Chowdhury Makes Women Role Model List
Najiyah Chowdhury has been named in the Heroes Women Role Model Top 100 List, recognising leaders championing women in business and driving gender diversity in the workplace.
Ms Chowdhury is a senior manager at Ernest & Young in wealth and asset management.
According to the heroes.involverolemodels.org website, during her time as an audit manager at Deloitte [in London], Ms Chowdhury “championed change through her active involvement in two critical networks.
“In the Women’s Network, Najiyah created forums for women to address challenges hindering their progression and advocated for organisational changes to promote the retention and recruitment of women.
“She facilitated interactions between women senior leaders and interns, sharing experiences that inspired and empowered them.”
The article adds: “As a member of the Working Parents Network, Najiyah pioneered flexible working arrangements for staff with children, fostering a supportive work environment.
“Her influence extended beyond her profession, as she engaged with students to inspire careers in science and accounting.
“She guided aspiring accountants through mentoring, including a successful placement at a Big 4 firm. Najiyah’s commitment reaches beyond her field, exemplified by her talks and mentoring for minority students.
“Her journey as a Muslim British Bangladeshi woman inspires others to overcome obstacles and excel.”
Ms Chowdhury’s husband, Karim Chowdhury, vice-president of private banking at Butterfield Group, made the Empower Role Model List of 100 Senior Executives early this year.
