Empowering women to higher levels
Upcoming Professional Boards Forum Event
In-person London 30 April 2024 hosted by Willis Towers Watson
Please click here for the 30 April 2024 programme
Our events bring together leading Chairs/Senior Board Directors and women current / future non-executive directors, herewith the list
of Chairs/Senior Board Directors who have confirmed participation for 2024 to date.
Marshall Bailey OBE, Chair, MUFG Securities EMEA and Asia (HK)
Vindi Banga, Chair, UK Government (UKGI)
Ruth Cairnie, Chair, Babcock International Group plc
Mike Clasper, Chair, SSP Group plc
Michael Cole-Fontayn, NED, JP Morgan Securities plc
Annette Court, Chair, WH Smith plc
Dame Vivienne Cox, Chair, Victrex plc
Penny James, Co-Chair, FTSE Women Leaders Review
Moni Mannings OBE, NED & SID, Land Securities Group plc
Mike McTighe, Chair, IG Group Holdings plc
Orna NiChionna, Chair, Eden Trust
Aubry Pierre, Chair, Vedihold S.A.
Ken Scott, Chair, Lending Standards Board
Stuart Sinclair, Chair, Willis Ltd (Willis Towers Watson)
Phil Smith CBE, Chair, IQE plc
Carla Stent, Board Member, Telecom Plus plc
Robert Swannell, Senior Adviser, Citi
David Thomlinson, Chair, Board Audit Committee, Arup
David Tyler, Chair, Domestic & General
Laura Wade-Gery, Chair, Moorfields Eye Hospital
Professional Boards Forum (PBF) was founded in 2003, following the Norwegian Government announcing legislation to ensure that 40% of board directors should be women. This controversial quota law led to an outcry from Chairmen and business communities about how and where they would find suitably qualified women to meet the quota.
Elin Hurvenes responded by creating pioneering events which brought together Chairmen and Senior Board Directors with talented, qualified women – creating an interactive forum that continues to benefit potential women NEDs and Chairmen alike.
“However good you are, if you are invisible you won’t get o on the radar. If you are not on the radar you are unlikely to get the job – networking is part and parcel of the role".’.”
Sir Roger Carr, Former Chair, BAE Systems plc
“Having been a PBF candidate myself years ago, I remember finding it one of the most educational programmes on
practical board responsibilities, discussion and governance. I walked away with confidence in my ability to add value and
an expanded network. Joining again as a Chair has been so rewarding to pay it forward..”
Terri Duhon, Independent NED, Rathbone Brothers plc
