Hosted by Womens’ Utilities Network- Past, present, future- Will intentional allies and advocates change the landscape for women in utilities?

Utilities must encourage women into the industry to overcome the aging workforce, growing skills gap and pressure to transform to sustainable, decarbonised industry. People need to demonstrate their support and understanding towards women in the utilities to create long lasting change. Allyship is critical to ensuring the progression and success of women and representation at board level. Join this session to uncover how to become an intentional advocate and what operating culture organisational changes to structure and recruitment strategies need to be adopted and embedded to establish an inclusive workplace. 

Chair introduction
Hayley Monks, founder, Womens Utilities Network

Panel
Justine Leadbetter, head of demand management, Water Research Centre

Fiona Jackson, managing director, Fiona Jackson Consulting

Mike Keil, chief executive, CCW

Gary Ford, co-founder, Men for Inclusion