THE ENTREPRENEUR
ANNA JONES, CO-FOUNDER OF ALLBRIGHT, AN ACADEMY AND MEMBERS’ CLUB FOR WORKING WOMEN
“I left my role as CEO of a big magazine publisher last year to set up the AllBright Club, a members’ club and digital academy for women. I believe that women can excel in their careers by expanding their network; one of the main things I’ve learned in my career is that you can learn from and be inspired by people beyond your own sector.
“As a CEO, there’s an expectation that you’ll be suited and booted, but since becoming an entrepreneur, I’ve softened my style. I have to look polished though, as I’m often with our members, brands and investors. My go-to look is a nice skirt – I like tailoring with a twist so this leather option is great.
“Outside of work I’m in a T-shirt and jeans, gardening or running around the park with my two kids!”
THE CHAMPION FOR WOMEN IN TECH
ANNE-MARIE IMAFIDON, CEO OF SCIENCE AND TECH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE STEMETTES
“My role involves managing a team to organise events and opportunities for girls in the world of science, technology, engineering and maths. I’m constantly on phone calls, in meetings and talking to our partners. To be successful you can’t be afraid of hard work. I also admire people who take the initiative – they pre-empt what needs to be done rather than waiting to be told.”
“Comfort is really important to me when dressing for work – I love a plain jumpsuit or black dress. Then I’ll dress it up with statement jewellery. I love necklaces; the bigger and brighter the better. You can wear plain outfits every day and people won’t notice because the changing jewellery distracts them! I like to keep it casual though – when I went to Buckingham Palace to collect my MBE I wore Toms trainers.”
Editor: Sophie Hines / Photographer: David Gubert / Stylist: Karen Preston / Hair stylist: Ben Cooke
Make-up artist: Karina Constantine