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Pia MD becomes new Vice Chair at Chwarae Teg

Sharon Williams, Managing Director of Pia has been appointed Vice Chair of the Board, at Chwarae Teg – Wales’ leading gender equality charity.

 

Working with women and employers, Chwarae Teg provides career development programmes and support to develop modern working practices, which enable women to fulfil their potential. It aims to secure a fairer Wales where women achieve and prosper at all levels of the economy, society and public life.

 

Having joined its board fully in 2018, Sharon is an enthusiastic advocate of Chwarae Teg’s work, guiding Pia to achieve Exemplar Employer Status through Chwarae Teg’s Agile Nation and Agile Nation2 programmes.

 

Sharon has previously worked to implement the Welsh Language Policy of a local authority, before joining Pia in 1999 and becoming MD in 2005. Based in Cwmbran the organisation is the UK’s leading independent specialist print company, transcribing print into accessible formats, such as braille, large print and audio.

 

Sharon has been instrumental in a number of business developments, including Investor in People status and successfully negotiated a period of intense change, which has resulted in a major improvement in Pia's capabilities and prospects.

 

 

Cerys Furlong, Chief Executive, Chwarae Teg, said:

“These are exciting times for Chwarae Teg, as we approach the challenges and opportunities ahead and continue our drive towards making Wales a world leader in gender equality. We are fortunate to have the wealth of experience and knowledge that Sharon will bring to the role of Vice Chair.”

 

“Together we can ensure that women and employers reap the rewards of a gender equal and diverse workforces, through developing new solutions, products and services for organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors, and for women themselves.” 

 

Notes to editors:

 

The Chwarae Teg board is responsible for assisting the CEO and Senior Management Team with the strategic direction of the charity and ensuring compliance in line with legislative and funding requirements.

 

Sharon is also a member of Chwarae Teg’s Finance and Risk Committee and People and Organisational Development Committee.