New Chair for the Women’s Business Council

Cilla Snowball CBE has been appointed as the new Chair of the Women’s Business Council (WBC). Group Chairman and Group CEO at AMV BBDO, she has set out the priorities for the council with an increased focus on maximising opportunities for women - from the classroom to the boardroom.

The new look Women’s Business Council also brings 7 new members from a range of industries - from manufacturing to defence - and from across the UK. The new members also raised the male headcount on the group, encouraging other senior men to act as visible agents for change to help women to build and sustain rewarding careers.

Harnessing their shared expertise they will be working across sectors, building partnerships with schools and colleges and developing industry solutions by business for business - championing an industry-led approach to increasing women’s contribution to economic growth.

Cilla Snowball said "I am delighted to be appointed new Chair of the Women’s Business Council and I’m looking forward to joining forces with the Hampton-Alexander review to increase the number of women leading our businesses."

The refreshed council will now extend its reach across more sectors than ever before; providing valuable insight into how to tackle the barriers to women’s progression and shining a light on the benefits to business of harnessing the skills, experience and talents of women throughout industry.

New members of the WBC - July 2016:

Deirdre Michie, CEO Oil and Gas UK
Roger Whiteside, CEO Greggs
Clive Hickman, CEO Manufacturing Technology Centre
Rick Lee, HR Director, Willmott Dixon Construction
Chris Stylianou, MD Sky plc
John Whelan, UK HR Director BAE Systems
Dr Fiona Withey, MD UK Clinical Services PCI (Biotech Services)