International Women’s Day 2025 – Meet Sabrina Sangha

"International Women's Day 2025 serves as a vital reminder of the progress we've made, and the work still ahead, in achieving gender equality. ABN AMRO is committed to empowering women at every level, recognising that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of our colleagues, and women worldwide, and reaffirm our dedication to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to excel. Together, we can continue to break barriers and build a future where equality is the norm, not the exception." Gerben Dragt, UK Country Executive, ABN AMRO

Today, we speak with Sabrina Sangha, Director, New Energies, Corporate & Institutional Clients.

What does this year’s theme of #Accelerate Action mean to you?

To me, it’s not only about advocating, promoting, and challenging but about action. It’s about moving beyond just talking and actually making things happen. Taking ownership of creating tangible change for women in the workplace. Whether you are a woman in finance, at any level of seniority, or an ally we all have a role to play in not only acknowledging the issues but also being a part of the solution to drive change.

I hope to leverage my voice, and in my position at ABN AMRO to challenge norms and create environments where women can succeed and achieve their career goals. I hope to contribute to breaking down barriers in finance and inspiring the next generation of women to fulfil their full potential.

What inspired you to pursue a career in Client Coverage, and how has your career evolved?

I was always interested in Economics at school, encouraged by a really fantastic teacher who always pushed me to consider how micro and macroeconomics feeds into our everyday lives. I decided to pursue an Economics degree at the University of Bath, before joining a graduate programme where I spent my time in Coverage and Wholesale Credit teams.

Since then, I’ve worked as a Coverage Banker across a number of sectors including public sector, education, hospitality, and leisure; however, as my career progressed, I became increasingly interested in the energy transition landscape. ABN AMRO has afforded me the opportunity to be an instrumental part of the UK’s growth. I have been fortunate enough to originate and structure financing transactions and manage key client relationships across a broad spectrum of energy subsectors at ABN AMRO, including renewable technologies.

Looking ahead, I am excited about continuing to work at the intersection of finance and energy, especially as new technologies emerge, and ABN AMRO continues to play a key role in the energy transition and for clients/corporates in the UK.

How do you think the industry can attract more female talent?

Personally, the presence and visibility of female role models at ABN AMRO is really important. Particularly for younger females starting out, being able to see and hear from those who have navigated a stereotypically male-dominated environment, can be both encouraging and inspiring.

I also think women at the top have a key role to play in supporting those coming through the ranks, elevating their voices amongst the noise and supporting them through learning and development to provide a platform for them to flourish. If we can collectively breakdown some of the stereotypes, there is a huge pool of untapped talent we could unlock.