22 Aug Female representation at the top of the energy sector: energy leaders Q&A
In June this year we published our ‘Annual State of the Nation’ on gender diversity at the top of the UK energy sector. The data, compiled with PwC, revealed that...
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19 Jul The power of difference – In Conversation with Simon Fanshawe
In the latest in our ‘In Conversation’ series, our Board Member Elizabeth Baxter talks to ‘Provocateur with a Purpose’ and fellow Board Member Simon Fanshawe about how collaborating through difference...
07 Jun Step change needed on gender diversity at the top of the UK energy sector New statistics reveal slow progress towards targets for women
Annual data released today by POWERful Women and PwC [1] reveals that representation of women in senior roles in the top c.80 largest UK energy employers has made little progress...
06 May How to… tackle imposter syndrome
Monica Collings, CEO, So Energy Monica Collings is CEO of So Energy, challenger retail energy supplier and part of the ESB Group. Having worked within the energy industry since 2018, she...
26 Apr Women face career barriers at middle management level in UK energy sector
PRESS RELEASE Wednesday 27 April 2022 • New research shows companies have commitments on diversity and inclusion but there is a delivery gap holding back female talent – initiatives to support diversity...
21 Apr POWERful Women announces the appointment of new Chair Katie Jackson
POWERful Women is delighted to announce the appointment of Katie Jackson as its new Chair, with effect from 1st May. Katie succeeds Ruth Cairnie, who is stepping down after holding...
08 Mar How to… bring about change in utilities and grow as a professional
SUPERPOWER YOUR CAREER Rachel Fletcher, Director of Regulation, Octopus Energy Rachel Fletcher has worked in energy regulation and policy for over 20 years. A successful leader, she has held senior positions in...
08 Mar International Women’s Day CEO Influencer Statement from Nick Wayth of the Energy Institute
To mark International Women’s Day 2022, executive leaders have been encouraged to submit a statement on their commitment to gender equality and how they will #BreakTheBias. We’re delighted to publish...
07 Dec POWERful Women’s Annual Conference 2021: Securing the diversity we need for Net Zero – how to bring gender commitments to life
“The Annual Conference was time well spent. Great information and insights presented by inspiring leaders.” Not our words but just one of the many positive comments we got from delegates...
30 Nov Energy leaders commit to accelerating the journey to gender balance post COP26 and post Covid
Annual diversity and inclusion report from UK energy companies coalition says progress on representation of women is too slow Pledge to work harder to bring commitments to life...