO LTD
• LAURA BARRETT | PROJECT MANAGER COMMERCIAL STRATEGY INITIATIVES | LLOYD’S OF LONDON
• MAISIE WARD | AUDIT MANAGER | PWC
• SAM ROBINSON | PROTECTION SPECIALIST | HSBC UK
• SHAUNNA BELL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / UK MANAGEMENT LIABILITY PLACEMENT LEADER | MARSH
• SOPHIE ROBSON | CLAIMS ADVOCATE | MARSH
• TAMANNA ADVANI | SENIOR ASSOCIATE | PWC

Rising Stars in Investment Management

• ANAMARIA OLARU | RELATIONSHIP MANAGER | BLACKROCK
• ANUM BANDEY | CONTROLS ASSURANCE ANALYST | AVIVA INVESTORS
• CHLOE SELVEY | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL COLLABORATION & INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIVITY | HSBC
• DANI BURGER | ANCHOR | BLOOMBERG
• DANIELLE MAGNI | VICE PRESIDENT, NORDIC SALES | MORGAN STANLEY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
• LISA KIRCHNER | ASSOCIATE | DYAL CAPITAL
• MONICA GUPTA | VICE PRESIDENT, FIXED INCOME AND CURRENCIES TRADER AND PORTFOLIO MANAGER | GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT
• RACHEL MALIK | INVESTMENT COUNSELLOR | CITI
• SALONI CHUGH | SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
• TAHIA TAHMIN | FUND ANALYST | FE FUNDINFO

Rising Stars in Law

• GEE LEWIS | ADAPTIVE RESOURCING MANAGER | SIMMONS & SIMMONS
• JENNA ATKINSON | ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR | HARRISON DRURY SOLICITORS
• LAURA GOULD | COUNSEL | REED SMITH LLP
• LEAH ADENIRAN | ASSOCIATE | LATHAM & WATKINS
• LILY MORTIMER | SUPERVISING ASSOCIATE | SIMMONS & SIMMONS LLP
• LINA KHANOM | ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR | DAWSON CORNWELL LLP
• MEGAN HULME | ASSOCIATE | MISHCON DE REYA
• RACHEL DUFFY | SENIOR ASSOCIATE | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND LLP
• SIMRANJEET KAUR MANN | JUNIOR ASSOCIATE | FOUNDERS LAW
• TARYN WALKER | TRAINEE SOLICITOR & IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER | SUMMIZE

Rising Stars in Professional Services

• ALICE HUANG | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE MANAGER | PWC
• AMY WOO | OPERATIONS MANAGER | SULLIVAN & STANLEY
• FIYINFOLUWA AMOSU | CONSULTANT | DAINTTA
• JESSICA CURRY | ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT | CAPGEMINI
• JOY LY | BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANT | CAPGEMINI
• KARIEL PARIAN | SENIOR MANAGER | DELOITTE
• KELLY GREENAWAY | SENIOR BRAND AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | PHS GROUP
• LISELI SUMBWANYAMBE | JUNIOR ASSOCIATE | MCKINSEY & COMPANY
• SOMA GHOSH | CAREER ADVISER | THE CAREER HAPPINESS MENTOR
• VICTORIA ROSS | CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER | PROGENY WEALTH

Rising Stars in Science and Engineering

• AHLAM QATTAN | ENGINEERING MANAGER | ASTOR BANNERMAN
• ALALEA KIA | RESEARCH FELLOW | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON
• ANNE OKAFOR | PLANNER | CRUDEN BUILDING (SCOTLAND)
• CATHERINE HEYLINGS | LIFE SCIENCES CONSULTANT | IBM CONSULTING
• KATE MACKIE | OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER | ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
• PAULA BEKINSCHTEIN | FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR | WALKBEK CONSULTING LIMITED
• QIANYU CHEN | RESEARCH FELLOW | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
• SAMANTHA HUNT | ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER | IN-SPACE MISSIONS LTD
• VICTORIA OLLERENSHAW | CONTRACTS SUPPORT AND SPARES MANAGER | CARTER SYNERGY LTD
• ZOE HENLEY | TEAM LEADER | GLAXOSMITHKLINE

