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In partnership with our client Address Intelligence, Paragon’s Women’s Network (PWN) gathered clients, partners, and colleagues at the Oasis Bar in Canary Wharf on 12th March to celebrate International Women’s Day and bring this year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” to life.

At the heart of our network is our mission: Inspire, Nurture, Mentor, Lead. The event brought together inspirational women from inside and outside Paragon and we were privileged to hear from an incredible line-up of speakers who shared their journeys, insights, and unfiltered experiences. From compelling personal stories to forward-thinking discussions, the day was bursting with energy, passion, and a collective drive to break barriers and push for change.

Guest Speakers:

Nicola Lishak, Data Protection Officer, Royal Mail – Courage to Just Be You
Catherine Edsell FRGS, Adventurer & Global Expedition Leader – Disconnect to Reconnect
Samantha Lake Crocker, CEO of She’s Gone Mad – The Story of ‘She’s Gone Mad’
Paula O’Brien, Director of Sales, Ricoh UK – Raising the Game

Panel Discussions:

PWN Mentoring Programme Panel
Featuring Gemma Mitchell, Asha Bhurje, Isobel Arnold, and Anya Mawdsley, this session highlighted the benefits of mentoring in building confidence, skills, and leadership pathways.

Technology Panel
Led by Paragon CTO Stephen Lester alongside Eren Ellwood and Anna Haden from Address Intelligence, this discussion explored the future of AI and the rise of women in tech—shedding light on opportunities, challenges, and how we can lead the way.

Panel Discussions:

PWN Mentoring Programme Panel
Featuring Gemma Mitchell, Asha Bhurje, Isobel Arnold, and Anya Mawdsley, this session highlighted the benefits of mentoring in building confidence, skills, and leadership pathways.

Technology Panel
Led by Paragon CTO Stephen Lester alongside Eren Ellwood and Anna Haden from Address Intelligence, this discussion explored the future of AI and the rise of women in tech—shedding light on opportunities, challenges, and how we can lead the way.