Women In Investment Awards Italy 2019 | Open Door Media Publishing Ltd | 19 April 2019 | Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa, Corso di Porta Nuova, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Diversity is increasingly the ‘must have' rather than a ‘nice to have' for an industry seeking to remain fit to meet the demands of the 21st Century. From aspects of ESG commitments - in which a gender pay gap counts as a negative score - to the need to attract new and younger talent with flexible working arrangements, there is still a broad consensus that more needs to be done to recognise the work of women in the industry. A virtuous cycle is to be encouraged for more women to participate at all levels including senior positions that in turn can give them a platform to encourage others into the industry.

In recognition of the changes ongoing, InvestmentEurope has moved to institute an Awards programme not only honouring the inspiring achievements of women across all parts of the investment industry, but also to help shape the discussion around how to improve diversity and highlight some of the most forward-thinking initiatives from both buy and sell sides.

InvestmentEurope believes that these Awards have a valuable part to play in drawing attention to the issue of diversity and demonstrating that real change is starting to happen.

Categories:
• Investment Analyst of the Year
• Fund Analyst of the Year
• Fund Selector of the Year
• Fund Manager of the Year
• Investment Woman of the Year
• Mentor of the Year
• Role Model of the Year
• Young Investment Woman of the Year
• Team Leader of the Year
• Most Inspiring Returner
• Rising Star Award
• Unsung Hero Award