Our Mentors

 

Testimonials

" I really enjoyed your talk: interesting, witty, irreverent, and intensely knowledgeable. Thank you!" Caroline Rivett: Director at Synodex UK and NHS Audit Chair

"There are a lot of organisations out there who claim to help women get into the boardroom. The great thing about Gillian Wilmot is she gives a very personal service, tailored to where you are as an individual. She has great insights and connections. There is little flannel and a lot of practical suggestions. She is brilliant. And she gets results." Julia Simpson, Chief of Staff BA, Executive Director BA and Iberia

"Most people I turned to when trying to secure my first NED role focussed on how difficult/impossible it would be to achieve. Gillian did not, she offered me practical and insightful advice, personalised to me and to the specific role i wished to apply for. She possess a wealth of experience and knowledge about industry and the challenges of board positions which she shares generously."Jill Caseberry Malberry Limited

"As a mentor Gillian is very focused on seeing the bigger picture and the long term objectives on your career, beyond your potential for growth at your current role and company. Her vast experience allows her to provide very helpful tips to navigate organizations. She is human, close and personal which makes it easy to engage profoundly. I feel very fortunate to have her as a mentor." Laura Tapia, Marketing Director Capabilities LATAM, Procter & Gamble.

Gillian Wilmot

www.gillianwilmot.com

Gillian is the Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring which works with CEO's and Directors of leading UK and International companies. Mentors are all senior business leaders with many years diverse boardroom experience and a belief in the power of improving personal and business performance through coaching and mentoring.

Winner of the 2014 NED Awards Unquoted/Private Equity category (Peel Hunt/Sunday Times) www.nedawards.co.uk and listed in the Cranfield 100 Women to Watch in the 2014 Female FTSE Report. In 2013 she was appointed as NED and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Nisa Retail, a £1.6bn grocery convenience group and at ELEXON, a company involved in the successful operation of Great Britain’s electricity trading arrangement under the Balancing and Settlement Code (BSC). In 2012 she was appointed to the Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB) which advises UK Government on large commercial investment projects and gives robust independent business advice to Ministers. In 2015, she was appointed NED for Senet Group, an independent body set up to promote responsible gambling standards. Her most recent appointment in December 2015 was Chair for SportscoachUK, the UK's technical agency for coaching.

Gillian's executive career encompasses 30 years at leading companies and Brands including Marks & Spencer, Boots, Avon Cosmetics, Littlewoods and Royal Mail. Her early career as a Marketing Director included launching the award winning and highly profitable Next Directory in the late 80's and transforming the brand and profitability of Avon Cosmetics in the '90's. At Royal Mail in the early 2000's she was MD of Mail Markets and part of the team that kick-started the transformation and culture change of the business and its return to profitability. She has done two turnaround roles as a CEO and led buyout bids.

Gillian's NED Board career includes Blackwells (retail), Land of Leather (retail) and Admiral (insurance). She writes and speaks on Leadership, Mentoring and the Boardroom.

As one the UK's marketing leaders, Gillian is a member of the Marketing Group of Great Britain and works with entrepreneurs to bring new concepts to market and expand channels of distribution.

Board mandates

Present Appointments

Board Mentoring Founder & CEO
SportscoachUK Chair
Industrial Development Advisory Board Board Member
ELEXON NED & Remuneration Chair
NISA Retail NED & Remuneration Chair
Senet Group NED

Past Non-Executive Appointments

Admiral Group
Blackwells (UK & US)
Age UK (previously Help the Aged)
Land of Leather
 Derbyshire Probation Trust
International Womens Forum (IWF UK)

Past Executive Appointments

Royal Mail MD Mail Markets
Buy as you View CEO
Littlewoods Brand/Strategy Director
Avon VP Marketing
Sears Consultant Marketing Director
Next & Next Directory Marketing Director
Boots
Marks & Spencer