Supported by Centrica, the award recognises businesswomen who have broken new ground in their specialist area.

Kettle became Facts International’s managing director at 35 in an environment where only 16% of CEOs are female and has overseen a 52% revenue growth since becoming a director at the company.

Kettle said: “The other incredibly successful women that have been shortlisted are an inspiration, therefore I am both thrilled and surprised to have been nominated.”