The WiB Group Chair's Lunch

Gillian Harford

Country Executive at 30% Club Ireland

Gillian is a Senior HR and Change expert with over 40 years of experience driving people transformation and business change in the Financial Services Industry. Passionate about Diversity and Inclusion, Gillian has led initiatives such as Unconscious Bias Training, Employee Resource Groups, and agile working policies, impacting over 10,000 employees. As the Country Executive of the 30% Club Ireland, a global campaign supported by Board Chairs and CEOs committed to achieving better gender balance at leadership levels, Gillian champions women in senior roles. The Irish Chapter, established in 2015, includes over 300 organisations representing more than 650,000 employees. She is also a member of the 30% Club Global Strategy Group and serves as a Non-Executive Director on the Central Remedial Clinic board. Additionally, Gillian advises Balance for Better Business and the Women in Finance Charter and is a Fellow of both CIPD and the Institute of Bankers in Ireland.

Nichola Robinson

Chair of The WiB Group

With over 30 years’ experience in Aerospace Supply Chain Nichola is currently a member of the leadership team at Spirit AeroSystems Belfast. As the Strategic Sourcing Director, Nichola leads a team of sourcing professionals with responsibility for the planning and execution of global sourcing strategies, managing the introduction of new programmes and developing supply chain solutions for customers. Her leadership responsibilities also include continuous improvement within the supply chain, Spirit Belfast, where she leads a team of engineering and sourcing professionals who develop and implement innovative concepts. A graduate in Management Operations from University of Jordanstown, she also has a professional coaching qualification, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply.

Donna Traynor

Host

Donna Traynor is one of Ireland’s most respected public figures, with over three decades of experience in broadcasting. After starting her career at RTÉ, she became a household name as the presenter of BBC Northern Ireland’s award-winning “BBC Newsline.” Donna has covered some of the most significant events in Ireland’s history, including George Best’s funeral, the Titanic centenary, and Queen Elizabeth II’s state visit to Ireland. She also gained international recognition with cameo appearances in the hit series "Derry Girls." Donna now provides media performance and public speaking training. As a familiar voice to thousands, Donna will be our guiding voice throughout the conference.