Sharon Sharples, the Operational Risk & Risk Oversight Chief of Staff at Barclays, is known for her empowering leadership and commitment to diversity and inclusion. As co-chair of the UK Gender Employee Resource Group (Win UK), Sharon leads initiatives and contributes to the global Risk DE&I agenda. Sharon drives career development, community, and advocacy efforts, helping organize events like a week-long “Careers Week” that attracts over 5,000 attendees. She also expanded Win UK to incorporate a Women on Boards initiative and integrated the Part-Time Network. Her work with charities includes mentoring women in the charity sector, supporting local underprivileged youth, and fundraising for causes like Smart Works. Sharon is a keen collaborator who challenges the status quo and promotes DEI in all her initiatives. Her efforts have earned Barclays the Outstanding Women’s Network of the Year 2024 at the British Diversity Awards, highlighting her impactful contributions to the organization and community.
