2005 First Women of Science & Technology
2005 Winner (Technology)
Jan Babiak, UK area managing partner, information systems assurance and advisory services (ISAAS), Ernst & Young
In 1997, she was the first woman to run a business unit within the accountancy giant and is still the only female managing partner. A leading voice in UK technology.
The judges said: "Jan Babiak stood out because she has clearly and unequivocally achieved a number of firsts in her field - and she is genuinely committed to educating and promoting other women in the technology sector."
2005 (Science)
Dr Gillian Samuels, CBE, executive director of science policy, Pfizer
Retiring this year after an extraordinary career, she led the development of Viagra and, through her appointment to the new role of director of science policy, has raised Pfizer`s influence in this field.
The judges said: "Dr Samuels is a real scientist with an extremely strong scientific career - and she also cares. She is an inspiration to many people contemplating a career in science."
2005 Shorltist (Science)
Judith Hackitt, director general, Chemical Industries Association
Dame Pauline Neville Jones, chairman, QinetiQ Group
Dr Gillian Samuels CBE, executive director, Pfizer
Jennie Younger, senior vice president, GlaxoSmithKline
(Technology)
Jan Babiak, Managing partner - IS assurance & advisory services, Ernst & Young LLP
Ann Budge, chief executive, Newell & Budge
Janet Day, IT director, Berwin Leighton Paisner
Fiona Hudson-Kelly, CEO, Silver Lining Solutions Ltd
Mairi McLellan, managing director, Graham Technology plc
