Women in the Motor Industry webinar: The current landscape

Exploring the progress being made, the conversations shaping change, and the opportunities still ahead.

The automotive industry is one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-moving sectors. From electrification and digital transformation to changing customer expectations and emerging technologies, the industry continues to evolve at an incredible pace. Alongside that evolution comes another important opportunity: continuing to attract, develop and celebrate talented people from every background.

Over the past decade, we’ve seen encouraging progress in the number of women choosing careers across automotive. From retail and technical roles through to operations, marketing and leadership, more women than ever are helping shape the future of the industry. While positive progress continues to be made, there is still an opportunity to broaden perceptions, showcase the variety of careers available and inspire even more people to see automotive as a place where they can build a rewarding and successful career.

At Warranty Solutions Group, we’re passionate about championing conversations that support the future of our industry. Not because the journey is complete, but because meaningful progress starts by listening, learning and sharing experiences. By bringing different perspectives together, we create opportunities to challenge perceptions, celebrate success and inspire future talent.

In part one of our Women in the Motor Industry webinar series, we’re joined by experienced leaders from Warranty Solutions Group and Motor Trader to explore the current landscape for women across automotive. Through honest conversation, personal experiences and practical insight, the panel reflects on how the industry has changed, where meaningful progress is being made and what more can be done to encourage the next generation of talent.

From workplace culture and leadership to career pathways, visibility and mentorship, this discussion looks beyond the statistics to explore the experiences that shape careers, the people who inspire them and the opportunities that still lie ahead.

This isn’t simply a conversation about women in automotive. It’s a conversation about attracting great people, developing future leaders and building an industry where talent, passion and expertise are recognised above all else. Because when we create environments where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, the entire industry benefits.

Whether you’re already working in automotive, considering your next career move, leading a team or simply passionate about the future of the industry, we hope this discussion leaves you with new perspectives, practical insights and plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about what’s ahead.

Because when people can see what’s possible, they’re far more likely to believe it’s possible for them too.

Discussion Topics

Throughout this discussion, our panel explores:

The changing landscape for women in the motor industry
Industry culture, perceptions and workplace experiences
Career pathways and opportunities for progression
Leadership, visibility and mentorship
Barriers to progression and how they can be addressed
Attracting and inspiring the next generation of automotive talent

Meet the Chair

Tiffany Evans - Marketing Communications Specialist | Warranty Solutions Group

Tiffany chairs this discussion, guiding an open and honest conversation around the changing landscape for women in automotive, exploring the experiences, perspectives and ideas shaping the industry’s future.

Meet the Panel

Steph Newbery - Director | Warranty Solutions Group

Steph is a Director at Warranty Solutions Group and is passionate about creating opportunities for people to thrive. She believes that encouraging talent, sharing knowledge and investing in people are all key to building a stronger future for the automotive industry. In this discussion, Steph reflects on how the industry has evolved, the progress being made and why continuing to broaden perceptions, support future talent and celebrate expertise will help shape the next generation of automotive professionals.

Hayley Bergman - Director of Direct Sales | Warranty Solutions Group

Hayley discusses her career journey, the changing opportunities within the industry and the importance of challenging perceptions while encouraging more women to explore careers in automotive.

Lizzie Gold - Senior Commercial Manager | Motor Trader

Representing one of the industry’s leading media publications, Lizzie shares her perspective on the changing automotive landscape, industry trends and the conversations helping drive progress across the sector.