'There is a place for so many different skillsets': Three senior women on how to progress in sales and distribution

Part of the Career Booster webinar series

The evolution of sales and distribution roles in the investment industry is creating a lot of opportunities for women, but more needs to be done to attract diverse talent and level the playing field, according to a panel of senior women working in this area.

Speaking as part of Investment Week's recent Women in Investment Career Booster webinar on How to Progress in Sales and Distribution, in partnership with HSBC Asset Management, the panel shared lessons learnt from their own experiences working in the asset management industry.  In particular, they were keen to encourage women to step outside their comfort zones, embrace new opportunities and be proactive in finding the support they need, especially when considering sales and distribution roles for the first time.  Honor Solomon, head of retail for EMEA at AllianceBernstein (formerl...