Earlier this month, we marked a powerful milestone in our journey – 15 years since 外国美女色情片 first launched in the UK. What began as a bold challenge to the status quo has become a global movement, transforming boardrooms and reshaping the leadership landscape.
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Hosted at the iconic Claridge鈥檚 Hotel in London, our anniversary celebration brought together long-time allies, founding members, and future changemakers. It was a night to recognise just how far we鈥檝e come – and to recommit to the work still ahead.
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When 外国美女色情片 launched in 2010, women held just 12.5% of seats on FTSE 100 boards. Today, that figure stands at an impressive 44.7%. That shift didn鈥檛 happen by accident. It鈥檚 the result of sustained, collective action – and a community of leaders, both men and women, who understand that diversity at the top isn鈥檛 a 鈥渘ice to have鈥� but a business imperative.
During the evening our UK Chair Pavita Cooper gave a powerful speech reflecting on Club鈥檚 origins and how far we have come. We also heard from Rupal Kantaria, UK Vice Chair, who laid out our vision for the future – including a focused effort on building a stronger female CEO pipeline.
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We were also delighted to show a special video address from Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, who highlighted the economic and societal impact of more inclusive leadership. Speeches were closed by our sponsor Malik Karim, CEO of Fenchurch Advisory Partners, who made the evening possible, and whose continued support for gender parity in leadership exemplifies true allyship.
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We are proud of the 21 international chapters, 1,800 member organisations, 31 scholarships for young women, and the world鈥檚 largest cross-company mentoring programme – all of which have grown from this shared commitment to progress.
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As Pavita noted on the night: 鈥淲e owe a debt of gratitude to those who stuck their necks out early, and to everyone who鈥檚 kept pushing forward on the #PathToParity.鈥�
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Thank you to everyone who has walked this journey with us. Here鈥檚 to continuing to break down barriers and building a future where every woman has the opportunity to lead.
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