Gemma Godfrey

Gemma Godfrey is a wealth manager, entrepreneur and chair to various high-profile organisations, advising boards and teams on transformation, strategy and performance. Focusing on technology, evolution, and sustainable growth in complex environments, Gemma gives executives and senior leaders practical advice to succeed in a changing business landscape. 

Beginning her career as an intern at Goldman Sachs, Gemma’s first professional role was as a fund analyst with GAM before progressing to the Head of Research and Chair of the Investment Committee at Credo Group UK. In 2010, she became an official contributor to CNBC, building her television presence, whilst also serving as the Head of Investment Strategy at Brooks Macdonald, leading investment strategies and market positioning for high-net-worth and adviser clients. During this time, Gemma began establishing herself as a business and consumer commentator, presenting shows across ITV, Sky News, and Channel 4. In 2015, she founded and served as CEO of Moola, where she pioneered digital investment propositions centred on accessibility, engagement, and technology. The company was acquired by JLT after over four years of operation under Gemma. The year after Moola’s establishment, she appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice US, advising Arnold Schwarzenegger, cementing her status as an authority on business operations. In 2019, she founded and was the executive editor of News UK, creating the Times Money Mentor. Gemma has served in numerous high-level board positions, from chair to Non-Executive Directorships at organisations like IWP, VivoPower, Foresters Financial, and Kingswood Group. She is currently an IBM Partner on AI, as well as Chair of Lloyds Wealth ACD, Remuneration Committee Chair of Saga plc, and Non-Executive Director of FTSE 250 Telecom Plus (Utility Warehouse). 

As a result of her incredible career, Gemma has been recognised with numerous honours. The BBC selected her as one of their 100 Women, won Industry Commentator of the Year at the City of London Wealth Management Awards and was a finalist at the 6^th Shorty Awards for the Social Media Business Influencer Award. She has had her expert insights featured across a multitude of media, including popular daytime talk shows such as Lorriane, Good Morning Britain, and Talk TV, and has been seen in nationwide campaigns for brands like NatWest, Homebase and Smart Energy GB.

A trusted host, moderator, commentator and keynote speaker, Gemma offers unique perspectives and invaluable advice to audiences from her position at the intersection of business, finance, and media. Passionate about leadership, decision-making and ensuring businesses' relevance, Gemma’s TEDx Talk “How to Kiss” reflects her smart thinking and her engaging tactics to ensure complex ideas translate easily to a range of audiences across various sectors. With a focused and pragmatic approach, Gemma makes decisions, risks, and execution seem manageable and exciting.