The House on the Hill
A curated global community and career concierge for senior women leaders.
Why We Exist
The Corporate System Isn’t Built for Women
Senior women are burned out, pushed out, or overlooked; not because they lack ability, but because they’re navigating structures that were never designed for them to succeed.
Progress Isn’t Guaranteed
Representation at the top is stalling. Most women are still shut out of boardrooms, CEO roles, and power seats that shape the future.
We’re Done Waiting for Permission
House on the Hill is building the structure senior women actually need: trusted networks, visibility, accountability, and space to lead powerfully, on their own terms
What is The House on the Hill?
The House on the Hill is an exclusive, invite-only community and career concierge service for senior women leaders (Head of, Director, VP, SVP, C-level), offering a personalised pathway for growth, connection, and impact.
Designed for ambitious but time-stretched women, we provide a structured and flexible leadership journey, helping members select the right moments, content, and connections to support their career journey.
Through our offer of a selection of curated dinners with global academics and C-Suite professionals, thought leadership programming, peer accountability/ support circles, and strategic brand partnerships, we support curious women to lead with intention, grow with structure, and connect with a strong, trusted global network of senior women across industries.
How We Support You
Concierge
Quarterly check-ins to help you advance
Bespoke connections (e.g. board recruiters)
Strategic referrals tailored to your goals
Learning & Visibility
Expert-led webinars + thought leadership
Accountability groups and peer support
Curated content on future of work
Bi-monthly newsletter + Notion Hub
Community
Global + City WhatsApp groups
Private peer network of senior women
Monthly Coffee Roulette matching
Experiences
Private dinners with C-Suite leaders and accomplished academics
Wellness Days & optional retreats
Exclusive brand activations & discounts
How We Support You
Concierge
Quarterly check-ins to help you advance
Bespoke connections (e.g. board recruiters)
Strategic referrals tailored to your goals
Learning & Visibility
Expert-led webinars + thought leadership
Accountability groups and peer support
Curated content on future of work
Bi-monthly newsletter + Notion Hub
Community
Global + City WhatsApp groups
Private peer network of senior women
Monthly Coffee Roulette matching
Experiences
Private dinners with C-Suite leaders and accomplished academics
Wellness Days & optional retreats
Exclusive brand activations & discounts
How We Support You
Concierge
Quarterly check-ins to help you advance
Bespoke connections (e.g. board recruiters)
Strategic referrals tailored to your goals
Learning & Visibility
Expert-led webinars + thought leadership
Accountability groups and peer support
Curated content on future of work
Bi-monthly newsletter + Notion Hub
Community
Global + City WhatsApp groups
Private peer network of senior women
Monthly Coffee Roulette matching
Experiences
Private dinners with C-Suite leaders and accomplished academics
Wellness Days & optional retreats
Exclusive brand activations & discounts
Is this for you?
You’ll feel right at home here if you are:
A senior leader (Head, Director, VP, SVP, C-Suite)
Tired of being the only woman in the room
Leading across any industry or sector
Curious, reflective, and ready to grow
Generous with your experience and insights
Is this for you?
You’ll feel right at home here if you are
A senior leader
(Head, Director, VP, SVP, C-Suite)
Tired of being the only woman in the room
Curious, reflective, and ready to grow
Leading across any industry or sector
Generous with your experience and insights
Is this for you?
You’ll feel right at home here if you are
A senior leader
(Head, Director, VP, SVP, C-Suite)
Tired of being the only woman in the room
Curious, reflective, and ready to grow
Leading across any industry or sector
Generous with your experience and insights
This Is Not Just Another Women’s Network
We’re not here to check a DEI box. We’re here to change the system.
This is not:
A dinner party where you passively listen
Just another “networking” group
A content-heavy platform that adds to your workload
A checkbox initiative — this is real transformation
Why it Matters
Despite decades of effort, senior women continue to face systemic challenges.
We exist to change that and the numbers speak for themselves:
The Numbers Don’t Lie:
Women hold just
29%
of C-Suite and board roles globally
only
9%
of CEOs in the S&P 100 are women
Men are
10x
more likely to be CEOs
Over a career, gender inequality costs senior women over £1 million
60%
of senior women say leadership feels lonely and unsupported
Why Should We All Care?
High attrition = huge cost: 30%+ of salary to replace a senior leader
Innovation suffers when experienced women exit
Brand trust erodes: senior women talk
New country specific laws mean major risk for companies who don’t fix the gap
40%
believe they must leave their company to grow
Our Impact So Far
We’ve quietly built something powerful and we’re just getting started. Since launching The House on the Hill:
11,000+
community members across 37 countries
10+ Cities
Community WhatsApp groups in 10+ cities
Top Companies
Founding members from top companies like Amazon, Zalando & BT
4
wellness activations
15+
private dinners with global academics & C-Suite leaders
Dozens
of career concierge placements and board referrals
“This is the first space where I’ve felt truly seen, supported, and stretched — without having to explain myself.”
