What our members say about us

By joining the City Women's Network I have been able to network with a group of  senior professionals and business leaders - not just HR professionals! The City Women's Network has also provided links to other global networks and 'invitation only'  business networks. It is truly inclusive.

Sade Adelaja

 

Back in the late seventies CWN provided a vital link with other professional women in the city - there were so few of us around that you would not find many others in your own bank, legal or accountancy firm. The picture is so different now, with CWN membership broadened both to other professions and beyond the square mile, but continuing to provide a friendly networking environment. The more social and the educational events have proved fun and informative. Personally, CWN has been key in providing the Non-Executive Director training and contacts for me to establish my own plural or portfolio career after 20 years in the city. I also believe we have had a significant impact, via the media and consultation with government, on professional women's prospects and the way in which they are now treated, as well as on how women in senior management positions are regarded.

Monica Fisher

 

 

At first, I resisted the idea of joining an all woman's network...
However a friend of mine finally persuaded me to attend an event with Anita Roddick as speaker. It was such a warm, welcoming, dynamic, yet diverse group -the  evening was filled with laughter and fun, supportive and like-minded women! This was, I'm sure, over 20 years ago, and I've remained a member ever since.

Jan Hildebrand

  

 

Having been a member of CWN for over ten years (three

as Chairman of the Business Committee) while at the same time a member of similar networking organisations, I am proud to say that CWN has the most to offer to senior professional women.  The international connections, the high calibre speakers, the wide range of subjects covered, interesting events and venues, serve well the women in CWN who have a wide perspective on life, aspirations and ambition to do well and succeed.

Tammy Mindel

 

CWN has contributed significantly to my personal and professional development, while making it so much fun. I have had the privilege of the government advisors’ views on the future of pensions. I have benefited from canny tips about investing – seriously and purposefully - in property, wine and art. The insights given in a briefing So you want to be a Charity Trustee have directly shaped my ability to invoke positive change as a charity trustee – I immediately upgraded the trustee induction pack! I value the professional expertise as well as the pleasure of having my colours done, having a makeover, a private fashion show featuring styling examples for real women’s sizes , shapes and lifestyles, all CWN events. I will never buy jewellery in the high street now I know I can find affordable, unique treasures at Bonham’s. A world class chef demonstrated his techniques and I ate the results. 

 

Where else can I drop in for drinks and chat with friends both new and of long standing? The pleasure of supportive and stimulating company, introduction to delightful venues that I didn’t know about, arts events I would not have visited on my own, a weekend house party in Istanbul, a magical musical show in the open air on a balmy summer’s evening. Take your pick!

Christina René