Chair of The General Pharmaceutical Council, Gisela Abbam, has won a Novi award, recognising the impact of female leadership, innovation and entrepreneurism. Gisela achieved the accolade for the ‘Women on Boards’ category at a ceremony on 24 November.
With the theme “Women Breaking Barriers,” the Novi Awards shine a spotlight on leaders who have overcome exceptional odds to achieve excellence across various sectors in the UK and beyond. The awards celebrate role models who are shattering glass ceilings, inspiring their teams, uplifting communities, and paving the way for the next generation of talent.
Chief Executive at the General Pharmaceutical Council, Duncan Rudkin, said:
“Many congratulations to Gisela for this well-deserved award. Gisela is passionate about improving access and equality in health and that is evident in her work as Chair at the GPhC.
“Gisela is a fantastic role model and a worthy winner.”
Chair of the GPhC and winner of the Novi award, Gisela Abbam, said:
“I’m delighted to be amongst this year’s winners who have shown that it is possible for women of all backgrounds to achieve great things across all different sectors.
“I believe that being a leader is about being an advocate – not only to drive change, but also to support and inspire the people around you.
“It is an honour to be recognised through this award.”
The full list of Novi Award winners for 2024 can be found online.