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WOMEN IN BUSINESS IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
WOMEN OF SUBSTANCE
Who are the influential women in the county’s businesses world? That was the big question we asked our readers.
In our annual ‘Women in Business’ feature we have turned the spotlight on Lancashire’s big hitters. The result is a powerful list of impressive leaders making a real difference, not only in Lancashire but further afield.
They come from a wide range of sectors and
industries as well as the worlds of education and local government. Through their actions, achievements and words, these are women who mean business.
Once again, the response to our call for nominations was tremendous. Our independent judging panel then came together to help us put together this representative ‘power list’.
We hope the stories of those we have chosen
PORTER Owner, Brysdales
ELIZABETH
In 1994 Elizabeth joined Brysdales as a part-time administrator
after a visit to the Job Centre pointed her in the direction of the Chorley firm. She became the majority shareholder in 2014, wholly owning the business in 2019. In 2019 Elizabeth became the first female to chair the SEMA (Storage Equipment Manufacturers Association) Distributors Group and sit on the SEMA council. When Elizabeth took over Brysdales’ turnover was £2.2m, today turnover is £9m and it has grown its workforce to 55.
OUR JUDGING PANEL AMY
LANCASTER Amy is an award-
winning chartered marketer working in automotive retail. For the last 18 years, she has been group marketing manager for Lancashire-based, family-owned Bowker Motor Group.
Her portfolio has included Porsche Centre Preston since it opened in Preston in 2019. Amy is passionate about promoting women in business; whether that is amongst colleagues or the wider Lancashire business community.
-HALL Group marketing manager, Bowker Motor Group
Profiles by Rob Kelly
will inspire others. As in previous years we list them in no particular order, with thanks to everyone who got involved. Joanne Hindley, sales director at Lancashire Business View, said: “We’re fortunate to have so many women leaders making a real difference in our county.
“But like a lot of things in Lancashire we don’t shout about their achievements as much as we should. So we are delighted to acknowledge these impressive, influential women.”
MUSARAT Relationship director, Barclays
Shakira joined Barclays in 2008 and has been one
of the main driving forces connecting the bank with Lancashire businesses. She has played a key role in a number of red rose organisations securing funding for growth, job creation and, more recently, to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. She is relationship director within the Barclays Lancashire and Cumbria corporate team looking after a small portfolio of high value clients and working closely with businesses to support them in achieving their objectives and goals.
SHAKIRA
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