Women in Finance 2018
Our inaugural Women in Finance ranking spotlights influential women across various sectors including the government, business, finance and accountancy, who are leaders, trailblazers and transforming their respective fields.
A few weeks ago we put forward a longlist of exemplary female leaders to our audience to vote on.
The public has spoken, and below is the list of top 20 Women in Finance – based entirely on your votes.
This ranking aims to celebrate women who wield significant influence, foster change and spearhead important teams and initiatives.
As conversations around gender pay gaps, workplace sexism and the disproportionate lack of female leaders continue, it is more important than ever to celebrate powerful women who inspire others and are instrumental in driving progress and change.
Ranking vs 2017
Name
#1
Anna Anthony
EMEIA Head of Tax for Financial Services, EY
Anna Anthony
About Anna Anthony
#3
Sharon Thorne
Deputy CEO and Managing Partner, Global & Strategy for Deloitte North West Europe
Sharon Thorne
About Sharon Thorne
#4
Lynn Rattigan
Chief Operating Officer, EY
Lynn Rattigan
About Lynn Rattigan
#5
Maggie Stilwell
Managing Partner for Talent, EY
Maggie Stilwell
About Maggie Stilwell
#6
Melanie Richards
Deputy Chair, KPMG
Melanie Richards
About Melanie Richards
#7
Michelle Quest
Head of Tax, Pensions and Legal Services, KPMG
Michelle Quest
About Michelle Quest
#8
Sarah Willows
CFO, KPMG
Sarah Willows
About Sarah Willows
#9
Emma Walmsley
CEO, GlaxoSmithKline
Emma Walmsley
About Emma Walmsley
#10
Sacha Romanovitch
CEO, Grant Thornton
Sacha Romanovitch
About Sacha Romanovitch
#11
Liz Truss
MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Conservative MP Liz Truss was appointed Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Liz Truss
About Liz Truss
#12
Inga Beale BDE
CEO, Lloyd’s of London
Inga Beale BDE
About Inga Beale BDE
#13
Helena Morrissey DBE
Head of Personal Investing at Legal & General Investment Management
Helena Morrissey DBE
About Helena Morrissey DBE
#14
Liv Garfield
CEO, Severn Trent
Liv Garfield
About Liv Garfield
#15
Nicky Morgan
MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee
Nicky Morgan
About Nicky Morgan
#16
Barbara Judge CBE
Former Chair of Institute of Directors
Barbara Judge CBE
About Barbara Judge CBE
#17
Carolyn McCall
CEO, ITV
Carolyn McCall
About Carolyn McCall
#18
Carolyn Fairbairn
Director-General, CBI
Carolyn Fairbairn
About Carolyn Fairbairn
#19
Jayne-Anne Gadhia CBE
CEO Virgin Money UK
Jayne-Anne Gadhia CBE
About Jayne-Anne Gadhia CBE
#20
Eileen Burbidge MBE
Partner, Passion Capital
Eileen Burbidge MBE
About Eileen Burbidge MBE
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