Rising Stars in Technology

• ASIA SHARIF | SOFTWARE ENGINEER | NATWEST AND CHAINVERSE
• EMILY PHAM | SCRUM MASTER SUPPORT ANALYST | HSBC
• HOLLY BOOTHROYD | SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2 | MICROSOFT
• HOLLY RAE | MODERN WORKPLACE SOLUTION ARCHITECT | CLARANET
• KAREN MEDHAT | CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER | IBM
• KIRSTIN KADÉ | PRODUCT MANAGER | ZOE
• NINA STILL | CREDIT EMEA TRADE FLOOR ANALYST | BARCLAYS
• PREETI SINGH | TEAM LEAD | BLOOMBERG LP
• PRIYA MISTRY | MARKETING AND SALES TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING MANAGER | ERNST & YOUNG
• THERESA YURKEWICH HOFFMANN | POLICY & SUSTAINABILITY LEAD SPECIALIST | MICROSOFT

Rising Stars in All Other Industries

• CHERIE STEPHENSON | HR CHANGE & PROJECTS LEAD | BROWNE JACOBSON
• CYNTHIA KO | MANAGER, BEHAVIOURAL DESIGNER | COWRY CONSULTING
• MARSHA CASTELLO | DATA ANALYST | UK CIVIL SERVICE
• MARTYNA ADAM | SENIOR DATA ANALYST | GRAYCE
• MICHELLE SMITH | PORTFOLIO DELIVERY MANAGER – DIGITAL | RIVER ISLAND
• PASHA KHAN | EMEA STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION LEAD | RWC
• SALLY ORANGE | MENTAL HEALTH CAMPAIGNER | SALLY ORANGE LTD
• SARAH ZARYWACZ | EVENT EXECUTIVE | ECI PARTNERS
• TOKUNBO IFATUROTI | SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
• ZOHA OMER | FUTURE LEADERS GRADUATE | CBRE GWS

Rising Stars Champions

• ALANNA LEE | MORGAN STANLEY
• ASHLEE WILLIAMS | S&P GLOBAL
• DR ELENI MELETIADOU | LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
• ELAINE C WALKER | THE GMA GROUP
• IFRAH SHAFIQ | AL MU’MINUN (THE BELIEVERS)
• JAY TRESTAIN | IBM
• JESSICA HEAGREN | THAT WORKS FOR ME
• PHOEBE WATERS | J.S. HELD
• SIONA LAMBLE | NATWEST GROUP
• TORI FORD | MEDICAL HERSTORY

Rising Stars Global Award for Achievement 

• AMY GOLEM | QUANTUM SALES EXECUTIVE | IBM
• ANGELA TEDONE | AGILE COACH | BP
• AYESHA AFZAL | RESEARCHER | ERLANGEN NATIONAL HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING CENTER
• BLANCA VÁZQUEZ DE CASTRO | ASSOCIATE | LATHAM & WATKINS
• KARYNA TUBOLYEVA | TEAM LEAD – CONVERSATIONAL AI | E.ON DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY GMBH
• MEEHIKA BARUA | FREELANCE JOURNALIST | MEEHIKA BARUA
• PAULA NOLAN | JUNIOR UX DESIGNER | SMARTBEAR
• RIM ELFALLAL | REGISTERED NURSE | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER
• SAACHI DHILLON | LEAD – MARKETING | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
• ZINET KEMAL | CLOUD SECURITY ENGINEER | BESTBUY

Rising Stars Men For Gender Balance

• CLAY VAN DOREN | CEO CENTRAL EUROPE. CEO NORTHERN EUROPE & ASIA PACIFIC. | ATOS
• DIMUTHU RATNAYAKE | VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR EQUITY TRADER | NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION
• GRAEME FOX | DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL | BESA
• KABIR ALAM | BUSINESS MANAGER | HSBC
• MARK SMITH | VP DIGITAL & TALENT SUPPLY | BP
• MARK TIMMS | CO-HEAD OF CORPORATE BANKING ORIGINATION | HSBC UK BANK PLC
• MARTIJN VAN DER MEULEN | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | SNAP FINGER CLICK
• MIKE SMITH | WELLS SUPERINTENDENT | BP
• ROGER TAYLOR | CO-FOUNDER | FAMN
• SURI SHANDILYA | MANAGING DIRECTOR | HSBC

Rising Stars Company of The Year

• ATOS IT SERVICES LTD
• STARLING BANK
• SYNERGISED SOLUTIONS LTD

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Check out last year’s Rising Stars shortlist (2022) here.

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