“We have created a little black book to be envied – and we are ready to level the playing field.”
Billie O’Connor, Founder & CEO
An informal but powerful community of female senior leaders, with a membership designed to connect and collaborate!
Our mission:
Support and deliver more women into leadership roles, support their career and development journeys, via fostering a collaborative network.
Here’s Just Some of Our Past Events
Confident Communication with NOVA & Composure Media
FORA
Chancery House
53–64 Chancery Lane
London WC2A 1QS
England
“My Route to NED”... NOVA in Conversation with Stephen Robertson, Timpson Group NED
Virtual Event
The Art of Negotiation with Amna Zaidi & NOVA Community
Knotel at The Old Sessions House
23 Clerkenwell Green
London EC1R 0NA
England
What Our Members Say
“I’ve been a member of many women’s networks and clubs over the years. NOVA is different. It’s unique and inclusive. It’s a one of a kind, not one that’s linked to my employer or professional body. I am happy to be part of it and relate to its mission and values immensely. Bravo!”
Pardeip SahotaCFO – UKI Acquisitions
“NOVA community is a great place to network with Female finance leaders. I have been working for several years for the same company and attending NOVA events has helped me to connect to the outside world and keep it relevant.”
Sabrina Regis RocherSenior Leader – Transformation – ABTA
“NOVA has helped me so much both professionally and socially. As a remote worker I have found added support from members of the NOVA family and more importantly I feel part of something exciting.”
Charlotte OxenhamWorldwide Controller/Finance Director – Net2Phone
“NOVA is enriching my personal development in three ways: philanthropic with an introduction to mentor for The Princes Trust; advisory most recently on cyber security; and career focus by shining a light on next steps. And the best bit? The community is mostly, though not exclusively (which is important), delivered by awesome women!”
Anna MorganGlobal CFO – TAG
“It felt like I was alone and especially in the sector I operate in within Education. Being part of the NOVA community, I realised I am not alone and have access to this amazing group of people who are inspirational and supportive. Thank you for creating this group and to all the team that work so hard to bring us amazing events, opportunities to meet and keep us connected.”
Margaret HallFinance Director – Thierworld
“NOVA has given me space: to connect, to reflect, to grow, to learn, to be curious. A space free from judgement and ego, and full of different experience and talent, that can only benefit us all.”
Kate BoxHR Director – Mondottica Group
“NOVA has come at the perfect time for me when I was progressing in my career so having less internals peers from a finance perspective to lean on. NOVA is an amazing community that combines both the peer network to get support but also having your tribe of women that know exactly the extra challenges we face in a sometimes male dominated board room! You guys are awesome for building this community and providing so many networking and learning sessions!”
Rebecca GreenFinance Director – Newson Health
‘Being the MD is a lonely role. Being part of Nova Community has given me three very valuable things so far:
the opportunity to strengthen important skills (the Presenting workshop was fantastic), a cathartic, safe space to share challenges, the chance to listen and learn from others’ experiences. Thank you to Billie and team for all your hard work at keeping things interesting and enjoyable. Every interaction I have with the community feels like a much needed breath of fresh air. No egos, just support, curiosity and honesty.”
Jenny JonesManaging Director – Dragon Argent
“I would like to say that for me it really felt like I was alone and especially in the sector I operate in within Education. Being part of the Nova group I realised I am not alone and have access to this amazing group of people who are inspirational and supportive. Thank you for creating this group Billie and to all the team that work so hard to bring us amazing events, opportunities to meet and keep us connected.”
Margaret HallHead of Finance