WATCH: Softcat - Why we're sponsoring the Executive Mentor of the Year category at CRN's Women in Channel Awards

Video Q&A with Softcat’s Anushka Davies on how executive mentors can make a real difference for women in the industry

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Executive mentors can make a vital difference for women aspiring to build a successful industry in the IT industry, according to CRN Women in Channel category sponsor Softcat.

In the above video, Anushka Davies, head of engagement, diversity and inclusion at Softcat says that it is the responsibility "of all of us at senior positions" to be an executive mentor for their more junior colleagues that want to build their own careers in the sector.

CRN's Women in Channel Awards will take place on 14 October at The Brewery in London.

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