in partnership with 
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025 - Uniting Women in Tech Leadership for
Impactful Change
Thursday 13th March 2025 | 11:30 - 15:30 | The Lookout, London
Join Karen McLaughlin, Senior VP of EMEA Services, Gill Holloway, VP of EMEA Partnerships and Nicola Mills, Director of Solutions, for an exclusive round table event at The Lookout. Together, let's #AccelerateAction and celebrate International Women's Day 2025.
Insight is delighted to host this exclusive event for our esteemed clients, featuring our guest speaker, Nicola Horlick – City 'Superwoman' and a leading figure in Britain's financial industry. Nicola will discuss her experiences as a successful entrepreneur, having founded several companies, and her role in promoting gender diversity in the workplace. Nicola has achieved all this while empowering like-minded women to overcome significant barriers in male-dominated industries, advocating self-belief and offering practical advice and strategies to women striving to succeed in their professional goals.
Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate International Women's Day and connect with a true pioneer in the field. The event, hosted over lunch, will also provide a valuable networking opportunity with fellow professionals.
Please register now to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.
Celebrating International Women's Day 2025 and
Uniting Women in Tech Leadership for Impactful Change
Agenda
11:30 – Guests to arrive
11:50 – Welcome and introductions
12:00 – Guest keynote with Nicola Horlick
12:25 – Seated lunch and networking
14:30 – Roundtable discussion
15:00 – Closing remarks and key takeaways
15:30 – Event close
Register here
Why you should attend
#1
Draw inspiration and insights from City Superwoman Nicola Horlick.
#2
Celebrate International Women's Day 2025 and network with fellow professionals including hosts from Insight and
Microsoft.
#3
Learn about the essential tools and strategies that will empower female tech leaders to make significant strides in breaking the glass ceiling.
#4
Enjoy a dining experience at The Lookout, London, on level 50, offering uninterrupted views of the city's iconic
landmarks.
Your event hosts
Sara Bowden
Public Sector Sales Director, Insight UK
Sara Bowden
Public Sector Sales Director, Insight UK
Sara Bowden is a Sales Director with 38 years of experience in technology sales, specialising in the Public Sector. She has held key roles at Fujitsu Services and CDW, including Public Sector Sales Director, and served on the TechUK Central Government Council for six years. Committed to delivering impactful technology solutions, she is passionate about building relationships and driving customer success through strategic direction and value-driven outcomes.
Nicola Mills
Director of Solutions,
Insight UK
Nicola Mills
Director of Solutions,
Insight UK
Nicola Mills is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years of experience. Before joining Insight, she held Delivery and Sales leadership roles at some of the UK's leading System Integrator firms, driving customer success, growth, and innovation.
As Insight's Director of Solutions, Nicola spearheads the solutions sales team and the UK solutions business. She champions diversity in her teams to foster diverse perspectives, driving strategic vision and execution to deliver transformative solutions that align with customers' business objectives.
Gemma Sharp
Microsoft Partner Development Director
Gemma Sharp
Microsoft Partner Development Director
Gemma is an accomplished leader in the technology industry, with a background as a chartered accountant. Her career has spanned across finance, marketing, sales and partner development. Gemma’s track record includes defining and executing sales strategy, creating repeatable co-sell motions with partners to deliver technology solutions at scale and leading cultural change. She is a mother of two boys and is a passionate mentor and sponsor of women and mothers in tech.
Nicola Horlick
Guest Speaker
Nicola Horlick
Guest Speaker
Nicola Horlick, CEO of Money&Co and Chairman of Rockpool Investments LLP, is renowned as City 'Superwoman' and a leading figure in Britain's financial industry. With extensive experience in turning around companies, founding businesses, and building successful teams, she offers practical insights and invaluable advice on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and finance.
As a passionate advocate for gender diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Nicola has been instrumental in promoting the role of women in technology and finance. She often speaks about the importance of creating opportunities for women to thrive in these industries. Nicola also shares her experiences and strategies for balancing a demanding career with raising six children, encouraging self-belief among women to strive for success in male-dominated roles.
Karen McLaughlin
Vice President UK & EMEA Delivery, Insight
Karen McLaughlin
Vice President UK & EMEA Delivery, Insight
Karen has over 20 years of experience in the Services business and joined Insight in March 2019 to run the EMEA Services Organisation. She previously worked at DXC, formerly CSC, where she held the position of Vice President UKIIMEA Delivery . Karen's track record includes running international roles, building large scale Managed Services business, and driving acquisition integrations and transformation initiatives. She is based in Northwest England and is an active participant in the Northern Woman Initiative to bring equality and social balance across the UK. Karen is also a passionate STEM volunteer, working in schools and colleges in the local area.