Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest and largest investment banking firms. The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Hong Kong and other major financial centres around the world.

American Express is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the world and is proud to be one of the Official Sponsors of London Business School's Women in Business Conference. American Express is committed to building a diverse culture and has recently been named as a top employer of choice in a number of surveys including Fortune Magazine's '10 Best Companies to Work for in Europe'.

Merrill Lynch is a leading financial management and advisory company with a global network of 36 offices across six continents. We offer Full-time and Summer Intern Programmes in Global Markets, Investment Banking and Research. The women's Professional Network is an employee-led group open to all employees worldwide. The objectives are to provide diversified business development, recruitment & retention, community leadership. Employees can share experiences and professional advice that can assist them in reaching their performance potential.

The Boston Consulting Group is a leading international strategy and general management consulting firm. Its mission is to help the world’s best organizations make decisive improvements to their direction and performance by inspiring breakthrough ideas. We see the essence of our work as a virtuous circle of insight, impact, and trust. BCG has a global presence with 59 offices in 36 countries. BCG is an equal opportunity employer. For more detailed information please visit us at www.bcg.com

Chubb Insurance Company of Europe is proud to support London Business School Women in Business Conference for the third consecutive year. With more than 1,200 employees in 12 countries across Europe, Chubb encourages the exchange of ideas across cultures and celebrates the diversity of thought and experience in our organisation. On this occasion, we salute the talented women who have collaborated to make this conference possible.

Barclays Capital is a leading global investment bank providing corporate, institutional and government clients with financing and risk management solutions. Barclays Capital's performance has been exceptional. Profit for the first half of 2005 was 20% up on a record 2004. We are committed to the attraction and retention of world-class diverse professionals. With the help of our 'Women’s Internal Network', we hire the best candidates by building relationships with key organisations such as the London Business School.

Lehman Brothers, an innovator in global finance, maintains leadership positions in equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, investment banking, private investment management, asset management and private equity. Lehman Brothers aims to encourage, inspire and support women in their career development through facilitating networking, identifying opportunities and challenges, mentoring, raising awareness and strengthening relationships. Our uniquely collaborative and entrepreneurial environment has enabled us to attract and retain many of the most talented women in the industry.

Aurora is proud to again be an Official Supporter of the London Business School's Women in Business Conference. Aurora delivers a 25,000 member businesswomen's network that supports women's career advancement and accelerates women-owned businesses, and provides a free online service for women to research companies and apply for careers at WhereWomenWantToWork.com. Through Aurora women have been recruited by top employers, gained customers for their businesses, tapped into useful resources and communities of support, and have made life long friendships.

85 Broads is a global network of over 8,000 women worldwide. Originally founded as a network for current and former Goldman Sachs women professionals, the network was expanded in 2000 with the launch of Broad2Broad which is its unique co-mentoring initiative for current women MBA's from some of the top business schools in the world. In 2003 the network was once again expanded with the launch of Broad2Be, its equally unique co-mentoring initiative with women students at some of the nation's leading undergraduate schools. The network was founded in 1999 by Janet Hanson, President and CEO of Milestone Capital Management and formerly Vice President and co-Manager of Money Markets Sales at Goldman Sachs in New York.