The world’s largest technology diversity event, The Women in IT Awards, has named the finalists for its 2017 edition and it is with great pride to reveal that our very own Claire Priestley is one of them!
Organised by business-technology magazine Information Age, the Women in IT Awards has gathered resounding support from trade associations, politicians and companies of all sizes and sectors since its launch in 2015.
The Women in IT Awards is the flagship event in an ongoing Information Age campaign to help rectify the lack of women in IT. This is one of the technology industry’s efforts to tackle its’ disheartening gender imbalance and highlight the benefits of diversity and inclusion. According to a study from employer body The Tech Partnership, which supports the event – currently, only 16% of roles are filled by women.
Through a series of 16 awards the event showcases the achievements and innovation of women in technology over the last 12 months, identifying new role models and promoting further dialogue around diversity among industry influencers.
We are very happy to see the Director of IT, Claire Priestley as a finalist this year in the Future CIO of The Year category. This is an exceptional achievement which we are sure will inspire other women in the field, especially here at City!
This years’ ceremony will take place on 25th January and will be the largest technology-related diversity event ever staged, attended by 1,000 business and IT leaders at London’s prestigious Great Room venue in Grosvenor House, Park Lane.
On behalf of everybody in IT, we would like to wish Claire the best of luck!
