Founder & Managing Director of Jigsaw People Solutions

Allison Hill is the driving force behind Jigsaw People Solutions, with over 25 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. Her career spans the UK and the US, working with global organizations across media, finance, FMCG, property, and healthcare sectors in EMEA and the USA. In 2015, she founded Jigsaw People Solutions to help businesses solve their corporate puzzles by focusing on their key assets – their people.

Allison is a people person at heart. Her exceptional listening skills and understanding of individual needs enable her to bring out the best in people, fostering positive relationships and collaboration within organizations. This unique blend of empathy and business acumen allows her to achieve successful commercial outcomes while nurturing a collaborative work environment.

Recently, Allison became a Licensed Menopause Champion with the MEG Partnership, emphasising her commitment to people and collaboration. She focuses on raising awareness about menopause for businesses and individuals, guiding them through this natural transition to find “harmony” personally and within the workplace.

Joining the BWC Group, led by Denise, aligns perfectly with Allison's passions. This connection strengthens her dedication to supporting women in business, making Jigsaw People Solutions a pivotal player in promoting positive workplace cultures, empowering individuals, and doing it together.

Director of Women Entrepreneurship, NatWest Group

A corporate leader and board expert, currently serving as Chair and Non-Executive Director. With a decade of experience spanning various sectors, she specializes in driving gender equality, financial inclusion, and alternative finance solutions.

In her role at NatWest Group, Yvonne leads the strategic direction of the Women in Business program, fostering key partnerships and overseeing data-driven ROI analysis. Her expertise extends to strategic analysis, business growth, and financial services, underpinned by a profound understanding of equity investment strategies.

Yvonne's international impact is notable, having mentored senior banking executives worldwide on women's market strategies and contributed as a technical expert to initiatives such as the World Bank's We-Fi Initiative. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality and alternative finance, captivating audiences with her insightful perspectives both domestically and internationally.

Business owner of BWC Glasgow

A dynamic and passionate business owner who connects people and businesses to create collaboration, success and growth. With experience across multiple industries including financial services, utilities, and retail I am well placed to understand the opportunities and challenges women face in business.

Chair, NED, Commercial Director, Executive and business Mentor, Board Advisor. Leadership Coach. Excelarate Ltd

June Walker is an experienced business strategist and board advisor known for her expertise in sound governance and driving improved financial performance. With a background as a Non-Executive Director and former CEO, June brings a unique perspective from both sides of the boardroom table. Her strong interpersonal skills and commercial focus help organizations connect detail with vision, while her proactive approach to risk ensures issues are swiftly addressed. June is a change agent unafraid to challenge the status quo with high ethical standards and personal integrity. As a dedicated ambassador, she fosters networks, alliances, and customer engagement to promote organizational success.

Award Winning Leader | Growth Strategist | Business Innovation Director HiScot | Chair of dot+del

Susie Fraser is a seasoned business leader and marketer with 27 years of experience in both corporate and agency settings. Known for her ability to drive transformation and deliver outstanding results, Susie has led multi-media marketing campaigns for top UK brands.

Passionate about empowering teams and clients, she excels in developing marketing, communications, and sales strategies based on insights and creativity, earning recognition for her award-winning work. Fluent in various business languages, Susie fearlessly tackles challenges, guided by her values of kindness, gratitude, and inclusivity.

As Chair of dot + del, Europe's first Not For Profit marketing agency, Susie combines her expertise with her commitment to supporting charities, including those focused on autism, heart health, and the arts, driven by her desire to make a meaningful difference.

Having worked in financial services since leaving school, Jennifer progressed through the world of Insurance before moving into senior roles in Banking. in her role with one of the leading high street banks, she helped develop mortgage propositions and was responsible for not only setting the interest rates charged but also the criteria for lending. During covid she took the brave step of moving into a self-employed mortgage broker role and she has not looked back.

As well as holding down a full-time job, Jennifer was a Trustee and Treasurer of Falkirk Rugby Club – a role she carried out for almost 12 years before finally handing over the purse strings in May this year. She still organises and runs popular events for the club.goes here

Like many young entrepreneurs school wasn't for Jacquelyn. Despite being bright, she crashed out at 16 to a career in retail and then with HMRC.

Fast forward 5 years and Jacquelyn returned to full-time education where she gained a first-class honours degree, going on to complete her professional qualification with the ACCA, whilst working in industry and then general practice. Two years later she gained her license. This was the catalyst for starting her own accounting firm and JAXX Accountancy was born. Using the power of social media to educate and inform, she was astounded to go viral on Tick Tock. In addition to running her business Jacquelyn supports and mentors others. She is ideally placed to help young entrepreneurs and professionals.