The Changing Role of Women in Family Business

Online

16 September 2026, 12:00 pm

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Family businesses face unique opportunities and challenges – From leadership and succession to innovation and technology. This autumn, NatWest is hosting a three part webinar series designed to support family businesses at every stage of their journey.

Each one-hour session brings together expert insight, real world experience and practical discussion, with time for audience Q&A.

Catherine Van Weenen (Regional Managing Director, Commercial Mid Market, for London and South-East) will be facilitating the sessions.

The first session focusses on The Changing Role of Women in Family Business.

Women are playing an increasingly influential role in family businesses – As leaders, successors and decision makers. This session explores how those roles are evolving and what that means for families and businesses alike.

Join us for an open, conversational discussion featuring real family business experiences, practical insights and reflections on navigating leadership, identity and transition.

This session will feature Holly Thallon Steenson (Viridian Vitamins) and Sarah Nagshineh (RCP Parking)

What we’ll cover?

  • How women’s roles in family businesses are changing.
  • Challenges and opportunities for women across generations.
  • Real life experiences and lessons learned.
  • Audience Q&A.

Who should attend?

This series is designed for:

  • Family business owners.
  • Next Generation leaders.
  • Family members involved in strategy, governance or succession planning.

To Register, please click here.

To view the other sessions in the series, please click here.