EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR INCLUSIVE INDUSTRIES

Women In Industry Network

Empowering Women in the Industry: Cultivating a Supportive Community

Diversity and inclusivity are vital for the industry's growth, acknowledging the crucial importance of promoting gender diversity and inclusivity.

The Women in Industry network, part of The Safety & Security Series (comprising The Security Event, The Fire Safety Event, the Health & Safety Event, National Cyber Security Show, and The Workplace Event), is committed to recognising and actively supporting women across all sectors. Our goal is to nurture an environment that embraces diverse perspectives and expertise.

Discover empowering initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and the pivotal role of allies in fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Show your commitment to championing diversity and celebrating women, join the network today!

WOMEN IN INDUSTRY SESSION

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  1. Workplace Leaders Summit
    45 mins
    A satirical look at the challenges women face in leadership today. From navigating unconscious bias to breaking through outdated workplace norms, this session shines a spotlight on the everyday obstacles women encounter on the path to the top. Expect honest reflections and bold insights into why gender equality in leadership is stilla work in progress and what can be done to change it.

MEET OUR 2027 AMBASSADORS

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Zeynep Guzelkasap

Zeynep Guzelkasap

Operations Director, Acorn Safety Services Ltd
I have experienced discrimination in the industry for being female so have felt the injustice for just trying to do your best. I have witnessed talented women being overlooked or undervalued despite t …
Yanis Sanchez

Yanis Sanchez

Technical Engineer/IT grad
Championing women in industry is important to me because I’ve seen how meaningful encouragement, mentorship, and representation can be in a woman’s career journey. I want to help create spaces where w …
Wendy Thorpe

Wendy Thorpe

Hub Manager, Habodel
New to this sector i have found this to be very male orientated and nobody wants to really talk openly and share ideas.I would love the opportunity to join discussions where people share ideas and gro …
Sophie O'Shea

Sophie O'Shea

Head of Marketing & Sustainability, DOC Cleaning Limited
Championing women in the facilities management sector is important to me as I believe more young women should see this industry as somewhere they can build ambitious, varied and rewarding careers. Hav …
Sian Howes

Sian Howes

QHSE & Compliance Manager, Olympus Global UK
Copilot said: Championing women in industry is important to me because diverse perspectives drive innovation, improve decision-making, and create stronger, more inclusive workplaces. As someone passio …
Sarah Ockendon

Sarah Ockendon

Procurement Manager, John Lewis Partnership
Championing women in industry drives the diverse perspectives essential for sparking genuine innovation and solving complex business challenges. Elevating female leaders actively closes systemic equit …
Sara Scattergood

Sara Scattergood

Sales and Marketing Manager, NEIDA PRODUCTS ENGINEERING LTD
Working in a male-dominated engineering sector for over 20 years, championing women in industry is important to me because I see the value that all perspectives bring to organisations. I believe in ch …
Rebecca Gardham

Rebecca Gardham

National Account Manager, Polyco Healthline Ltd
I have spent several years working in PPE and safety equipment sales working with operatives in industries such as construction, utilities and manufacturing. Historically, these industries have been m …
Rachael Hall

Rachael Hall

Head of Strategic Asset Management & Compliance, Mitie
Championing women in industry is about creating visibility, opportunity and showing others what is possible. Having built my career from frontline roles through to senior leadership in Facilities Mana …
Professor Dr Atif Amin

Professor Dr Atif Amin

Chancellor, International Atlantic Virtual University
it lead to women Economic empowerment , that is one of strong backbone of Happy Family , happy family means living lives with quality standards , any children who grew up in that happy situation his a …
Peter Coils

Peter Coils

Head of SHEQ, Ambrey Baker
Championing women in every industry is of paramount importance, particularly in sectors such as health and safety, security and fire safety. Women play an equal role to men in shaping our industries, …
Paola Georgiou

Paola Georgiou

H&S Officer, Love Joes ltd
Championing women in industry is important to me because inclusive workplaces make better decisions and create environments where talent isn't limited by outdated assumptions about who belongs in cert …
Oksana Degtyaryova

Oksana Degtyaryova

Quality & Compliance Manager, Project Four Building Safety Experts Ltd
Championing women in industry is important to me because diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making, innovation and the overall culture of an organisation. In sectors where women have historicall …
Okechukwu De-Lawrence Umezuruike

Okechukwu De-Lawrence Umezuruike

Chief Security Officer, Nepal Energies Limited
For gender balance
Mellissa Houlding

Mellissa Houlding

Sales Manager, Safe Life UK & Ireland
Championing women in industry is important to me because women bring incredible talent, creativity, resilience and entrepreneurial thinking to business. I’m inspired by women who challenge convention, …
Mel Whiteside

Mel Whiteside

Owner / FM Consultant, FMAW Associates Limited
Facilities Management has given me a career I'm genuinely proud of, but it hasn't always made it easy to be a woman in it. That matters to me, because the industry is better when the people running bu …
Lauren Brown

Lauren Brown

Marketing Executive, Neida Products Engineering Ltd
Working in the engineering and manufacturing sector, I’ve seen how important it is for women to have a voice, be recognised for their skills, and feel confident in an industry where they can sometimes …
Kiymet Shevket

Kiymet Shevket

Inclusive Design Development, Foster + Partners
Championing women in industry goes beyond doing the right thing. It is about building a more socially equitable and progressive industry for everyone. When women are encouraged to take up space, use t …
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BE PART OF THE WOMEN IN INDUSTRY NETWORK

To find out more about the Women in Industry Network and the host of initiatives we will be undertaking, please fill in the form below.

CHAMPIONING GENDER DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

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