2007
Business Woman of the Future
Charlotte Croswell, Pension Corporation
Before becoming a partner in the Pension Corporation earlier this year, Charlotte headed up NASDAQ International in London. She was responsible for the stock exchange`s business in the UK (covering EMEA), India, China, Hong Kong and Japan, managing NASDAQ`s non US-listed companies with a market capitalistion of $400bn.
Media Woman of the Future
Dawn Porter
A rising star in the media world, Dawn exposed the fashion industry and media`s obsession with "skinny celebrities" in her critically acclaimed BBC documentary, Super Slim Me. Dawn slimmed from a healthy size 12 to a size zero, to transform into the "Hollywood Ideal." She is writing a book to illustrate the devastating effects and to ensure that the fashion industry take note.
The Professions Woman of the Future
Sonya Branch, Office of Fair Trading
Sonya was the youngest partner in the world`s largest law firm, Clifford Chance, before joining the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) as one of their senior directors. She became a partner at Clifford Chance after winning mandates to represent some of the biggest firms in the world including Barclays and Shell.
Shaheed Fatima, Blackstone Chambers
Shaheed`s distinguished career as a barrister at Blackstone Chambers is illustrated by the variety of precedent-setting cases in which she has been involved. She has been described by her contemporaries as a "very special lawyer who will make a huge impact and contribution to our legal system".
Entrepreneurial Woman of the Future
Kresse Wesling, Babaloo
Serial entrepreneur Kresse has made a career out of developing ethical and environmental products, from creating packaging alternatives to launching 100 per cent biodegradable disposable nappies. Her newest project manufactures products with materials reclaimed from industrial waste streams in the UK. "Being an environmental entrepreneur isn`t just my profession, it is my identity".
The Woman of the Future Voluntary Award
Ruby Sayed
Ruby is a truly inspirational and highly motivated young barrister, who shows great passion and commitment to supporting women and their families in overcoming challenges. Specialising in family law, Ruby takes a real interest in the lives of the people she represents and also dedicates much of her free time to a north-west London charity, the Asian Women`s Resource Centre.
Art and Culture Woman of the Future
Nina Raine
Meet a young woman whose theatre career continues to go from strength to strength. Nina`s first play, Rabbit, won her the Evening Standard Award in 2006 for Most Promising Playwright and she has just completed her second play, Tiger Country, shortlisted for the Sphinx Theatre Brave New Roles Award.
Lauren Cuthbertson
An enchanting and determined dancer, Lauren sacrificed studyying for her A-Levels to persue her passion for dance. She gained second place in the Young British Dancer of the Year in 2000 and joined the Royal Ballet in 2002 where last year she was promoted to first soloist. Her roles with the company include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet and Big Swan in Swan Lake.
Science & Technology
Dr Caroline Mohamed
With two patents in her name, Caroline has carved out a highly successful career in the male-dominated automotive industry. She is chief of manufacturing capability and technology at Rolls-Royce, and has worked for the company for ten years developing technologies that will deliver even more efficient and environmentally friendly engines for future generations.
Mentor of the Year
Elizabeth Coffey
A successful business woman herself, Liz founded Spark Leadership in October 2005 to advise senior leaders on organisational change and development. The number of high potential women she has directly developed in the last eight years demonstrates the depth of her involvement in mentoring and nurturing talented women, which stems from the core of her nature.
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