International Women's Day - Leading with Purpose

International Women's Day - Leading with Purpose

Buckinghamshire Business First and the Institute of Directors Bucks are proudly partnering to celebrate International Women’s Day with a morning dedicated to purpose-driven leadership and the women shaping the future. 

The event will be opened by the Mayor of Marlow, Cllr Muryel Boulay, followed by two inspiring keynote speakers, Sally Fennemore MBE and Angela Spang. Sally Fennemore is the President and Founding Member of Women in Enterprise MK and also runs Positive Approach, a PR and Event Management Consultancy. Angela Spang is an award-winning entrepreneur, innovator and founder of June Medical who has worked in the life sciences sector for 25 years.

A dynamic panel discussion will follow, bringing together female business leaders from across different sectors. Each will reflect on her personal leadership journey - its pivots, lessons, and defining moments - and explore what it truly means to inspire the next generation of women leaders. 

Panelists

The panel will be facilitated by Dr Jenny Simnett, Ambassador IoD South Bucks and Deputy Mayor of Marlow.

  • Laurie Percival - CEO and mentor, known for delivering large scale growth.
  • Helen Shellabear - Managing Director, Shellwin Real Estate.
  • And more!

So if you want to be inspired by impressive women, to celebrate women's achievements and explore key topics of leadership, legacy and collaboration, book your place below.

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Details

Date:
10 March, 2026 - 10 March, 2026
Time:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Registration and networking from 9am
Price:
From £25.00
Location:
Crowne Plaza Marlow, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 1GJ
Please note:

Parking: Parking is free and in the main car park. Here is a What3Words to take you to the car park - ///reporting.awakes.logo

Our environmental impact: We are working hard to reduce the environmental impact of our events and lower our carbon footprint as much as possible. Find out more here.

Photography / Video: We plan to take photographs and video at this event for future promotional activity including social media. If you do not wish to appear in the photographs or the video – please let us know either when making your booking, via email to [email protected] or by advising a member of the BBF team when you arrive at the event. 

Contact:
Buckinghamshire Business First Events Team
[email protected]

Speakers

Angela Spang
  • Angela Spang

Founder of several companies in June Medical Group & Owner of Mosaic Surgical


Cllr Muryel Boulay
  • Cllr Muryel Boulay

Mayor of Marlow


Dr Jenny Simnett
  • Dr Jenny Simnett

IoD Ambassador South Bucks & Deputy Mayor of Marlow


Helen Shellabear
  • Helen Shellabear

CEO Shellwins


Laurie Percival
  • Laurie Percival

CEO and mentor, known for delivering large scale growth


Sally Fennemore MBE
  • Sally Fennemore MBE

President and Founding Member of Women in Enterprise MK


Agenda

9.00am
Arrival & Networking Breakfast with tea, coffee, and light refreshments
9.30am
Introduction from Philippa Batting (CEO Buckinghamshire Business First) and welcome from the Marlow Mayor, Cllr Muryel Boulay
9.45am
First Keynote Speaker - From Vision to Impact: the Power of Purposeful Leadership
10.15am
Second Keynote Speaker - From Vision to Impact: the Power of Purposeful Leadership
10.45am
Panel Discussion: Leading with Purpose
11.45am
Audience Q&A
12pm
Closing Remarks
12.15pm - 1.00pm
Networking & Close