Chair of Corporate

Chair of Corporate & SME Relationships - Volunteer Join the 2026 Board of PWN London as Chair of Corporate & SME Relationships and help shape the future of women’s leadership. In this role you will build partnerships with major corporations and SMEs, secure sponsorships for our flagship programmes and events. What difference will you make? The Chair of Corporate & SME Relationships will play a transformative role in ensuring PWN London’s growth, sustainability, and long‑term impact. By cultivating strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, this trustee will generate the resources that allow us to deliver high‑quality programmes, events, and initiatives for our members. Through their leadership we will strengthen our presence within the corporate landscape, establishing PWN London as the go‑to partner for organisations committed to advancing gender‑balanced leadership. By developing a clear corporate engagement strategy and building relationships with decision‑makers across industries, they will open new avenues for collaboration, funding, and visibility. Their work will directly translate into more mentoring opportunities, better training resources, and higher‑quality events for our members. The impact of this role goes beyond revenue; it will position PWN London as a trusted thought leader within the corporate world and a bridge between businesses seeking to improve gender diversity and the talented professional women driving change. Ultimately, this trustee’s efforts will empower PWN London to expand its programmes, attract more members, and deepen its social and economic impact, building a stronger, more connected, and more sustainable future. What are we looking for? Commercially minded leader with strong experience in sales, business development or corporate partnerships, ideally gained in a professional or membership‑based environment. Dynamic relationship‑builder – confident, persuasive, and comfortable engaging senior executives across both large corporations and SMEs. Experience in negotiating sponsorships, managing partnerships or securing funding – essential for driving financial sustainability. Background in B2B relationship management, CSR or ESG partnerships, or strategic account management is particularly valuable. Strong network in the corporate world, able to open doors and initiate conversations that translate into long‑term partnerships. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; confident representing PWN London at senior‑level meetings and networking events. Highly collaborative, working closely with the President and the Board to align corporate engagement with broader objectives. Passion for gender equality, women’s empowerment and inclusive leadership – a genuine ambassador for PWN London’s values. What will you be doing? As Chair, you will be responsible for developing, managing and growing strategic partnerships that support PWN London’s mission, events and programmes. Working closely with the President and the Heads of Events and Marketing, you will identify and engage companies aligned with our values, securing sponsorships, memberships and collaborative opportunities. You will oversee our corporate engagement strategy, ensuring partners see measurable value – from visibility at flagship events to thought‑leadership collaborations and access to our professional community. You will also diversify our revenue streams by cultivating relationships with both established corporations and ambitious SMEs that share our commitment to empowering women in leadership. As part of the Board, you will shape our long‑term financial strategy, support the creation of tailored sponsorship packages and represent the network at high‑level events and external meetings. London, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr