Michelle Valentine

Michelle Valentine has a diverse range of work experience in finance and leadership roles. Michelle most recently served as the Finance Director at The Gym Group, starting in May 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Synamedia Group as the Group Financial Controller from January 2019 to October 2020. Michelle also held the position of Group Financial Controller at Worldpay Group PLC from April 2013 to January 2019, where they played a crucial role in establishing financial processes and managing the company's IPO and subsequent merger. Before that, they were the CFO of Thomas Cook UK&I from April 2011 to December 2012 and the Group Financial Controller at Thomas Cook Group plc from June 2007 to March 2011. Their career started at KPMG UK, where they held various audit roles and eventually became an Audit Assistant Manager. Throughout their career, Michelle has demonstrated strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and effective leadership skills.

Michelle Valentine completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Accounting & Modern Languages from The University of Salford from 1989 to 1993. Prior to that, they pursued A levels in Mathematics, German, and French from Nelson & Colne College from 1987 to 1989. Michelle also holds the certification of FCCA from ICAEW, although the specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.