Computer Weekly’s Top 50 influential women in UK IT 2015 recognises FDM COO, Sheila Flavell

LONDON - July 15, 2015 - PRLog -- Computer Weekly recently announced its fourth annual list of the most influential women in UK IT extending it, for the first time, to 50 female leaders in technology from 25. The 50 inspirational women featured are role models for diversity and success among the tech community.

Flavell is the Chief Operating Officer of FDM, a professional services firm with a focus on IT. She played an integral role in the Group’s flotation on AIM in 2005 and was a key instigator of the management buy-out of the group in 2010 and the subsequent float onto the main FTSE market in June 2014. Flavell heavily promotes diversity in the workplace and spearheads FDM’s global Women in IT initiative. As a result, circa 50% of the senior management team at FDM are women.

The aim of this annual list is to focus on the role of women in tech by recognising the most vital roles that female IT leaders play in the UK’s economy.

Of her win, Flavell said, “It is a great honour to be recognised by Computer Weekly as an influential women in IT and to be mentioned amongst so many other inspirational female figures, as we look to inspire the future generation of women tech talent. At FDM we continue to strive for the best and support a diverse range of people who seek an exciting career that will shape our digital future. I am passionate about diversity in general and proud of the fact that FDM’s workforce is made up of over 60 nationalities working together as a team.”

FDM continues to actively support women in tech by recruiting and retaining top talent as part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion. FDM’s global network of Female Champions act as role models and mentors; promoting the firm’s mission to assist women to break the glass ceiling and progress to executive positions.

Of Flavell’s win, Maxine Benson and Karen Gill of everywoman said, “FDM has continued to show a great commitment to encouraging more women to pursue an IT career and truly sees the value of a balanced workforce. They work hard to champion women in the industry and support them at every stage of their development.”

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