Ruth Bailey, AEA CEO and DG has made the UK Women in Trade Association’s Powerlist 2026.

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Trade Association Forum (TAF), in collaboration with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), is proud to present the fourth annual Women in Trade Associations (WiTA) Powerlist.

This initiative celebrates the remarkable women leading and shaping the UK’s trade association landscape.

Ruth said, "I am genuinely delighted to be included in the 2026 Women in Trade Associations Powerlist. It’s a huge honour and very kind recognition. I’m grateful to those who put my name forward."

She continued, "It’s great to see our sector recognised in this way. The work being done across agricultural engineering and the wider land-based industries is hugely important, and it’s something I’m very proud to be involved in. I am also extremely proud to be leading such an amazing team and representing such a phenomenal industry.

"One thing the list does highlight, though, is the incredible contribution women make across the trade association community. Every day there are people working hard to support their sectors, represent their members and make sure their industries are heard. The women recognised this year - along with many others who work behind the scenes - all share that same passion for the sectors they represent.

"My congratulations to everyone included in the list and to all those who continue to champion their sectors through the work of trade associations.”