London – 7 October 2022: Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) announces changes to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dale Williams and Kay Ellen Consolver will retire from the Board, after nearly six years of service, and Dr. Sarah Gordon and Rachel Speight will join as Non-Executive Directors.
Sarah, a recipient of Women in Mining’s “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100) is the CEO and co-founder of Satarla, a leading global sustainability and risk management firm which provides bespoke consulting, training and research, with mining at their core. Sarah started out as an Exploration Geologist, working for one of the world’s largest mining companies and, prior to co-founding Satarla, she was Head of Assurance – Safety & Sustainable Development Africa, and Risk Analysis Manager Global at Anglo American Plc. Sarah is also an honorary lecturer at Imperial College London and an accredited Institute of Risk Management public and in-house course designer and trainer. She has previously sat on the Council for the Geological Society London, is currently a Trustee for Geology for Global Development, and a member of the Advisory Committee to the UK Government on the UK Minerals Strategy.
Rachel, also a WIM100 recipient, is a Partner in the London office at leading law firm, Mayer Brown. She particularly focuses on the mining finance sector in which she has in-depth knowledge. Rachel joined Mayer Brown in 1999 and is consistently recommended and ranked as a key individual by the legal directories. Legal 500 UK 2022 recognises Rachel as “a key lawyer recommended for advising banks and sponsors on cross-border project financings, particularly in African markets.” Rachel is included in the Legal 500 Private Practice Powerlist: African Specialists 2019. She was also listed in The International Who’s Who of Mining Lawyers 2013 to 2022 and was named as one of the Hot 100 lawyers by the Lawyer (2015).
Carole Cable, Chair of WIM UK, said, “I would like to thank Dale and Kay Ellen for their significant contribution to the Board, and for the wise counsel and friendship over many years. While we are sad to see them move on, we are delighted to welcome Sarah and Rachel, two amazing women with the right mix of skills, experience, and passion to support the Board and Executive Committee. I look forward to working with Rachel and Sarah – together we will continue to advocate for positive change in diversity, equity and inclusion in the mining industry.”
Following this announcement, WIM UK’s Board will be composed of five members:
Carole Cable (Chair)
Judith Mosely (Non-Executive Director)
Dr. Sarah Gordon (Non-Executive Director)
Rachel Speight (Non-Executive Director)
Dr. Stacy Hope (Executive Director and MD)
About Women in Mining UK
Women in Mining UK (WIM UK) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the employment, retention and advancement of women in the mining sector. We offer programmes and initiatives to progress women’s professional goals and career aspirations, from university all the way to Board level. These include a scholarship programme with the Camborne School of Mines and Imperial College London, internship programme, partnership with Women on Boards UK, and numerous networking, educational and mentoring events. WIM UK publishes thought leadership articles and research as well as the biennial “100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining” (WIM100), which celebrates women’s contribution to the mining industry and identifies inspirational role models to encourage future generations of women to consider mining as a career choice. For more information about joining WIM UK, please visit our website. Membership is free and open to everyone, regardless of gender or location.
For more information about joining WIM UK, please visit our website: www.womeninmining.org.uk.
Women in Mining UK Contact
Ariadna D. Peretz
Head of Communications
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E: ariadna.peretz@womeninmining.org.uk