As the CEO of FSCS, Caroline sponsors and supports the firm’s work on gender diversity and women’s inclusion including the Women@FSCS group and the RISE Women’s Development Program. In 2021, FSCS was listed as one of The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Women in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to gender equality and was Highly Commended in the FT Adviser Diversity in Finance Awards for Championing Women’s Equality. By signing the Women in Finance Charter, Caroline committed FSCS to promoting greater gender diversity and setting internal targets for progression. The firm exceeded its first target by reaching 60% women at board level this year and 75% at executive level, making the board and the executive team predominantly female for the first time ever. The RISE Women’s Development Programme is another FSCS initiative sponsored by Caroline. Now in its second year, the program enables delegates to articulate their strengths and contributions and explore the challenges they face that hold them back.
