With over 30 years’ experience in Aerospace Supply Chain Nichola is currently a member of the leadership team at Spirit AeroSystems Belfast. Nichola leads a team of sourcing professionals with responsibility for the planning and execution of global sourcing strategies, managing the introduction of new programmes and developing supply chain solutions for customers. Her leadership responsibilities also include continuous improvement within the supply chain, Spirit Belfast, where she leads a team of engineering and sourcing professionals who develop and implement innovative concepts. A graduate in Management Operations from University of Jordanstown, she also has a professional coaching qualification, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Angela Moore is the chairwoman of the board of the Virginia Distillery Company. In her role, she is active in marketing and championing the brand in markets across the U.S. and beyond. She is also the Managing Partner of Ravensdale Capital, an investment platform created to provide angel and venture capital investments in start-up and early stage technology businesses in the US. Also the Managing Director of Macha Capital Partners, a private investment fund focused on investing in small, growth-orientated business in Ireland, North and South, with a special focus on women-led initiatives, in a broad range of sectors including, manufacturing, technology and tradable services. Angela serves on the boards of several organisations, including; the UCD Smurfit School Advisory Board, Ireland; the North American Northern Ireland Advisory Council; Advisory Board of Crescent Capital, Belfast; The American Ireland Fund; North American Friends of the Lyric Theatre, Belfast; Somos Amigos Medical Missions; and is a member of the Irish Global Economic Forum.

Andrea leads the Belfast property team and in addition she is head of the firm’s UK retail property team. Andrea specialises in investment and development work and has over 25 years experience of acting for clients in both Northern Ireland and England and is ranked as a “Leading Individual” and in the “Hall of Fame” for real estate in the current Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession and Legal 500 directories. She has been involved in a large number of the major developments in NI including the HQ buildings for Allstate Insurance and Concentrix, shopping centres such as Victoria Square, Junction One and Bloomfield along with acting for large supermarket retailers such as Sainsbury’s and Asda in relation to their developments in NI and England and Wales. Andrea is an active advocate of diversity and inclusion with a particular emphasis on the advancement of women in business and aside from being on the board of Women in Business she also sits on the Board of NI Chamber of Commerce and Diversity Mark NI. She was previously the international chair of the Pinsent Masons internal female networking group, Female Futures whose membership spans all of their 26 offices for over 7 years and has recently been appointed as the gender representative on the Pinsent Masons Global Inclusion Board.

With over 30 years experience in the Utility Sector Paula is a member of the senior leadership team in NIE Networks based in their HQ office in Belfast. She leads a team of HR professionals who all operate as generalists with strong partnership relationships in place across the business. In addition to a number of responsibilities her main focus is on organisational training & development, talent management, change management and employee engagement. A busy mum of four children Paula lives in Carrickfergus. A graduate in Business Studies from Ulster University Paula then completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management. In addition to this she has a number of Management Qualifications and also has a professional coaching qualification. Paula is a Chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development.

Keith Lippert has 30 years of experience in financial services and currently holds the position of Head of Financial Crime and Fraud prevention at Monzo Bank. Keith leads an international team of over 1,500 crime prevention professionals working to protect consumers from financial crime. He was previously Vice President and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at The Allstate Corporation. Keith has expertise in financial crime prevention, anti-terrorism, sanctions, money laundering, and fraud prevention. Before joining Allstate, he served as the Legal Chief Operating Officer for Barclays Bank in London and as the Vice President of International Fraud Prevention for American Express. Under Keith’s leadership, his Northern Ireland team has achieved remarkable success, winning 21 prestigious cybersecurity awards. Keith himself was honoured with the esteemed Digital DNA Business Personality of the Year award in 2020. This recognition celebrates his positive impact on the local business community through his efforts in building a Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Northern Ireland, inspiring future generations of cyber professionals as the leader of The National Cyber Security Centre’s CyberFirst initiative in Northern Ireland, and his commitment to promoting diversity in the technology industry as a board member for Women in Business NI since 2019. 

Stephen was Managing Director of Power NI for over 18 years until 2021, and during this time also sat on the Management Board of the Energia Group, the parent company of Power NI. He is a past President and Board Member of the NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and currently holds a number of non-executive roles across a range of sectors in NI. Commenting on his support for The WiB Group, through Board membership, Stephen says “I am deeply honoured to strategically support this remarkable organisation, committed to empowering women to achieve their full potential. Throughout my career in the energy sector, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of diversity and inclusion. I’m passionate about driving change and look forward to continuing to contribute to a future where women in Northern Ireland have the tools, opportunities, and support to lead and succeed in every industry”.

Roseann Kelly MBE is CEO of Women in Business NI (WIBNI). Roseann joined Women in Business soon after the organisation was formed in 2002 as a voluntary Director; she held the roles of Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Company Secretary during that time. She has been Chief Executive of WIBNI since 2009 overseeing a period of rapid growth and a successful sustainability strategy. Roseann was recognised on Her Majesty the Queen’s Honours list in 2019 for her contribution to the NI Economy. She sits on the Department of the Economies Ministerial Strategic Advisory Forum. She also sits on the Expert Panel for the Review of Apprenticeships and on the Youth Training Review Panel. She is CEO and a Director of Diversity Mark NI Ltd formed in 2017. She is Vice Chair of Women’s Tec NI and past Committee member of both WINET and the Women’s Fund for NI. In 2016 she won the Chief Executive of the 3rd Sector (CO3) Award for Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year. In 2014 she was invited onto the Advisory Board of the SME Development Institute at the Ulster University Business School. In 2013 she won the Services to Enterprise Award with Young Enterprise, was announced in the Belfast Business TOP 50 in 2011 and was a participant on the Irish institute Boston College Women in the Workplace Programme in 2010. 

As a data-driven Chief of Staff, Joy plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing company strategy, driving performance, and supporting enterprise-wide transformation. She is responsible for designing and implementing business strategies and procedures that align with long-term goals for growth and operational excellence. Her leadership ensures daily operations run efficiently while fostering a strong company culture and shared vision. Joy also leads change initiatives across the organization and supports business development by identifying new opportunities. Her strategic decisions are grounded in data analysis and performance metrics, delivering measurable and meaningful results.

Sandra is the award-winning Founder and Executive Director of Oasis Travel, established in 1984 when she was just 21. A trailblazer in the travel industry, she grew the business from a single Lisburn shop into a leading multi-branch agency specialising in luxury and cruise travel. Recognised as Best Independent Agent in the UK in 1991, she has received numerous industry honours, including awards for Outstanding Contribution to Travel. Known for her innovative approach and commitment to exceptional customer service, Sandra continues to drive strategic growth and inspire excellence across the travel sector in Northern Ireland and beyond every day.

As the Founder and Managing Director of IQ&Co Ltd, she is recognised as a VouchedFor Sunday Times Top Rated Financial Adviser for four consecutive years. A multi‑award‑winning leader, Tanya received the Outstanding Leadership & Management Award at the Women in Business Awards 2023, where she now serves as an Ambassador. With 35 years of experience in banking and financial services, she specialises in high‑net‑worth wealth management, offering expert guidance on mortgages, protection, pensions, investments, and inheritance tax planning. Tanya enjoys working closely with clients to help them achieve their financial goals through personal, face‑to‑face advice.