Jackie Hendley

Jackie Hendley has a diverse work experience in various roles and positions. Jackie started their career in 2013 as the Business Advisory Partner, Head of Tax, and Head of the Birmingham Office at Smith Cooper, where they played a key role in transforming the firm's profile, turnover, and profit. In 2018, they became a Non-Executive Director at the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and a member of its Audit Committee. Jackie also joined the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce as a Council Member and the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce as an Executive Committee Member. In 2020, Jackie Hendley took on roles such as Director at BMG Research, Independent Business and Tax Advisor, Board Advisor at W.WING YIP PLC, Non-Executive Director at Word360 Translation and Interpreting Services. Jackie also joined IRC UK as an Advisory Board Member. Additionally, they held the position of Regional Vice Chair at West Midlands Institute of Directors from 2018 to 2021. Overall, Jackie Hendley has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in various sectors.

Jackie Hendley completed their education history in a chronological manner. Jackie attended John Willmott School from 1978 to 1984 but did not obtain a specific degree. In 1984, they pursued an Accountancy Foundation degree at Birmingham City University and completed it in 1985, specializing in Accounting and Finance. Jackie then went on to receive their degree as a Chartered Accountant from ICAEW in 1990. In 1999, they obtained the Chartered Tax Adviser title from the Chartered Institute of Taxation. In 2012, Jackie Hendley attended Cambridge and Nyenrode Universities for a Boardroom Masterclass. Along with their educational achievements, they obtained certifications such as Chartered Accountant and FCA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as well as the Chartered Tax Adviser designation from the Chartered Institute of Taxation. Additionally, they have a certification in Lean Fundamentals, and was a finalist for the Midlands Business Women of the Year award.