Alison Kay

VP and Managing Director AWS UKI. Passionate about solving complex problems, inclusion & innovation. All views my own.

[George Riddell @GeorgeMRiddell]

Great to be at the launch of the Open Trade Project with @GregHands, @AnnaStellinger and @MalmstromEU in Brussels.

Looking forward to a great discussion.

Thanks to @UKMisBrussels for organising.

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Interested in a #career in #sustainability? Hear what Ellen, a senior consultant in our Climate Change and Sustainability Services team, has to say.

https://t.co/rpwUkLdQDD

[We Are PoWEr @wearepower_net]

Shortlist announcement: Northern Power Women Awards 2023, sponsored by @EY_UKI

Levelling Up Leader Award Category, sponsored by @uugroupplc

Congratulations to all who have made the shortlist!

#NPWAwards #WeArePower

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Great way to start the new year! EY's Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence (NCoE) has been shortlisted for Inclusive Innovation by the 2023 @NorthPowerWomen Awards

Congrats & best of luck to our NCoE team & all those shortlisted. Look forward to the #NPWAwards on Mon 20 March.

[EY @EYnews]

📣 Today we announce Jamie Miller as EY Chief Financial Officer and CFO of the proposed new public company.

She brings with her substantial experience to help guide EY’s transformation in the next step of the separation process.

More: https://t.co/Emv1xs5wnq

[Simone Roche MBE @SimoneRoche]

It’s #NPWAwards #shortlist day @NorthPowerWomen @EY_UKI #wearepower #npwawards

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

It's so important for employers to understand what works in supporting those with disabling long-term #Health conditions who want to stay in work.

Lots of practical advice in this report from Helen Musgrove & .
@uniofeastanglia - supported by @EY_UKI

https://t.co/GEKDAgcDfk

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

@JacksonRParsons Too many people are afraid of failure. Embrace measured risks, learn from the ones that go wrong, make better mistakes next time. That's how you learn.

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Good insights from @JacksonRParsons on the learnings he's taking forward into 2023.

Jack's company @YouthGroup_HQ has been ranked in the top 25 startups in the UK. He has a real passion for getting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into jobs.

https://t.co/Itsz7C7n52

[Jackson Parsons @JacksonRParsons]

Here are a few of my learnings for 2023:

👉When your plans are not going the way you want, go from negotiation to preparation for the next steps. Learn to fail and move on.

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Great to see the latest #FinancialServices @EYnews #BoardMatters research - it shows European FS firms are accelerating female & sustainability board appointments.

42% of all FS board positions are women, up 5% since June 2022.

https://t.co/6nqN8S9ZKq

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Proud to see @EY_UKI is a finalist in 3 categories of the 2023 @edie awards for #sustainability, the UK industry benchmark.

Great recognition of our work on #decarbonization, the journey we are on alongside clients & our people's passion.

#edieawards
https://t.co/FUlYrOo3eb

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Yesterday I attended the Labour Party business conference where I joined a panel discussion on delivering regional growth through trade. The partnership between government and business is key to rebooting our #economy and finding solutions that deliver practical, tangible growth.

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Tonight we light up our #EY UK HQ purple in support of #IDPD. It signifies our commitment to #diversity, #equity and #inclusion. By sharing experiences, employers can help to open up more opportunities, to talented people with visible and invisible disabilities. #PurpleLightUp

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

More businesses than ever are exploring #QuantumComputing

The @EY_UKI Quantum Readiness Survey 2022 found that UK businesses face an acute challenge in developing & preparing relevant skills & talent.

Here's how to get your people ready
@Josie_Cluer https://t.co/h1tNFQBuYU

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Almost 2/3rds of customers want their energy providers to help them be more #sustainable but feel they’re not.

89% of customers are interested in energy independence.

12% of consumers have bought an EV but 48% are seriously thinking about it.

#EYenergy
https://t.co/6wujKYmMDs

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

Rising costs, security of supply concerns and increasing awareness of environmental issues mean consumers are no longer taking energy for granted.

Read EY's Energy transition consumer insights https://t.co/LPgEY6dkMh

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

How can biz navigate the challenges of rising #inflation, higher #energy costs and shifting #supplychains?

Join us this Wed for insights from #Microsoft & #SAP CFOs + EY's Mats Persson, @Monakbitar, Claire Gambles & Paul O'Flaherty

Register here:
https://t.co/zyCWRwuoq3

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

How can biz support #socialmobility ?

@EY_UKI was proud to contribute to the new report from the UK @SOMOAwards

Step 3
📣 Take the lead – use advocacy work done by employers to promote awareness, understanding & action on social mobility

Read more:
https://t.co/iznxUxja4w

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

How can biz support #socialmobility ?

@EY_UKI was proud to contribute to the new report from the UK @SOMOAwards

Step 2
Do the work – examines biz activities to improve social mobility through outreach, recruitment, retention & progression

Read more:
https://t.co/iznxUxja4w

[Alison Kay @AlisonKayEY]

@EY_Foundation @EY_UKI @thebodycoach So good to have Abid on stage, sharing his story