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Gender

We are committed to improving our gender balance, with a focus on the recruitment, retention and advancement of women.

For full information please refer to our 2024 Annual Report & Accounts (PDF, 19.0 MB) and Sustainability data sheet (xlsx, 1.3 MB).

Following publication in March 2019, the Rose Review has made real progress in implementing the eight initiatives recommended. Working closely with HM Treasury, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and numerous public and private sector organisations, the initiatives have started to make a tangible impact in breaking down the barriers to female entrepreneurship in the UK. We published an Update Report in March 2022 for the Rose Review. 

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy (PDF, 143 KB) is focused on ensuring that our people policies and processes are inclusive and accessible – from how we attract and recruit, to how we reward and engage colleagues. We’re confident in our approach and through time it will help us achieve a better balance of diversity and continue our work to be an inclusive bank. 

Read about our Gender employee-led network here.

HM Treasury Women in Finance

Demonstrating our commitment to gender balance, NatWest Group were one of the first signatories to HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter (PDF, 8 MB) requiring organisations to publicly report on progress against the targets they have in place. 

As of 31 December 2024, we reported to HM Treasury that the proportion of women in the global top three levels of our organisation was 43%.

This represents an 11% increase from when we first published our commitment to the Charter in September 2016, and a 14% increase since we introduced formal targets at the beginning of 2015.

We remain committed to achieving full gender balance in this population by 2030.

Empowering innovation – Neha Gupta’s story in the world of tech

A Colleague's Story

Empowering innovation: Neha Gupta’s story in the world of tech

In an industry often dominated by challenges and constant evolution, Neha Gupta’s story truly reflects perseverance, growth, and inclusive leadership. From her early fascination with problem-solving to becoming a technology leader at NatWest, hear what she has to say about her two-decade journey.

 

A passion for technology

During her early years, coding became a natural outlet for her problem-solving skills. "I loved devising programs to address challenges and helping my peers with their coding hurdles," she shares. Since joining NatWest in 2007, Neha has embraced roles that challenge her to grow and evolve. From designing Tier 1 applications to spearheading agile transformations, each experience has its own story of learning.

 

Women in tech

Beyond her professional achievements, Neha is passionate about driving change through the Women in Technology initiative in India. "It’s about making a meaningful impact that extends beyond the technical aspects of my job," she says.

The initiative focuses on mentorship, skill development, and creating an inclusive culture. "For me, it’s not just about fostering technical growth but empowering colleagues to realise their potential," she adds.

 

A vision for the future

As Neha continues to lead transformative programmes and advocate for diversity, her vision remains clear: to create a more inclusive and empowering tech industry. "Technology is not just about innovation; it’s about building systems and cultures that make a difference," she concludes.