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United Kingdom Gillian Wilmot CBE is an experienced Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Mentor known for her work across technology, retail, and logistics sectors, and for her contributions to business and problem gambling prevention.
Gillian is a Chairman, Advisor, NED and Mentor focused on technology, software, digital. She serves as a Director for ZOO Digital Group plc.
Gillian is the Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring, which works with CEOs and Directors of leading UK and International companies. She was appointed a Director on June 10, 2014.
Gillian Wilmot CBE is a skilled Chairman, Mentor and Advisor with 35 years Board experience, and holds the title of Boardwave Patron.
Gillian Wilmot was announced as the new Chair of Sports Coach UK. She was appointed a Director on December 1, 2015, and resigned on June 30, 2019. The organization works to bring more under-represented groups into coaching.
Gillian was appointed to the Industrial Development Advisory Board in 2012.
Gillian fulfilled roles with Admiral Group. She was appointed a Director on April 26, 2005, and resigned on May 18, 2006.
Gillian fulfilled roles with Age UK.
Gillian held roles with International Women's Forum, where she encourages communication, collaboration and support among women leaders. She was appointed a Director on January 17, 2014, and resigned on June 25, 2014.
Gillian was a Director for Senet Group for Responsible Gambling, appointed on January 19, 2015. She re-framed the organization’s remit and led the work of aligning the gambling industry towards safer gambling commitments.
Gillian was a Director for Elexon Limited, appointed on October 1, 2013, and resigned on September 30, 2017. This involved working in the energy market.
Gillian served as a Director for Co-op Wholesale Limited, appointed on January 23, 2013, and resigned on September 29, 2016.
Gillian works with JISP, which has Norwegian investors, showcasing her international experience.
Gillian chairs Xpediator plc, focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, highlighting her international operational and investor experience.
Gillian Wilmot was awarded a CBE in the King’s 2023 New Year Honours List for her services to business, entrepreneurship, and the prevention of problem gambling. She has over 35 years of Board experience, holding roles as Chair, Mentor, and Advisor. Her career involves strategic, financial, and operational leadership across diverse sectors including Technology/Digital, Media/Entertainment, Logistics, Energy, Sport, Retail, Leisure, and Financial Services. Gillian’s approach to leadership is characterized by complete involvement, a quick understanding of situations, and an inclusive communication style, both internally and externally. She has chaired quoted companies, founder-led businesses, private equity entities, and public service organizations.
Demonstrating leadership in complex regulated markets, Gillian has worked with government and regulators. For over five years, she served with Senet, an independent body promoting responsible gambling. She also spent nine years on the Statutory Board of the Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB) and worked within the energy market with Elexon, and financial services on the board of Admiral Insurance. Earlier in her career, she was the Managing Director of Mail Markets during the initial regulation of Royal Mail in the early 2000s. Her contributions to the prevention of problem gambling are recognized through her CBE citation.
Beyond her board roles, Gillian is intellectually curious and open-minded, embracing diversity across cultures and geographies. She has significant international experience, both operationally and with investors, including her work with Zoo Digital (USA, EMEA, India, Southeast Asia), Jisp (with Norwegian investors), and Xpediator (Central and Eastern Europe). Her executive career included 30 years at prominent companies and brands such as Marks & Spencer, Boots, Avon Cosmetics, Littlewoods, and Royal Mail. She is also the Founder and CEO of Board Mentoring Limited, an organization focused on supporting CEOs and directors of UK and international companies.
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