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WIB puts leaders in place for next three years

Women in Business’s newly appointed chair Nichola Robinson (right) and vice chair Anne Clydesdale ahead of the 2019 chair’s lunch in Titanic Belfast on January 24
Women in Business’s newly appointed chair Nichola Robinson (right) and vice chair Anne Clydesdale ahead of the 2019 chair’s lunch in Titanic Belfast on January 24 Women in Business’s newly appointed chair Nichola Robinson (right) and vice chair Anne Clydesdale ahead of the 2019 chair’s lunch in Titanic Belfast on January 24

THE north's fastest-growing network for female entrepreneurs and business leaders has selected its two key appointees to lead the organisation for the next three years.

Women in Business has confirmed Nichola Robinson as chair and Anne Clydesdale as vice-chair.

It comes ahead of the WIB chair’s lunch at Titanic Belfast on Thursday January 24, which will centre around the business of education.

Nichola Robinson, procurement director at Bombardier Aerospace, has more than 30 years’ experience in aerospace supply chain.

Her leadership responsibilities include value engineering within Bombardier Belfast where she leads a team of engineering and sourcing professionals who develop and implement innovative concepts.

She said: “I'm passionate about leading my teams, delivering excellence and helping people and businesses reach their full potential. I am also excited to share key aspects of the WIB Strategy for the future and to continue to oversee the delivery of our manifesto, with education being a key pillar this year.”

Anne Clydesdale has held a number of high-profile positions at a number of leading organisations including BIC Systems and PwC before joining Queen’s University to establish the William J Clinton Leadership Institute.

She has held positions on a number of boards and advisory committees in both the public, private and third sectors and brings significant experience in finance, marketing, PR and corporate governance.

Women in Business chief executive Roseann Kelly said: “Now more than ever the voices of business women in Northern Ireland must be heard. With a lack of political leadership in the form of a non-existent Executive and concerns and uncertainty shrouding the UKs exit of the EU in March, business women’s voices must be loud and clear.

“Nichola and Anne are inspirational women with a wealth experience in leadership and have a passion and determination to act as a driving force for tangible change for full recognition of the skills and talents of local women.”

The chair’s lunch (details at www.womeninbusinessni.com) will also welcome guest speakers Professor Deirdre Heenan from Ulster University and a sixth year student from Assumption Grammar School, who will share their vision for the future.