Gemma Godfrey
Board-level insight. Real-world experience. Trusted engagement with senior decision-makers.
Board Chair | FTSE 250 NED | Fmr Fintech CEO
Gemma Godfrey advises boards and leadership teams on transformation, technology and performance.
A former CEO, she founded a digital wealth business that was acquired by a global insurer, and has since worked with organisations navigating AI adoption, operating model change and growth in regulated environments.
Alongside her board roles, Gemma engages senior audiences through insight-led communication – translating complex financial and technological topics into clear, commercially relevant perspectives.
She has also operated in high-profile environments, including serving as Boardroom Adviser to Arnold Schwarzeneggeron The Celebrity Apprentice, and is a regular contributor to national media including ITV and Sky News.
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Board & Advisory
Gemma holds a portfolio of board roles, including FTSE 250 and private equity-backed organisations.
She advises boards and leadership teams on strategy, transformation and performance – with a focus on technology, operating model evolution and delivering sustainable growth in complex, regulated environments.
Combining entrepreneurial experience with listed company governance, she brings a commercially focused and pragmatic approach to decision-making, risk and execution.
Strategic Content, Media & Events
Gemma works with organisations to create and deliver high-quality, insight-led content that engages senior decision-makers.
As a former CEO and board director, she operates as a peer to her audience – enabling credible, insight-led conversations shaped by real-world experience at board and executive level.
Her work spans hosted content series, brand partnerships, live events and broadcast – helping organisations communicate complex ideas clearly and connect with CFOs, investors and leadership teams across both owned and paid channels.
She is a trusted host, moderator and commentator across business, finance and technology, regularly contributing to national media including ITV and Sky News.
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