Sharon Bowles: Championing Employee Ownership

Sharon Bowles, Baroness Bowles of Berkhamsted, is a highly respected financial expert, policymaker and advocate for responsible corporate governance. With a distinguished career as Chair of the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON), she played a pivotal role in shaping financial regulation across Europe. Her expertise in governance, financial markets and regulatory frameworks makes her a valuable asset in driving forward employee ownership models like Valloop’s.

As a former MEP and a non-executive director at the London Stock Exchange Plc, Sharon understands the need for inclusive and sustainable business structures. She has been a strong advocate for financial transparency and equitable wealth distribution - principles at the core of Valloop’s mission.

Her leadership aligns closely with Valloop’s innovative model, ensuring that employees directly benefit from business success. Back in 2018 Sharon chaired a report called the Ownership Dividend which highlights significance and potential of employee ownership. This paper, still to this day, aligns with Valloop’s mission of empowering employees and giving them a voice.

By utlising her regulatory expertise, Sharon can help reinforce the legitimacy and scalability of employee ownership as a mainstream investment approach, advocating for policy support and financial structures that enhance worker-led enterprise sustainability.

With her extensive background in financial governance, legal affairs and capital markets, Sharon Bowles brings a strategic perspective to embedding employee ownership in the broader financial ecosystem, driving long-term economic resilience and inclusive wealth creation.

Specialisms

• Financial Regulation and Policy: As a former Member of the European Parliament and Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, Sharon can articulate how regulatory matters impact Valloop and comment on challenges and solutions in the investment and private equity space.

• Policy and Regulation in Business & Investment: With extensive experience in business, governance and board roles, Sharon provides expert commentary on ethical finance, social impact and the challenges facing SMEs.

• Economic Policy and Financial Markets: Sharon's background positions her as an authority on economic policy and financial markets. She can engage with the media to discuss Valloop's role in promoting economic stability and growth through employee ownership.

• Soctech – Innovation in Financial Services: As a European patent attorney, Sharon can highlight Valloop's innovative approaches within financial services, emphasising the unique aspects of Soctech and its role in advancing employee ownership models.

• Start-up Advice: With deep expertise in start-up growth, Sharon provides invaluable guidance to emerging businesses navigating regulatory frameworks, ensuring they establish robust governance structures and sustainable financial strategies from the outset.

Enquiries

For media enquiries, speaking engagements or advisory opportunities please contact Emma Williamson to discuss how Sharon’s expertise can support your event or initiative.