Dame Julia Hoggett DBE, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, and Insiya Jafferjee, co-founder and CEO of Shellworks, have been named this year’s winners of the prestigious 2025 Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Awards, held at a ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London.
Now in its 53rd year, the Bold Woman Award is the longest-running international accolade recognising outstanding women in business. Hoggett was honoured for her impact and leadership in financial services, as well as her continued commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Speaking about the award, Hoggett said: “It is a huge honour to win such a prestigious award and be recognised amongst the ranks of these other truly inspiring, bold women. Being bold, brave, ambitious and inclusive in our vision for the London Stock Exchange and its role in building an ecosystem in which entrepreneurs and investors can thrive is hugely important to me.”
Hoggett joins an esteemed list of past winners including Professor Sarah Gilbert, who co-developed the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, and Selfridges Group CEO Anne Pitcher.
Insiya Jafferjee was awarded the Bold Future Award, which celebrates trailblazing female entrepreneurs with high-growth potential. Her company, Shellworks, is revolutionising sustainable packaging and has already replaced over 40 tonnes of plastic through its innovative, compostable materials.
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