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Taran Sahota, Head of International Trade nominated and included in the 2026 Woman in Trade organisations powerlist 2026.
BATF couldn’t be prouder of this incredible lifetime achievement recognition for Taran as we approach International Women’s Day.
We are proud to announce that Taran Sahota, BATF’s Head of International Trade and Partnerships, has been nominated and included in the 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist. This recognition reflects Taran’s unwavering dedication to supporting UK industry, championing international trade opportunities, and delivering meaningful value to BATF members.
Her nomination is a testament to her leadership, expertise and commitment to strengthening the role of trade associations both nationally and internationally. We are delighted to see her outstanding contribution recognised among the top 100 women shaping the future of the sector.
Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist 2026: Recognising Excellence Across the Sector
The Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist is an annual celebration of the outstanding women who are driving positive change across the UK’s trade association landscape. Created through a collaboration between the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Trade Association Forum (TAF), the Powerlist showcases women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence and commitment across their industries.
Each year, more than 200 nominations are received from across the UK, celebrating women who have made a significant impact in areas such as policy development, member engagement, industry advocacy, innovation, and organisational leadership. An expert panel representing TAF, FSB, CBI and WineGB undertakes the challenging role of selecting the final 100 women who make up the official Powerlist.
The Powerlist aims to shine a spotlight on the incredible work being delivered within the trade association community—work that often happens behind the scenes but underpins the strength, voice and resilience of UK industry.
Well done Taran!