Speakers

Janet leads the Business activity for London & Partners promoting London as a hub of diversity and a great place to innovate, invest and scale a business.   She is passionate about supporting businesses to connect with international markets and has a particular focus on driving economic growth that is sustainable, resilient and inclusive.  Janet has led several Female Founder Trade Missions to Silicon Valley and continues to champion underrepresented entrepreneurs.  She was listed in the Computer Weekly Hall of Fame in 2023 as one of the most influential women in tech and named as one of the UK's 50 Leading Lights in Kindness in Leadership in 2019.  She was previously a diplomat for the UK Government, serving in several posts including San Francisco.  In June 2022 Janet was awarded a CBE in the Queen's platinum Jubilee honours for services to the economy.