Simply Sharia Human Capital’s 2016 Women in Islamic Finance & Islamic Economy Report is the first report from within the Islamic finance industry to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of women; examine the challenges and opportunities for women; featuring first-hand experiences, case studies of successful female-led and female-inspired initiatives alongside advice and guidance from women and men who are making inroads in mending the gender gap.
As part of this report, Stella Cox CBE, MD, DDCAP Group, Chair, IF Market Advisory Group, TheCityUK, shares her experience in growing her career within the Islamic finance industry, and challenges faced being a woman in a male-dominated sector. Cox highlights the importance of mentoring in the workplace especially for women in order to be able to achieve a much sought-after work-life balance.
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