Liz Bell, the director of HR at B&Q, has reached the shortlist for the Leader of the Year at the ‘Everywoman in Retail’ awards, sponsored by Specsavers.

The award recognises dynamic female talent working at the top of the retail industry.

Commenting on her nomination, Christina Tolvas-Vincent revealed:

“Liz has defied the odds in making it to the top of the career ladder twice, making a comeback after taking a lengthy break to have a family. She has since been propelled onto the board of B&Q, one of the UK’s biggest retailers, as the only female director and continues to inspire daily with her enthusiasm for people development and equality regardless of age or gender.

“Not only is her personal story one to inspire every woman in retail but so is her daily task of ensuring that opportunities are there for women in the workplace and that B&Q offers the flexibility and training to allow them to achieve their ambitions.”

Bell has also revealed her delight at receiving the prestigious nomination for her HR work:

“It’s great to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award and I hope that other women are encouraged to realise their full potential, regardless of taking family breaks in their careers. My career has been varied and exciting, none more so than the last few years with B&Q, where I have had the chance to grow and develop with a dynamic workforce and innovative team.”

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