LETTER: Time for us all to embrace diversity READING and the Thames Valley is home to an amazing network of science, technology and engineering companies that require diverse talent in order to thrive. International Women’s Day (IWD) has, for over a century, highlighted the achievements of women and called for greater support for female talent in traditionally ‘male’ industries such as these. In my experience, as the MD of a scientific research company and Board member of Berkshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Network, I am very happy to say I’ve found the business community here in Berkshire to be extremely supportive of women. I see women excelling at every level here in Berkshire. While there is still work to be done to ensure gender equality in many areas, the prominence of IWD shows there is an appetite to embrace diversity. Let’s keep that enthusiasm going and the spotlight shining.