Annette Gillingham

Annette Gillingham has a diverse work experience spanning multiple companies and roles. Starting in 2001, they worked for Exel plc, now known as DHL, as the Global Learning and Development Manager. Their responsibilities included designing and implementing a global high potential senior leadership program that incorporated contributions from leading business schools and projects sponsored by Board members. Annette then worked as an Independent Consultant from 2006 to 2008, specializing in leadership development. In 2008, they joined WSP Group as the Head of Talent Management, where they developed a global competency framework and led succession planning, development planning, and leadership development programs. Finally, they joined WaterAid in 2013, initially as the Head of Leadership and Engagement and later, in 2022, assuming the role of Resourcing & Leadership Director.

Annette Gillingham attended Ealing College from 1980 to 1985, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Studies. There is no specified field of study for their degree. Additionally, Annette Gillingham has pursued additional certifications, including FCIPD from CIPD, LIFO from Life Orientations Ltd, MBTI (institution not specified), OPQ from SHL (part of CEB), and Wave from Saville Consulting, A Towers Watson Company. No specific months or years of when these certifications were obtained are provided.