International Women’s Day Networking Breakfast

Oakley hosted its annual International Women’s Day Networking Breakfast, bringing together women from across the firm and women in Oakley’s wider stakeholder network. The event provides space for connection, shared learning and practical discussion on the experiences that shape career development and progression. In 2025, the breakfast featured guest speakers from War Child, who shared insight into the organisation’s work and the importance of taking action to support women and girls affected by conflict.

Supporting women and girls through philanthropic partnerships

To complement internal engagement, Oakley also used IWD as a moment to spotlight charitable partnerships that contribute to women’s progress and gender equality. In 2025, this included highlighting partner organisations whose work supports women and girls through education access, protection and wellbeing support, and pathways to greater independence. This connects to Oakley’s broader approach to philanthropy (set out later in this report) and reinforces the role businesses can play in supporting outcomes beyond the workplace.

Keeping focus on progress

IWD is also a moment to reflect on progress and what further action looks like, and how we can continue creating environments where people feel a sense of belonging, and where opportunity and progression are supported throughout a career. Through continued engagement, visible leadership and practical initiatives, Oakley aims to keep building momentum and accelerating action in ways that are meaningful for our people and aligned with our wider responsibilities as a business.