Gill Chippendale
Knutsford
Summary
PROFILE
Discreet, highly organised professional with over a decade of experience partnering directly with C-suite leaders, boards and investors — now dedicated to enabling senior executives to operate at their best. Chartered Management Accountant by background, progressing to Global VP and Head of Sales Development, bringing a rare ability to understand and anticipate executive priorities. Combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach: safeguarding executive time, coordinating complex meetings, travel, and events, and ensuring seamless execution in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Sales Development
Mitigo Group
Manchester
03.2025 - 04.2026
- Built a new department from scratch, recruiting and onboarding 14 staff members within three months — enabling leadership to quickly build capability without disrupting business-as-usual.
- Designed operational processes, reporting frameworks, and performance reviews, providing the leadership team with clear visibility into progress, challenges, and priorities.
- Managed executive communications and coordinated leadership meetings, keeping the board consistently informed.
- Handled sensitive staffing and business planning matters with complete discretion, protecting trust at senior level.
Head of Sales Development
User Interviews
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Partnered directly with the executive team to plan priorities and prepare presentations — reducing the preparation burden on executives and ensuring they entered meetings ready.
- Coordinated high-level cross-functional initiatives, delivering on deadlines, budgets, and quality standards without requiring executive escalation.
- Maintained complete discretion with sensitive commercial, staffing, and strategic information.
Global VP Sales Development
UserZoom
Manchester
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Directed a global team of 50 (3 Directors, 1 Manager) across the UK, Europe, and the US, giving C-suite leaders confidence in worldwide execution.
- Produced and presented board reports on market trends and product-market fit, equipping the CRO and CMO for board and investor discussions.
- Prepared executive presentations for senior leadership meetings and coordinated global onboarding and training programmes across time zones.
- Managed commercially sensitive information and staffing issues with absolute discretion.
EMEA Director Sales Development
UserZoom
Manchester
10.2014 - 12.2020
- Oversaw multi-country operations, introducing structured onboarding, performance frameworks, and development programmes that improved efficiency and retention — reducing leadership time spent on firefighting.
- Produced executive reports and board presentations analysing performance, challenges, and opportunities, supporting well-informed decision-making.
- Developed improvement plans in close partnership with the CRO.
Inside Sales & Business Intelligence Lead
The Marketing Practice
Manchester
09.2003 - 09.2014
- Coordinated client engagement programmes for global clients including Salesforce, Oracle and Atos, keeping multiple concurrent projects on track for executive stakeholders.
- Organised high-profile events that secured attendance from senior executives at FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies — handling invitations, logistics, and follow-up end-to-end.
Financial Controller
Wall Coverings International
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.1988 - 03.1996
- Qualified with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) while working full-time, becoming one of the youngest professionals to do so; progressed to Financial Controller within three years.
- Oversaw financial reporting for three group companies and presented P&L and balance sheet reports to Managing Directors, enabling faster, better-informed decisions.
- Identified cost savings and drove operational efficiency across the group.
Education
CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants -
The University of Manchester
BTEC National Diploma - Business Studies - Distinction
Stockport Technical College
Skills
- Executive Partnering — trusted advisor to C-suite leaders; protects their time, prepares their papers, keeps them informed
- Calendars, Meetings & Travel — smooth coordination of internal and external meetings, multi-country travel and competing diaries
- Executive Reporting & Insight — board-ready reports and presentations delivered to deadline, with clear recommendations
- Confidentiality & Judgement — proven discretion with sensitive commercial, financial and staffing information
- Stakeholder Engagement — credible and confident with boards, investors and senior leaders, including FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 executives
- Organisation & Planning — calm under pressure; anticipates challenges and creates clarity
- Calm Under Pressure – maintaining clarity and composure in fast-paced, high-responsibility environments with shifting demands
- Emotional Intelligence – reading situations quickly, building trusted relationships, and creating the conditions for others to succeed
Additional Information
- Systems: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Teams, Zoom, Slack; CRM/ERP platforms and enablement tools.
- Working style: Psychometric assessment — Driver, Innovator and People-focused.
- Interests: Exercise and dance (qualified fitness instructor), home renovation, and good food and wine with family and friends.
Additional Information
- