How is NPW different from other groups that promote gender equality? I would say the difference is Simone. The energy and passion she brings to the agenda is refreshing. Simone captures it nicely when she talks about her desire to get women together not to just talk about the diversity or inclusion issues, but to...Read More

FUTURE LIST How is NPW different from other groups promoting gender equality? I got into racing at 16 years old and refused to join any groups that were women-only because, being a woman in a male-dominated space, I didn’t want to be segregated any more than I was already. When I came across NPW I...Read More

OUTSTANDING ENTREPRENEUR – WINNER 2018 How is NPW different from other groups that promote gender equality? It’s fresh, it’s proactive. Simone has definitely caught the imagination of women, in a way that a lot of other groups haven’t. I’ve been to a lot of female networking groups and they can feel a bit stale and...Read More

AGENT OF CHANGE – WINNER 2018 How is NPW different from other groups promoting gender equality? I have to admit I haven’t seen anything like NPW to be honest. There are certain campaigns that come and go but what makes NPW really special is that it’s so open to everybody to have their place, whether...Read More

NPW FUTURE LIST How is Northern Power Women different from other groups promoting gender equality? I think it’s Simone that makes it. She’s so real. This is real women doing real things. Someone asked me a while back: “Who is your inspiration in terms of a female you would aspire to be?” I replied: “There...Read More

NPW POWER LIST How is Northern Power Women different from other groups promoting gender equality? It’s got massive momentum and growth, with vision and passion behind it. That’s obviously driven by Simone but I haven’t seen any other movements with the appetite that this has, and it’s just going to grow and grow, and quickly...Read More

NPW POWER LIST How is Northern Power Women different from other groups promoting gender equality? It’s about region. I like the idea of it being Northern. It places us and there’s a lot of passion, talent and energy here. The interest is phenomenal. I haven’t seen an organisation like this. It’s not so narrowly focused,...Read More

NPW Power List How is Northern Power Women different from other groups promoting gender equality? I think what Simone’s done with NPW is amazing because it’s very fresh. She’s got some really great speakers. The dynamics of the Power List is just a roster of who’s who really isn’t it! And she’s really not just...Read More

NPW PARTNER How is Northern Power Women different from other groups that promote gender equality? A lot of it comes down to the leadership of Simone and her passion – the way she engages and really rallies everyone together. I’ve been involved with a number of different organisations that are trying to do different things...Read More

The Northern Niche conducted an interview with NPW Founder & CEO, Simone Roche, ahead of The Great Exhibition of the North, Northern Powerhouse Business Summit where Simone will be on a panel on 6th July. Take a look and don’t forget to register to attend. #NPHSummitRead More