The very nature of being an entrepreneur and an innovator means that you fully embrace ambiguity and are comfortable with being challenged regularly. Choosing this career path is completely irrational because the odds of succeeding are dismal, but most succeed because of their unwavering belief, laser focus on delivering and persistence.

Starting a company, or managing a company through a period of transition and growth, can be a riveting roller coaster of emotions with tremendous highs and at times, difficult lows. But despite the challenges, many women have risen to become leaders and influential figures in their respective areas. Business Game Changer Magazine recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contribution made by individual UK women to their businesses and, in many cases, their local communities.

The 10 female UK business leaders nominated by Business Game Changer Magazine are of different ages, social backgrounds and industries. However, the one common thread which unites them is that they dared to believe. And, in believing, they made the seemingly impossible a reality.

Sam Rowe

Sam Rowe is the CEO of Ignition, a Bristol and Indianapolis-based creative agency specialising in exhibitions, events and experiences. She is a champion of sustainability, pioneering a new kind of business model that was founded on the principle of putting people and planet before profit. In 2020, Ignition was awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development.  Tell more more.

Stacey Kehoe

Stacey Kehoe has over 10 years of digital marketing and brand development experience. She established her first business, Brandlective Communications Ltd in 2012, and has since built over 500 brands and marketing campaigns. Based in London Bridge, she is also a podcast host and chief editor of the small business magazine, The Vault, which has gained her countless media features and award nominations.  Tell more more.

Haylee Benton

Originally from New Zealand, and now living and working in the UK, Haylee Benton is an entrepreneur with 12+ years’ experience in creating sustainable business growth, for her own start-ups and as a manager and director at multi-million-pound organisations.  Tell more more.

Fiona Howarth

Fiona Howarth is a leading force in the electric vehicle revolution in the UK, heading up Octopus Electric Vehicles (part of the Octopus Energy Group) and championing the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Bringing an enthusiastic energy to the industry with a passion for teaching others about electric vehicles, Fiona not only focuses on delivering an amazing service but also ensuring that everyone has access to honest and reliable information.  Tell more more.

Melissa Snover

Founder & CEO of Nourished and Scripted (operated under Rem3dy Group).
Melissa Snover (aka Melissa Burton) is an entrepreneur, visionary, and a trendsetter in the world of food technology and 3D printing. She is passionate about developing innovations which offer solutions to her customers, challenge her competitors and disrupt current market offerings.  Tell me more.

Irina Bragin

Born behind the Iron Curtain, I lived in six countries on three continents and speak several languages.

I am an ex-graphic designer and started as a textile designer in 1992.  I later progressed to becoming a graphic designer for print and later a web designer.  Tell more more.

Lucinda Carney

Lucinda is a Chartered Psychologist with 20 years Corporate experience as a ‘People Professional’. She is considered a thought leader in a range of HR, Management and change related business topics and recently launched her first book “How to be a Change Superhero” which reached bestseller status in two Amazon categories. Tell more more.

Gemma Godfrey

Gemma is an entrepreneur and business advisor to high growth companies, government and TV audiences.  Having led the investment strategy for a publicly listed wealth manager, Gemma built an award-winning digital investing service, Moola, and sold it within 3 years of incorporation. She secured multiple rounds of funding, FCA authorisation, launched new products and integrated the company post-acquisition into Mercer, the world’s largest outsourced asset manager with $15 trillion under advisement.  Tell more more.

Jen Parker

Jen is a multi-award-winning business owner, editor and designer.  She is passionate about books and provide bespoke services to publishers and authors who desire beautiful books.

Whether you’re a publishing house looking to lighten your book production load, or an author looking to publish your book yourself, Jen is there for you!  Tell more more.

Aliza Marogy

Aliza Marogy is the founder of global D2C premium supplements brand, Inessa, and a clinical nutritional therapist with over 7 years of clinical experience. Aliza became interested in nutrition after she was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition Ulcerative Colitis when she was 18 and was unwell for a number of years while at university. Tell more more.