"The Sorority is a very special place for women. When you inspire each other and root for one another, that power is indescribable."

Ching-He Huang

Ching-He Huang MBE

TV Chef & Author
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Ching-He Huang MBE

Emmy-nominated TV Chef Ching has become the face of Chinese cookery internationally through her immensely popular TV work, five best-selling books, tableware range and involvement in many high profile campaigns and causes.

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A trusted circle of international businesswomen, entrepreneurs, leaders and pioneers.

Chantelle Nicholson

Chef-Owner, Apricity Restaurant
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Chantelle Nicholson

Originally from NZ, Chantelle has been instrumental at a host of famous names in London; The Savoy Grill, Pétrus, The Gilbert Scott, Tredwells. Whilst always remaining in the kitchen she gradually moved into operations and Group Operations Director roles before taking sole ownership of Tredwells in 2020.

After successfully publishing her plant-based cookbook, 'Planted' in 2018 Chantelle opened Apricity in Mayfair in 2022.
Focussing on the circular economy, Apricity is a business based on the pillars of people, planet, purpose, and profit. In 2023, Apricity was awarded a coveted Michelin Green Star.

Gurinder Chadha OBE

Director
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Gurinder Chadha OBE

Gurinder is one of the UK's most proven and respected film makers with a successful track record in directing films which are international box office successes including Bend It Like Beckham; the second highest grossing British-financed, British- distributed film.

Katherine Nathan

Executive Creative Director and CEO Ratchet
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Katherine Nathan

Katherine is the founder of a creative video and animation agency RATCHET. Passionate about AI and virtual studios she previously spent 15 years at the BBC both in the UK and Canada. Her journey from trainee to Creative Director has seen her filming race horses in super slo-mo in the middle of nowhere, to launching multiple TV channels around the world.

"Women are very good at being part of a gang, being collegiate, but we don’t have much structure to be collegiate. The Sorority is creating something which is both very pleasurable and professionally useful as well."

Katie Derham

Tracey Woodward

Wellbeing & Beauty Executive
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Tracey Woodward

Tracey Woodward is a highly respected, experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the Cosmetics and Wellbeing industries; skilled in Leadership, Marketing Management, Retail, Sales, Spa and Product Development she is an inspiring and motivational leader.

Ahlya Rafique Fateh

Commercial Director, House of Mārīcī
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Ahlya Rafique Fateh

Ahlya spent 13 years in publishing and has over a decade of experience leading and managing luxury businesses in the publishing, fashion and interiors sectors. She was the Managing Editor of Tatler and is now Commercial Director at House of Mārīcī.

Victoria Christian

Brand Ambassador, Clive Christian

Melanie Eusebe MBE

Director, EMEA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Google
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Melanie Eusebe MBE

Melanie is a management consultant with over 20 years experience leading in strategic transformation initiatives for global brands.

Passionate about uncovering role models and inspiring a new generation of exceptional business leaders, Melanie started the Black British Business Awards in 2012 to reflect the outstanding achievements and contributions of black business people to the UK economy.

H.H Princess Reema Bandar al Saud

Entrepreneur & Campaigner
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H.H Princess Reema

A Saudi Arabian Princess and entrepreneur, Princess Reema helped organize the world's largest pink ribbon event with 4,000 women in Saudi Arabia setting a new world record. She is also the co-founder of Yibreen Spa, President of ALFA/Harvey Nichols Riyadh and founder of Saudi luxury brand Bara Boux.

Charlotte Keesing

Director, Walpole
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Charlotte Keesing

Charlotte is a Director at Walpole with responsibility for Corporate Affairs & International. She has worked to develop Walpole’s corporate affairs strategy and government relationships, international activities including the US Trade & Media Delegations to New York, and the new Future Talent programme focused on engaging luxury brands with schools.

Paula Pryke OBE

Florist & Author
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Paula Pryke OBE

Paula is one of the most famous and well respected florists in the world with an enviable A-list clientele. Paula has also written seventeen best-selling books on flowers, which have been translated into thirteen different languages.

"Lisa has created a wonderful network in The Sorority and it has been a pleasure working with her."

H.H Princess Reema

Alison Wheatley

Area Director of Marketing & Communications, Dorchester Collection
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Alison Wheatley

Alison is a highly experienced Marketing Director with an extensive history working in the hospitality industry.
Alison is also a keen advocate for local community outreach - volunteering on the farmers’ market committee with responsibility for social media and marketing, as well as being on the Committee for Back Up Trust City Dinner.

H.H Princess Nauf Bendar Al Saud

Doctor, Artist, Founder Lahd Gallery
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H.H Princess Nauf Bendar Al Saud

H.H Princess Nauf Bendar Al Saud is a Saudi Arabian princess, an Imperial PhD graduate in clinical medicine, and the founder of Lahd Gallery Ltd. Nauf broke the royal tradition by working as a genetic researcher and in setting up Lahd Gallery as a focal point for women artists from the Gulf.

Marlo Love

Store Director, Gucci Harrods
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Marlo Love

Marlo was honoured by Donna Karan as one of the ‘Women who Inspire’ on her blog for ongoing work to raise awareness for people with disabilities. She was recognised by LVMH for implementing a program to increase company’s social responsibility.
Awkward Bitch: My Life with MS is Marlo’s first book. In 2004, at the age of 32, Marlo was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, the most common neurological disease amongst young adults today.

Lydia Slater

Editor-in-Chief, Harper's Bazaar

Vania Leles

Founder, VAN LELES
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Vania Leles

Vania possesses a deep-rooted passion for fine jewellery. Combining her diamond sourcing and design expertise with exceptional client service, Vania created her own fine jewellery brand VAN LELES in November 2011.

H.H Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Sabah

Author, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
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H.H Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Sabah

Sheika Intisar established Lulua Publishing, the only publishing house in the Middle East fully dedicated to personal development. Sheikha Intisar also founded Alnowair, a Kuwait-based non-profit organization that aims to spread a positive attitude and outlook on life. She co-founded Prismologie in 2013, an international natural mood-enhancing beauty brand.

Lady Tracy Northampton

Trained Psychotherapist & Yoga Teacher
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Lady Tracy Northampton

Lady Tracy Northampton, is a trained psychotherapist and yoga teacher. She has been practising in the field of counselling, psychotherapy, mentoring and coaching for more than twenty years. Together with husband Lord Spencer Northampton, they oversee The Falcon Castle Ashby, a country hotel retreat for rest and renewal in the heart of Northamptonshire set within the 10,500-acre estate