The Sponsors
At Autotrader, we have been truly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture for over a decade.
Our journey began with the establishment of our women's network in 2014, one of the first of our employee networks, which continues to thrive today. We recognise that women themselves are diverse and actively champion and support them all within our organisation.
Our alignment with the Auto30Club began in 2015 when we first encountered the 30% Club at an outreach session at Mill Hill School in Bradford, supporting women in automotive. From that moment, we knew our values were in sync, and we have been active supporters of Julia and the club ever since. Together, we have partnered in various strategic initiatives and jointly held numerous events covering topics from intersectionality to ensuring women in more junior roles can progress their careers in the automotive industry through the Auto30Club Project Moonshot.
We play an active role in supporting early careers at Autotrader and regularly share ideas with other Auto30Club members. We are always ready to collaborate with Julia when she needs people to lean in on certain subjects, sharing our approaches.
In 2024, we proudly introduced the "Woman of the Year" award at the Retailer Awards to recognise and celebrate women doing brilliant things in our industry. This initiative is just one of the many steps we have taken to help women grow their careers. We have introduced programs that support learning and progression, such as the Diverse Talent Accelerator and Inclusive Leadership.
Supporting the Auto30Club aligns with our responsibility to support the communities we operate in. Our commitment to inclusion and sustainability is reflected in all the work we have done for 'Great Events for All.' Celebrating diversity at events is crucial, as an inclusive event can have a profoundly positive impact on people's experiences in a way that is respectful to the environment.
At Autotrader, we are proud to celebrate our role in promoting the excellent contributions women make across the industry. By supporting the Inspiring Automotive Women Awards and the Auto30Club, we continue to champion diversity, inclusion, and the empowerment of women in the automotive sector.
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Hyundai Capital UK (HCUK) is proud to support the Automotive 30% Club’s Inspiring Automotive Women Awards for 2026, continuing our commitment to a more inclusive automotive industry.
As silver members of the Auto30 Club, we stand with organisations working toward the “30 by 30” goal - ensuring 30% female representation in leadership roles by 2030.
These awards celebrate women who are driving change, breaking barriers, and inspiring others. Supporting them aligns with HCUK’s values of inclusive leadership, equal opportunity, and business transformation through diversity.
With 28% of leadership roles across member companies now held by women—well above the industry average—this initiative is making real impact. HCUK is proud to help accelerate that momentum.
Supporting the Auto30 Club is not just a partnership—it’s a shared mission to reshape the future of automotive.
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