Formed late 2022, the Committee’s mission is to:

  • Enhance the visibility and profile of women in the European Real Estate Finance Industry 
  • Create opportunities for advancement for women in the European Real Estate Finance industry 
  • Provide a structured platform within CREFCE which is dedicated to women's initiatives
  • Provide opportunities for networking, mentoring and development for women at all levels and across all areas of the European Real Estate Finance Industry
  • Promote collaboration, engagement and cohesion with other CREFCE networks in order to further our mission statement.  

Committee Members

Stefanie Hanstveit

Chair

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Mairead O'Sullivan

Chair-Elect

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Stephanie Shelmerdine

Past Chair

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Aishath Arooma 

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Betsy Brady

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Carenn Chu

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Henri Vuong

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Katie Pollock

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Kate Curneen

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Lucinda Parkhurst

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Mariana Burns

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Meadhbh McClean

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Natalia Chertkova

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Niamh McMahon

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Patrizia Catanese

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Sammy Farrell

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Claire McGechie

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Upcoming events 


Women's Network Coffee Morning. 

Wednesday 22 January 10:15 – 11:30. 


Feedback from events

“I haven’t seen a DE&I event so well attended before and at such a senior level across both genders. It was also good to see so much engagement and energy in the room. Well done and thank you for everything you do.”

“Congratulations for a successful event; raising awareness of the importance of #InspiringInclusion in our industry. Amazing organisation and attendance across all levels from member firms of CREFCE and a great panel discussion. Congrats!”

"Thank you very much for organising the brilliant mentoring event yesterday. The feedback heard from both Mentors and Mentees was very positive and everybody mentioned that the mentoring sessions had passed in a heartbeat, as the conversations held were so interesting. The networking event was also very successful and allowed us to catch up with several contacts in an informal and friendly environment."



Event Photo Gallery


DEI Newsletters

CREFCE Women's Network Round Up (April 2024)

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CREFCE DEI Round Up (July 2024)

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CREFCE DEI Round Up (October 2024)

Catch up here


We welcome your thoughts and feedback please contact Carol


Past events 

  • Fixing the Broken Rung – Strategies for Career Advancement with Executive Mentoring. 11.06.24. View the event page here
  • Driving Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Empowering Change in The Real Estate Finance Industry. 21.03.24. View the event page here.
  • Women's Network - Olive Oil Tasting. 24.01.24. View the event page here.  
  • An evening with Caroline Flanagan, bestselling Author, Podcaster and Career Coach. 23.11.23. View the event page here
  • An Evening With Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson. 26.11.23. View the event page here.
  • “Growing and Managing Your Career” (Joint with YPREF). 11.07.23. View the event page here.
  • International Women’s Day Celebration – Breakfast & Discussion – #EmbraceEquity. 28.03.23. View the event page here
  • Olive Oil tasting with Citizens of Soil. 25.01.23. View the event page here
  • Women's Networking Breakfast. 28.11.22. View the event page here
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