Valerie Genin Mignone, Managing Director and Head of Investments at Barclays Private Bank Monaco, has been named Outstanding Individual of the Year at the prestigious Citywealth Powerwomen Awards International. The ceremony took place on 5th March at 12 Hay Hill, an exclusive private members’ club in London’s Mayfair, celebrating women who are making a significant impact in the finance and wealth sectors.

Genin Mignone’s leadership, strategic expertise, and extensive international experience in senior financial roles earned her this top accolade, as judges recognised her outstanding contributions to the industry. The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards, founded over 14 years ago by Karen Jones, CEO of Citywealth, spotlight individuals and companies that champion female leadership and career progression in finance.

The evening was hosted by the legendary Eve Pollard OBE, known as the First Lady of Fleet Street, who praised Karen Jones for breaking barriers in the finance world with the creation of Citywealth, a significant achievement for a woman 20 years ago. Held just days ahead of International Women’s Day, the event was a timely celebration of the progress women have made in the wealth sector.

Winners were chosen from a shortlist of over 100 candidates by an esteemed panel of 11 judges, all leading figures in the industry. The final results also incorporated an online public vote, independently verified for transparency.

The Citywealth Powerwomen Awards have expanded in recent years, with a sister event now taking place annually in New York at the Deutsche Bank building overlooking Central Park.

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Photo: Valerie Genin Mignone with Karen Jones, CEO of Citywealth. Source: Citywealth