In a notable step forward for gender equality in leadership, 36% of senior management positions in the UK are now held by women. The rise of women in finance is particularly striking. According to Grant Thornton’s Women in Business 2025 research, 45% of mid-market businesses in the UK now have a female Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
The landscape of diversity and inclusion (I&D) is constantly evolving, with expectations of inclusivity in workplaces continuing to rise. In our recent webinar our panel looked at what the future of I&D looks like, with a focus on:
- integrating I&D with sustainability and ESG initiatives
- how artificial intelligence can impact and enhance inclusion and diversity efforts within organisations
- the importance of strong leadership for driving cultural change and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment
Watch the webinar recording to catch up on their insight.
Hosted by Justin Rix, Partner, Talent Solutions, and joined by:
- Carolyn Hicks, Head of Transformation, Grant Thornton UK
- Jenn Barnett, Head of ED&I, Grant Thornton UK
- Karen Troup, VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, BP
- Sufia Sheik-Hussain, Inclusion, Equity & Belonging Director, EMEA, VML
- Jack Guest, Senior Group Inclusion Advisor, HSBC
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