Advisory Board
Helping shape the awards from the outset
The North East Women of Excellence Awards are guided by an independent Advisory Board bringing together respected leaders from across business, entrepreneurship, academia, the public sector and the wider North East community.
The Board provides insight, challenge and guidance on the development of the awards, helping ensure they are credible, relevant and representative of the region they exist to celebrate.
Meet the advisory board
Roisin Currie CBE
CEO, Greggs
Dr Elouise Leonard-Cross
People Director, Northumbrian Water Group
Steph McGovern
Award-winning journalist and broadcaster
Dr. Fozia Saleem
CEO, Magnitude Biosciences
Emma Betley
ESG Manager, Atom Bank
Michelle Percy
CEO, Develop North PLC
Mads Howard MBE
Director, CEO Office, Sage
Alistair McDonald
Business Development Director, Ward Hadaway
Amy Wanless
Corporate Partner, Square One Law
Chloe Clover
Co-Founder and CEO, Wander
Shkun Chadda
Sciences and Technology Impact Investor
Phil Witcherley
Director of Economy and Innovation, North East Strategic Mayoral Authority
Fiona Newborough
Wealth Director, RBC Brewin Dolphin
Sahil Nayyar
Shareholder & Director at Cavu Corporate Finance