Author and businesswoman Fiona Lambert – former Managing Director of Jaeger at M&S – has been revealed as the keynote speaker for 2025’s Enterprising Women International Women’s Day conference on 7th March.
Award-winning Fiona Lambert will share insight from a 30-year career in the fashion industry with senior positions at Next, Asda, Dunelm and River Island.
Taking place at Mattioli Woods Welford Road – home of the Leicester Tigers – the conference is powered by East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women network and centred around the theme of #Accelerate Action.
The conference marks the official launch of the 2025 Enterprising Women Awards, where businesswomen from the East Midlands will be invited to submit entries across a range of categories celebrating outstanding achievement.
Enterprising Women’s 2024 Businesswoman of the Year Andrea Gray, former Managing Director of PPL PRS, will address the conference and share her journey, with further speakers to be announced shortly.
Alongside talks from some of the most influential women in business, the day will be made up of interactive sessions, workshops and networking aimed at ‘driving tangible change’ and inspiring women in the East Midlands with renewed confidence and a clear vision for their next steps.
Enterprising Women Co-Chair Eileen Perry MBE DL said: “The 2024 Enterprising Women International Women’s Day Conference was a powerful testament to the resilience, ambition and talent of women across the region. From dynamic workshops to panel discussions, the day was a celebration of collective action, showcasing what women can achieve when given the platform and opportunity to thrive.
“The 2025 Enterprising Women International Women’s Day Conference propels that journey miles further. Inspirational speakers like Fiona Lambert, with her wealth of expertise across the fashion sector, working with so many top high street brands, as well as getting the region’s business women together in one place to share experience and grow connections, this will be day not to miss in an iconic venue that’s all about winning. Speaking of winning, what better place to officially launch entry for the 2025 Enterprising Women Awards too.
“The East Midlands is home to a vibrant and diverse community of women, driving change across industries. Through platforms like Enterprising Women, we see firsthand the incredible talent and potential that exists in the region.”
Enterprising Women Co-Chair Jean Mountain said: “This year’s International Women’s Day theme, #AccelerateAction, is a perfect fit for our mission. It’s about moving beyond conversations and driving tangible change.
“Whether you’re looking to scale your business, grow your career or make a difference in your community, this conference will provide the insights, connections and inspiration to help you succeed.”
To find out more about 2025’s Enterprising Women International Women’s Day conference click here.
