MP highlights the power of collaboration and giving back
AN MP took to the stage at a sold-out business event in Rotherham to call for women across South Yorkshire to “step up, claim their place at decision-making tables, and support one another to succeed.”
Dr Marie Tidball, the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge was speaking at Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber’s International Women’s Day event at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, which saw more than 100 delegates come together to network and share ideas.
Reflecting on a childhood shaped by multiple surgeries and health issues, Marie spoke about the challenges she faced growing up with disabilities and how those experiences gave her the determination to succeed.
“I know businesses are the front door of our communities and play a vital role in shaping a fairer, more equal society for all,” she said, adding: “When we lift each other up and share opportunities to build confidence together, we create the conditions for real change.”
Marie was joined by Ava Jones, head of marketing at AESSEAL, a Rotherham-based global leader in manufacturing of mechanical seals and seal support systems.
Having joined the company as an apprentice aged 17 Ava has rapidly progressed in her career and today balances her responsibilities as head of marketing alongside overseeing the company’s growth and expansion into Germany.
Hosted by Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber Vice President Hayley Koseoglu, the event also featured a presentation from the Chamber’s Charity of the Year, Rotherham Samaritans, and a Q&A session with guest panellists Allie Dransfield from Chapter II, Megan Roberts of Esh Group, and Stacey Clarke from Millgate Construction.