Speakers announced for Women in Business Awards

Barclays has announced the speaker line-up for its awards ceremony of the inaugural North West Women in Business Awards.

Guest speakers at the awards ceremony include Dena Brumpton, CEO Wealth and Investment Management, Barclays; Diane Hunter, CEO, Conviviality Retail; and motivational speaker, professional adventurer and serial entrepreneur, Debra Searle, MVO, MBE will deliver the keynote address.

Award categories include:

• Woman of the Year SME Business (up to £20million turnover)
• Woman of the Year Medium Business (turnover over £20million - £50million)
• Woman of the Year Large Business (turnover over £50million)
• Rising Star (Under 35 years of age)
• Woman of the year Professional or Not for Profit
• Most Supportive Business Promoting Diversity & Citizenship – Company

Debra Searle said: “I can’t wait to meet all of the inspirational women who have been shortlisted for the Barclays North West Women in Business Awards. As the founder of three companies and a professional adventurer, I have first-hand experience of some of the challenges that women can face. I’ve no doubt that the 6th July will be an extraordinary day of celebration for what women have already achieved, and a catalyst for further success in the future as we all work towards true parity.” Details of the awards can be found here.