Najiyah Chowdhury has been named to the Top 100 Heroic Women Role Models list, which honors leaders who champion women in business and promote gender diversity in the workplace. Ms. Chowdhury is a senior executive at Ernest & Young in the wealth and asset management sector. According to the website heros.involverolemodels.org, while head of audit at Deloitte [in London], Ms. Chowdhury “championed change through her active participation in two key networks. “In the Women’s Network, Najiyah created forums for women to address challenges hindering their progression and advocated for organisational changes to promote the retention and recruitment of women. “She facilitated interactions between women senior leaders and interns, sharing experiences that inspired and empowered them.” The article adds: “As a member of the Working Parents Network, Najiyah pioneered flexible working arrangements for staff with children, fostering a supportive work environment. “Her influence extended beyond her profession, as she engaged with students to inspire careers in science and accounting. “She guided aspiring accountants through mentoring, including a successful placement at a Big 4 firm. Najiyah’s commitment reaches beyond her field, exemplified by her talks and mentoring for minority students. “Her journey as a Muslim British Bangladeshi woman inspires others to overcome obstacles and excel.” Ms Chowdhury’s husband, Karim Chowdhury, vice-president of private banking at Butterfield Group, made the Empower Role Model List of 100 Senior Executives early this year.