Gill Hide has over two decades of experience in consulting and retail management, currently serving as Managing Partner for Global Consulting in Retail & CPG at Tata Consultancy Services since July 2010. Prior roles include Head of Consulting for Retail/CPG in the UK & Europe and Managing Consultant at Tata Consultancy Services. Previous experience includes leadership positions at Charteris plc as Head of Retail Sector, Conchango as Head of Retail, and Confetti Network as Head of Operations. Gill Hide began a career in retail at Marks and Spencer, progressing to Senior Manager in various roles from 1985 to 1998. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Kingston University, completed in 1999.