1000 of you

Thrilled to announce that the Citymothers Network has now reached 1000 members! I started Citymothers in November 2012 following my own experience of becoming a mother whilst progressing a career in finance. The purpose of the network from the start has been to provide peer support to those balancing careers and families; to help members maintain career trajectory during and after the maternity transition; and to provide a schedule of informative networking events at family-friendly times in the City and Canary Wharf, covering topics relevant to working mothers. In doing so we aim to contribute to the development of the female talent pipeline and progression towards the boardroom.

Since launch we have built a fantastic events programme through our Lunchtime Speaker Series, with high profile guest speakers including Alison Davis, RBS Group board member; Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, CEO of Mitie Group; Karen Mattison MBE, founder of Timewise; Dr Samantha Collins, CEO of the Aspire Foundation; Catherine Weir,  Head of Citi Global Family Office Group; Cherie Blair CBE; Baroness Helena Kennedy; Dame Clara Furse; Elizabeth Truss MP; Dr Therese Coffey MP; and Miriam Gonzalez Durantez. We are very grateful to our event hosts, past and pending, including SJ Berwin, State Street, Clifford Chance, M&G, Macfarlanes, Freshfields, Schroders, Citi, Norton Rose and Morgan Stanley.

Thank you all for your support of Citymothers.