BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR


Awarded to:


A business woman who is achieving in business, either her own company or as an employee, who is an inspirational leader, recognised in her field and is or could be a role model to other women.

The candidate has:

  • Delivered outstanding achievements within the business sector
  • Shown consistent determination and drive
  • Has an enterprising spirit
  • Tenacity and creativity


The judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Business success through their own efforts
  • Been recognised or stands out in their field
  • Positive influence and impact within the business community
  • May have or shows the capacity for collaborating, supporting and mentoring other women in business
  • Been or could be an Inspiration to other business women



The candidate has:

  • Delivered outstanding achievements within the business sector
  • Shown consistent determination and drive
  • Has an enterprising spirit
  • Tenacity and creativity


The judges will be looking for evidence of:

  • Business success through their own efforts
  • Been recognised or stands out in their field
  • Positive influence and impact within the business community
  • May have or shows the capacity for collaborating, supporting and mentoring other women in business
  • Been or could be an Inspiration to other business women


BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

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Bernie de Le Cuona

Bernie founded her interior textile company in 1992. Today de Le Cuona is a luxury brand, world famous for creating exquisite interior fabrics with unique tactility. Bernie is an industry expert and an acclaimed businesswoman. Interior designers and fashion houses turn to her when a linen specialist is called for. She has advised historical conservation bodies and her paisley is archived in the Victoria & Albert Museum. de Le Cuona has grown from modest beginnings to an international enterprise with thriving showrooms in London and New York and a global distribution network. The company is headquartered in Royal Windsor.
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Alysia Silberg

Alysia is the founder and host of the Global FiresideChat online radio show reaching 30k+ entrepreneurs & global leaders in 65 countries. Alysia is a seed-stage technology-investor working with multi-$bn potential startups addressing global challenges through beneficial data use & automation, financial technology and health technology. Her firm, Street Global Venture Capital combines investing with public policy influence and bridges Silicon Valley, Europe and Emerging Markets. Alysia is a multi-industry, self-made entrepreneur, NED, data scientist, author, advocate and influencer. Alysia is a UN Global Champion for Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, UK #MicroBizMattersDay Ambassador, IGD Emerging Leaders Fellow, TechUK STEM Ambassador, Diversity Leader of the Year 2017 and voted an Inspiring Woman in Tech.
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Deborah Thomas

Debbie is a problem solver - an "ideas person" with a passion for helping others. She always thinks outside the box and is happiest trying to change things for the better. In her professional life she was a partner at Deloitte in the audit & advisory space and left the firm in 2016 to pursue something totally foreign to her - fintech and financial services. At Bibimoney she is targeting over 50 million users in the next 5 years across emerging markets, in Africa, Asia and Latin America, where many people remain unbanked and do not have access to basic financial services.


BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Alysia Silberg

Alysia is the founder and host of the Global FiresideChat online radio show reaching 30k+ entrepreneurs & global leaders in 65 countries. Alysia is a seed-stage technology-investor working with multi-$bn potential startups addressing global challenges through beneficial data use & automation, financial technology and health technology. Her firm, Street Global Venture Capital combines investing with public policy influence and bridges Silicon Valley, Europe and Emerging Markets. Alysia is a multi-industry, self-made entrepreneur, NED, data scientist, author, advocate and influencer. Alysia is a UN Global Champion for Women's Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, UK #MicroBizMattersDay Ambassador, IGD Emerging Leaders Fellow, TechUK STEM Ambassador, Diversity Leader of the Year 2017 and voted an Inspiring Woman in Tech.
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