6 REBECCA GEORGE OBE

Partner, Deloitte

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I am either lucky or thick skinned. I have worked for two large, international, successful and male-dominated companies – IBM and Deloitte – and have never been aware of any discrimination against me. In fact I have had lots of support, mainly from men I like and highly respect, to develop my career and achieve my potential.

IBM and Deloitte both have a strong track record in diversity and inclusion and there are networks, support and mentoring available. However, it’s always a two-way process and you have to learn how organisations work to make them work for you. This includes making sure you do more ...

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