During the program, I found the experience to be incredibly supportive. My mentor offered valuable insights and advice tailored to my goals. Overall, the program significantly enhanced my skills and confidence, leaving me with a clearer vision for my future.
Accelerate Mentoring Programme - Thank You for your application
The Accelerate Mentoring Programme, organised by Odgers, Grant Thornton, and the FDF, is designed to promote and improve the gender balance at board level across the food and drink industry by supporting the accelerated development of female and non-binary talent. When done well, we believe mentoring is a two-way process that should challenge both the mentors and the mentees.
Mentor and mentee applications are now open for the 2024 Accelerate Mentoring Programme. We would be delighted to have your support by signing up either as a mentor or mentee. Or, if you would just like to nominate someone please e-mail accelerate@odgers.com.
We are looking for high-achieving female and non-binary mentees, currently in a senior management position, actively seeking progression to board level in their next career move. Our mentors can be male, female or non-binary leaders who hold board level roles either as an Executive, Non-Executive Director or as an Owner/Founder.
Read more about the Accelerate Mentoring Programme
Applications for the 2025/26 programme close on Sunday 3rd August 2025.
For any questions please contact: accelerate@odgers.com
What Our Participants Say
A positive experience - I felt I was able to contribute to my mentee's development during the year.
Great match provided for my mentee & I. Good experience for mentoring outside my company where we were able to discuss (I hope!) relevant learnings / experience to support personal development and impact.
It has been a real pleasure to connect with and get to know my mentee over the last year and support her career development.
Constructive, thought-provoking and encouraged me to think outside of my comfort zone. My mentor is brilliant - approachable, hugely knowledgeable and understanding of my situation but at the same time challenging in the right manner. A brilliant programme that I feel very lucky to be part of!
A very well conceived and managed programme. Simply put together and I have been well matched in both of programmes I have been involved in. A rewarding experience as a mentor and hopefully valuable insights for the mentee!
It was a great program, I connected really well with my mentor, we agreed objectives and reflected on learnings. It has helped my confidence and capability.
The conversation made me realise I am in a critical point in my career. It has made me spend time thinking about my purpose and gave me energy to focus on development
As a mentor it has made me look at things from a different perspective which is having a positive impact on my current role.
My mentor is a very balanced individual and offers an unbiased perspective. This helps remove any emotion you would get from an internal mentor and puts it into perspective.
I've enjoyed being able to provide alternative solutions to the challenges facing my mentee
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