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FN25: Alison Rose, the ‘phenomenal’ first female leader of a big four bank

Financial News's anniversary celebrations continue with a look at how Alison Rose became the first female to take charge at a major UK bank

Rose says being a woman leader in banking has been an 'enormous privelege'
Rose says being a woman leader in banking has been an 'enormous privelege' Photo: Danilo Agutoli

As part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, Financial News has profiled 25 of the most influential figures in the City over the past quarter of a century. Here's why Alison Rose made the cut.

Alison Rose took over the reins at NatWest Group in November 2019, becoming the first woman to lead one of the UK’s big four banks. But her work to advance gender equality in business means her influence stretches much further than the British lender.

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