— House on the Hill Member
Trusted by Senior Leaders From
Our founding members come from some of the world’s most influential organisations:
We also partner with brands committed to advancing gender equity in leadership.
About our Founder
Vanessa Sanyauke is an award-winning sustainability and impact executive and entrepreneur.
With over 18 years of leadership experience spanning global banking, law, government, technology and media, Vanessa is the powerhouse behind The Hill; a platform connecting major brands like Amazon, Zalando, BT Group and Virgin Media O2 to untapped, diverse talent pools worldwide. She also founded Girls Talk, a media and storytelling studio that has engaged over 60,000 women globally through authentic campaigns with Apple, Beats by Dre, Meta, HSBC UK, Snap Inc., and more.
Her career has taken her from the highest levels of government at UK Parliament to global boardrooms, advising senior leaders on inclusive innovation and sustainable business.
Team: Helene is a project and learning designer with over 13 years of experience in the not-for-profit, higher education and corporate sector. She has been listed as Beyond Gender Agenda’s Diversity Driver in 2023 for her work and contribution in Zalando’s Diversity and Inclusion team.
She has designed and run global leadership development programmes for senior professionals on various topics such as sustainability, diversity and inclusion, workplace culture, personal leadership and international group processes at companies such as Accenture, London Business School, Salesforce, State Street, Vodafone & Zalando.
Currently pursuing an Executive Master of Public Administration at the renowned Hertie School, Helene is excited to design and host a community of senior professional women in Berlin.
Why I Created The House on the Hill
This is the original House on the Hill. The childhood home that shaped me — where love, legacy, and community first began
The House on the Hill community is a feeling.
A meeting point for life-changing moments.
A space where people look out for each other.
That’s what I want people to feel when they come into contact with our brand:
→ That they belong.
→ That it’s safe here.
→ That their journey with us will be formative, just like my early years were in this home.
What our Members Say
“I am so thankful to be part of this inspiring circle of strong and thoughtful women.The conversations and diverse perspectives truly opened my mind and heart. I’m excited for everything we’ll grow and achieve together – the best is yet to come! “
Marie Rödiger,
CFO &GM, Henry Schein Medical EMEA
“This community brought together incredible women leaders you’d rarely meet in everyday life-especially in such an intimate and inspiring setting. Each event was filled with powerful keynotes, authentic exchange and valuable takeaways that stayed with me long after.”
Nicole von Bergen,
Head of Global Customer Programs & Product Communications
“The House on the Hill is a space where I don’t need to explain myself — I’m just understood.”
Joyce Chen,
VP Engineering, Zalando
Membership Investment
The House on the Hill annual membership: £3,500
Covers: all year round curated dinners, leadership development programming, accountability groups, wellness days, concierge support, and more.
Company-funded? This is often covered by professional development or executive coaching budgets. Use this page to support internal conversations and we’re happy to join a call with your team.
Self-funding? We offer generous discounts and flexible payment plans.
Membership Investment
The House on the Hill annual membership: £3,500
Covers: all year round curated dinners, leadership development programming, accountability groups, wellness days, concierge support, and more.
Company-funded? This is often covered by professional development or executive coaching budgets. Use this page to support internal conversations and we’re happy to join a call with your team.
Self-funding? We offer generous discounts and flexible payment plans.
Why Sponsor Women into The House on the Hill?
Investing in women at the top is more than good ethics — it’s good business.
Improve Retention
Reduce costly attrition by supporting senior women to thrive.
Strengthen Employer Brand
Showcase commitment to inclusive leadership and future-ready talent.
Ensure Compliance
Support alignment with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and reduce risk.
Build a Succession Pipeline
Equip high-potential women to step into boardroom and C-Suite roles.
Why Sponsor Women into
The House on the Hill?
Investing in women at the top is more than good ethics — it’s good business.
Improve
Retention
Reduce costly attrition by supporting senior women to thrive.
Strengthen Employer Brand
Showcase commitment to inclusive leadership and future-ready talent.
Ensure Compliance
Support alignment with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and reduce risk.
Build a Succession Pipeline
Equip high-potential women to step into boardroom and C-Suite roles.
Why Sponsor Women into
The House on the Hill?
Investing in women at the top is more than good ethics — it’s good business.
Improve
Retention
Reduce costly attrition by supporting senior women to thrive.
Strengthen Employer Brand
Showcase commitment to inclusive leadership and future-ready talent.
Ensure Compliance
Support alignment with the EU Pay Transparency Directive and reduce risk.
Build a Succession Pipeline
Equip high-potential women to step into boardroom and C-Suite roles.
