100 Women in Finance relaunches in Bermuda
100 Women in Finance marked its official relaunch in Bermuda with an event titled: Careers that Compound: Industry Insights and New Year Networking.
This brought together professionals from across the island’s financial services sector, to discuss how careers, confidence and influence are built over time in investment management and financial services.
Sponsored by LOM, the evening concluded with a lively networking reception, reflecting both the spirit of the organisation and the unique openness of Bermuda’s professional community.
The panel featured Anastasia Dede, managing director, Hudson Structured Capital Management, and Megan Green, partner, asset and wealth management and leader, human capital and inclusion and diversity, PwC, and Makeba Outerbridge, investment broker, LOM Financial. The moderator was Caroline McGill, chairwoman, Bermuda Investor Community.
A spokesman for the organisation said: “A central theme of the evening was the idea that careers, much like investments, grow through compounding: small, consistent decisions and relationships building over time into something far greater than their individual parts.”
Panellists reflected on the inflection points that shaped their journeys. Megan Green shared how working in Australia within a team of more than 4,000 professionals helped her develop deep career confidence.
Exposure to colleagues and clients across Hong Kong, Luxembourg, India, Australia and the UK broadened her perspective and reinforced Bermuda’s global relevance. Despite its size, she noted, Bermuda “packs a big punch” in financial services, offering access to sophisticated international markets within a highly connected ecosystem.
Ms McGill observed that Bermuda’s professional culture is unusually accessible. The willingness of leaders to meet with those they do not yet know is rare globally and represents a distinct advantage for those building careers locally.
Intentional networking, both inside and outside the workplace, emerged as a recurring theme. Panellists emphasised building supportive environments where advice and empathy can flourish. Mentorship was described not only as guidance but as propulsion, with mentors and sponsors acting as advocates in rooms where decisions are made.
The discussion also addressed the realities of balancing ambition with personal priorities. Several panellists acknowledged the guilt many women feel when prioritising career while managing responsibilities at home. In the words of Michelle Obama, one reflected, “you can have it all, just not at the same time”.
The event also marked the formal relaunch of 100 Women in Finance in Bermuda, reinforcing the organisation’s commitment to education, peer engagement and professional advancement within the island’s financial community. Alison Morrison, chair, noted that the relaunch was only possible due to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and extended her thanks to Barbara McWhirter, the panellists and all those in attendance for their contributions and support.
For more information about 100 Women in Finance and to become a member, see the organisation’s website.
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