The UK Closed 78% Gender Gap Between 2021-2022

At taining gender parity and women’s empowerment is an ongoing battle. Although the growth has been gradual, but the pace has been steady. World Economic Forum’s global gender gap report (published in July 2022) noted that the overall global gender gap has narrowed between 2021 and 2022. It also stated that the movement has been slight and little progress had been made. Some countries have been more successful than others in improving gender-parity. The 2022 report stated that the UK had closed 78 percent of its gender gap. The UK was ranked at 22nd spot out of 146 countries. In terms of the global gender gap for educational attainment the UK ranked 33. The country ranked at the 44th spot in terms of economic participation and opportunity.

The data makes it apparent that while women in the UK have received improved growth opportunities, yet there remains ample scope of improvement. The Global Woman Leader believes that highlighting success stories and celebrating role-models is an effective avenue for motivating more women to aspire to achieve greatness. The current edition of GWL shines the spotlight on Women leaders of Indian origin who have carved a niche for themselves in the UK business landscape.

In this edition we introduce you to Dr Anjulika Salhan, Managing Director. Dr Anjulika is a fintech entrepreneur and a double recipient of the English Women's Award. Since 1996, she has been pioneering advancements in technology and software development. With a background in mathematics, she holds the prestigious title of Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and is recognized as a Chartered Mathematician and Chartered Scientist.

Another woman leader joining the list is Poonam Kaur, CEO, FDS Director Services Limited. She is a multi-award-winning corporate financier, accountant, business consultant, and mother of four with more than two decades of extensive experience in accounting and corporate finance.

Uttara Sarkar, Managing Partner, Medicus Health Partners also joins the coveted list. With a passion for improving the patient experience and driving innovation in the primary healthcare sector, Uttara has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of Medicus Health Partners.

KarthyaeniVittala, Partner, Preiskel& Co also joins the list of women leaders in the UK. Karthyaeni’spractice focuses on international corporate transactions in relation to venture capital funding, early-stage fundraising, private equity, private M&A transactions, cross-border investments, joint ventures and general shareholder matters in the technology, media and the food retail sector.

Know more about these women leaders and secrets to their success.