As Group Chief Operating Officer and executive sponsor for LGBTQ+ employees, Jen co-chairs NatWest’s One Bank Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Committee, bringing together leader and employee-led networks to share best practice and drive positive change. Jen builds a culture of inclusivity where everyone can thrive, working with the Gender Network to ensure women’s voices are heard. Jen pushes for constant improvement in NatWest’s policies in areas such as parental leave, fertility support, menopause, period dignity, domestic violence and mental health. Jen is a key force in attracting and retaining outstanding women talent to the bank and in increasing women in senior roles. Externally, Jen is a proactive ambassador, supporting campaigns such as 25×25, an initiative to help to increase the number of female CEOs in the UK FTSE. Jen also co-founded Stratos, together with Bain and Dame Amanda Blanc, to increase female talent in global financial services.
