Women in Finance Charter
We signed up to the Women in Finance Charter in January 2018, and at that time, we had 18% female senior management representation.
We signed up to the Women in Finance Charter in January 2018, at which time female representation within our senior management population was 18%. As at September 2026, female representation within our senior management population is 23%.
As a boutique private bank, relatively small changes in the composition of our senior leadership population can have a significant impact on overall representation percentages. During 2026, female representation on our Board was 25% and female representation on our Executive Committee was 25%.
We remain committed to creating a working environment where women can develop, progress and succeed within Brown Shipley. To support this commitment, we have set a target of achieving 30% female representation within our senior management population and continue to focus on initiatives that support the attraction, retention and development of diverse talent.
The continued evolution of our DIVE Network (Diversity, Inclusion, Values and Engagement) demonstrates our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive. Since its launch in 2024, DIVE has expanded its focus to support colleague wellbeing, inclusion, career development and engagement through a range of educational, networking and wellbeing initiatives.
We recognise that achieving sustainable change requires long-term commitment and consistent action. The Brown Shipley Executive Committee remains committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential, and where diversity of thought and experience contributes to our long-term success.