Amanda Blanc becomes Women in Finance Champion
Aviva boss Amanda Blanc has been appointed Women in Finance Charter Champion.
Too few women in financial services get to the top and often don’t progress beyond mid-level management.
Amanda will be focusing on flexible ways of working and the issues that surround getting more women into the talent pipelines. By focusing on the pipeline rather than targets, permanent change will be made.
“Taking on the role of Women in Finance Charter Champion is a huge honour but also a huge responsibility. Ensuring women have as many opportunities as men in financial services is critical. It’s critical for women. It’s critical to the future of UK financial services. And a successful, inclusive, financial services industry is critical to a revitalised UK economy.
There are still far too many barriers blocking women’s progress in financial services. We’ve got to work quicker and harder. Now is the time for less talk, more action.”
Amanda Blanc, Group CEO