Gillian Kent

Gillian has had a far-reaching career in software, internet, digital media and mobile technology businesses and formerly held various senior roles at Microsoft, including Managing Director MSN UK, where she was responsible for creating one of the UK’s largest online services businesses. Both at Microsoft and in other roles, including as Chief Executive Officer of the real estate portal Propertyfinder, she established her expertise in building markets and brands for products and services.

Gillian is currently a non-executive director at Ascential plc, Mothercare plc, Marlowe plc and SIG plc, and former positions include non-executive director at NAHL Group PLC, Pendragon PLC and Dignity plc.