Empowering Women: Celebrating International Women's Day
On Wednesday 6th March, our Director of TMF Sales, Jan Dhamrait, had the privilege of attending an inspiring reception in the Members' Lounge, where she had the opportunity to hear from the talented Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite, Founder of Elizabeth & Wine. The event, ahead of International Women's Day, brought together women from diverse industries, highlighting the progress and potential for greater female representation.
Elizabeth's insights into the world of wine underscored both the strides made and the opportunities that lie ahead. Despite being the preferred alcoholic beverage for women in the UK, the representation of women in wine-making and sommelier roles remains modest. Recent statistics reveal that only 17% of winemakers and 20% of sommeliers in the UK are female, indicating room for growth and empowerment.
This disparity mirrors similar challenges faced by women in other industries. In the tech sector, for instance, women constitute only about 25% of computing jobs globally, with even fewer in leadership roles. Similarly, in finance, while progress has been made, women remain underrepresented, particularly in higher-ranking positions.
