Dawn Coker

Shining a light on the great things women in finance can achieve, Dawn is an inspirational leader who aims to revolutionise the culture of the financial services sector.

With an impressive history of surpassing ambitious business goals and delivering innovative learning and organisational development initiatives, Dawn strongly believes the biggest asset to any organisation is its people and is committed to nurturing all employees.

Dawn’s financial services career spans more than 20 years, and her passion alongside her tenacity are qualities that have assisted her in leading Access2Funding to where it is now – one of the UK’s most respected R&D tax relief specialists.

Demonstrating the highest degree of finance excellence, innovation and leadership, Dawn actively supports women’s advancement in business and seeks to bring more diversity to the finance sector.

In 2022, Dawn was crowned the winner of the Merseyside Women of the Year Awards’ Women Making a Difference category.

“Developing today’s learners into the talent of tomorrow is always at the forefront of my mind.”