Finally, after almost a decade and 16 winners of the Onassis prizes for shipping, trade and finance, there is a woman laureate.
In this era of heightened awareness of the lack of diversity throughout the professional world, Professor Mary Brooks is proud of her achievement and determined to play a part in changing the landscape.
“I’m a firm believer in diversity,” Brooks tells TW+ the morning after receiving her honour at a gala dinner in London’s historic Guildhall.
