UK's Veuve Clicquot Woman Awards Recognize LSE CEO, Dame Julia Hoggett for Outstanding Leadership

• Dame Julia Hoggett & Insiya Jafferjee recognized with prestigious industry awards
• Dame Julia brings strategic leadership to forefront while addressing UK’s economy
• Insiya Jafferjee leads her way in delivering sustainable packaging innovation solutions

Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO of London Stock Exchange has been awarded with the 2025 Veuve Clicquot Woman Award recently, the world’s longest-standing accolade celebrating trailblazing women in business. Alongside the main honoree, Shellworks co-founder Insiya Jafferjee, was presented with Bold Future Award by Veuve Clicquot, recognizing her potential in sustainable packaging innovation.

Dame Julia was celebrated for her strategic leadership in financial markets through her role at the London Stock Exchange alongside her work guiding the UK’s Capital Markets Industry Taskforce. Her career was praised by the judges for consistently championing diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Dame Julia said: "It is a huge honour to win such a prestigious award and be recognised amongst the ranks of these other truly inspiring, bold women. "I often use the phrase 'the braver I am, the braver I get'. Being bold, brave, ambitious and inclusive in our vision for the London Stock Exchange and its role in building an ecosystem in which entrepreneurs and investors can thrive is hugely important to me. "That is why I am so honoured to have won this award - one that passes the metaphorical baton for female business leaders on from Madame Clicquot herself.

Insiya was honoured for her ground-breaking contribution to sustainable packaging, creating a material designed to combat the escalating plastic pollution crisis. The judges highlighted her swift execution in building a high-impact business, with Shellworks already displacing significantly volumes of plastic in commercial packaging.

Insiya said: "I'm incredibly proud of how far Shellworks has come, growing from a small start-up into a leader in sustainable packaging. Last year we reached £1 million in revenue, and this year we're setting our sights on £4.5 million. "The journey has been tricky at times but deeply rewarding, and I'm excited for what's ahead.”

"Building on the legacy of Madame Clicquot, these two women are reshaping the future of business. "Their achievements go far beyond profit, serving as inspiration for aspiring female entrepreneurs. Whether it's driving the UK economy or tackling plastic waste, they show that bold decisions, standing out, and proving others wrong lead to both financial success and positive societal impact.", said Jean-Marc Gallot, president of Veuve Clicquot