Kate Whatley recognised by The 5% Club
Phoenix Consortia’s Commercial Manager, Kate Whatley, has been recognised by the 5% club.
Ten Fellowships have been awarded by The 5% Club on their Tenth Anniversary at their Celebratory Event at Mansion House, on 29th November 2023.
This new scheme has been created to recognise those individuals who have driven inspired action across and within The 5% Club movement and have impacted positively on the delivery of increased, inclusive, and accessible workplace learning for all.
All Fellowships conferred recognise those who have delivered impact across the full range of earn-and-learn schemes.
The inaugural Fellows are:
- Andrew Churchill OBE, Chairman, JJ Churchill
- Tony Ellender, Professional Development Manager, Balfour Beatty UK
- Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP
- Dr Sam Healy BEM, Group Director ESG, Qinetiq
- Karima Khandker, Director of Resourcing, Skills and EDI, Thames Water
- Mark Lomas, Head of Culture, Lloyds
- Katie Nightingale, Director, People Consulting, Grant Thornton
- Professor Steve Petrie, Regional Director, Centrica/British Gas
- Chris Shirley, Head of UK Skills & Development, Qinetiq
- Kate Whatley, Commercial Manager, SPV
The group will act as role models for others as they look to deliver social impact and will be available to share advice and guidance by supporting the delivery of events, through their own thought leadership, or by connecting The 5% Club to the right people, employers, and organisations in their own professional networks.
In addition, they will help shape The 5% Club’s thinking and operational activities and will sit on the Steering Group or Advisory Panel.
Mark Cameron OBE, CEO of The 5% Club commented, “The creation of today’s Fellows is our way of recognising the support we have received from those who give of their time, influence and thinking to ensure we have the necessary edge to deliver meaningful social impact.
“Quite simply we would not have achieved what we have in our first 10 years without these Fellows – they have helped us get to where we are today through a wide range of support and encouragement. Out thanks to all of them.”
