Emma West

Trustee at Guide Dogs

Emma West was appointed to the Board of Trustees in 2020.

Emma's background is in HR and has held senior roles in four FTSE 100 companies, including leading the Talent function globally for Cadbury, Unilever, Sainsbury’s and Burberry. She has led HR initiatives during significant periods of change specialising in talent management, leadership and organisation development and employee engagement.

Emma is a qualified coach and runs a consulting business supporting organisations with their People and Talent strategies. She is a Non-Executive Director at DVLA and a Trustee for Magic Breakfast, a UK charity providing breakfast clubs in schools. She was previously Chair of Inspire! a London based charity working with young people.

Emma lives in London with her husband and enjoys travelling and sports (she is a passionate Welsh rugby supporter). She is a proud sponsor of a Guide Dog puppy.

Timeline

  • Trustee

    Current role