Wed, March 05, 2025
International Women’s Day Networking Event
Join us for a relaxed evening to celebrate International Women's Day, with the opportunity to connect with other professionals within the sports industry. The event is open to all, regardless of gender. Jane Purdon, director and consultant in football, will deliver a short talk on the importance of women in sports leadership roles and how we can drive change. After the talk, there will be plenty of time to relax and network over snacks and drinks in a welcoming atmosphere.
The event will take place at 1 Paternoster Lane, St. Paul’s, London, EC4M 7BQ, from 17:30 to 20:00 on Tuesday, March 18th. Jane’s speech will take place at 18:00.
While this event is free of charge, registration is required due to limited availability. Please REGISTER below.
We look forward to welcoming you on March 18 at our offices.
SPEAKER PROFILE
Jane Purdon has been a pioneering figure in football for nearly twenty-five years. After falling in love with the game as a child, she went on to work in football at the highest levels, including at Sunderland AFC, the Premier League, and UK Sport.
A qualified lawyer, Jane has held prominent roles in governance and leadership within sport. As Head of Governance and Leadership at UK Sport, she co-authored the Code for Sports Governance. Prior to this, she worked at the Premier League as Director of Governance and began her career in football as Club Secretary at Sunderland FC.
Jane led Women in Football (WIF) from 2018 to 2021, overseeing a period of significant growth for the organisation in both membership and income. Since stepping down as CEO, she authored The Homecoming: The Lionesses and Beyond, a critically acclaimed memoir that explores her journey as a fan and the stunning rise of women’s football.
In the spring of 2024, Jane stepped down from her director role at WIF but continues her association with the organisation as an ambassador.
She is also a member of Sport Resolutions' Panel, chairs the Professional Game Academy Audit Company, and lectures on sports governance with various universities.
