About this Event
Join Veuve Clicquot in partnership with Harper's Bazaar, on Thursday 12 September 2024, for an intimate gathering in honour of its annual celebration of bold women. This year the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award celebrates 52 years of recognising pioneering entrepreneurship and leadership.
Join Bazaar's acting commissioning editor, Marie-Claire Chappet and the Bold Award winners; Tracy Blackwell, the CEO and co-founder of Pension Insurance Corporation, and Francesca Brady, the CEO and co-founder of AirRated, as they take to the stage to discuss the importance of female entrepreneurship in shaping the future.
They will be joined by some of the Bold Woman Awards alumni, Smruti Sriram and Izzy Obeng to discuss the significance of combining business with purpose and the vital role that leaders play in building a more sustainable and successful future.
Enjoy a champagne reception with canapés, hosted in the new and vibrant setting of Whitcomb’s restaurant in The Londoner, Leicester Square. Take home a gift bag at the end of the evening, containing the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar and a half bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Marie-Claire Chappet, Harper's Bazaar Contributing Editor
A contributing editor at Harper’s Bazaar and editor of Bazaar At Work, Marie-Claire Chappet is currently also acting commissioning editor at the title. For over a decade, she has worked in magazines and newspapers, as a features writer and editor at publications from The Times and The Sunday Times to Glamour.
Tracy Blackwell, Pension Insurance Corporation
Tracy Blackwell, co-founder and CEO of specialist insurance firm, Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), winner of the 2024 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot. Blackwell was honoured for co-founding and growing PIC into a FTSE 100-sized business that pays the pensions of 350,000 people. Established in 2006, the specialist insurance company has grown its asset portfolio to £50 billion, of which more than £13 billion is invested in UK infrastructure, including the UK’s largest urban regeneration project in the Wirral.
Francesca Brady, AirRated
Awarded the Bold Future Award by Veuve Clicquot, Francesca Brady is the co-founder and CEO of AirRated. The Future award celebrates female entrepreneurs of the future, and Brady was honoured for pioneering AirScore which is bringing much needed attention to the importance of indoor air quality. Despite us spending 80% of our time indoors, most research and attention on air quality relates to the outdoors. AirScore is designed to provide reassurance about air quality in our indoor spaces and creates a marker for indoor air health that is available to everyone. The judges were impressed by Brady’s ability to translate her academic acumen into business success.
Izzy Obeng, Foundervine
Izzy Obeng is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foundervine, one of the largest and most active accelerator ecosystems in the UK. Foundervine has contributed to supporting over 540 businesses in starting, scaling, and raising capital. As an Advisor to Lloyds Banking Group, Izzy has worked to address the barriers to growth for founders. As a Member of the Investment Advisory Committee for the £25m Growth Impact Fund, launched in 2022 by Big Issue Invest, she provides valuable insights to the deal team, contributing to the fund's mission of driving positive change.
She serves as a Trustee to Mission 44, a charity founded by Sir Lewis Hamilton, and is an Angel Investor for Ada Ventures, a £100m AUM fund focusing on climate, economic empowerment, and healthcare & ageing. Recognised for her impactful contributions, Izzy has been featured in the BBC, The Telegraph, The Times, and The Guardian. In 2022, she was listed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact.
Smruti Sriram, Bags of Ethics
Smruti Sriram is Chief Executive of Bags of Ethics/ Supreme Creations, the world's largest manufacturer of reusable bags, eco-friendly packaging and merchandise. As a second-generation entrepreneur, she has been running their sustainable textile company with her father Dr. R Sri Ram, helping the world’s biggest brands in the fashion, lifestyle and beauty sectors including Dior, Nike, Google, London Fashion Week, Selfridges, Harrods Co-op and Sainsbury’s to navigate the sustainability landscape and to make responsible sourcing decisions. She has led many collaboration projects for charity including the British Fashion Council, Fashion Trust Arabia, Queen’s Green Canopy, and most recently Green Tree Badge with Royal Forestry Society. Smruti is a guest lecturer at London Business School, and University of Westminster on sustainability in business and helps run their charity Wings of Hope.
*This event is only for people who are aged 18 and over – the legal age in the UK to consume and/or purchase alcoholic beverages. The abuse of alcohol is dangerous for your health. Drink responsibly.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Londoner Hotel, 38 Leicester Square, London, United Kingdom
GBP 25.00