Inspirational Women in Technology Finalists Announced
We are delighted to announce the finalists of the 2012 everywoman in Technology Awards.
These Awards demonstrate this profession holds a wealth of career opportunities for women and they shine the spotlight on women who are enjoying successful careers. These finalists will become role models - inspiring more women to excel or choose technology as a career option.
Rising Star of the Year Award Finalists
- Orla Baker, NTP Head Office Data Programme Manager, Accenture
- Kim Cooper, Senior IT Consultant – Business Analyst, IBM
- Laura Earle, Executive Communications Manager, Services, EMEAR, Cisco
- Maria Navrotskaya, Information & Decision Solutions Manager, EMEA Financial Projects, Procter & Gamble UK
Team Leader of the Year in an SME Award Finalists
- Kirstin Duffield, CEO, Morning Data Limited
- Jules Howard-Wright, Broadcast Project Director, Digital UK
- Poonam Joshi, Head of Advertising Operations, Gumtree.com
- Pam Maynard, General Manager, UK & Ireland, Avanade
Leader of the Year in a Corporate Organisation Award Finalists
- Sheila Flavell, Chief Operating Officer, FDM Group
- Tracey Foster, Manufacturing Director- Peterlee, PepsiCo UK & Ireland
- Alix Pryde, Director of Distribution, BBC
- Emer Timmons, President, BT Global Services, UK, BT
Innovator of the Year Award Finalists
- Mandy Chessell, IBM Distinguished Engineer, Master Inventor, Chief Architect for InfoSphere Solutions, IBM
- Polly Gowers, Founder and CEO, Everyclick Ltd
- Cyndi Mitchell, Managing Director, ThoughtWorks
- Jo Reid, Creative Director, Calvium Ltd
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Nathalie Gaveau, CEO, Shopcade
- Olga Kubassova, Founder and CEO, Image Analysis Ltd
- Vin Murria, Chief Executive Officer, Advanced Computer Software Group plc
Inspiration of the Year Award Finalists
- Gillian Arnold, Director, Tectre from Huddersfield
- Hazel Moore, Chairman and Co-founder, FirstCapital Corporation Ltd
- Sheryl Newman, Operations Director, Appetite for Learning
- Pat Ryan, CEO, Information Technology for Children in Hospital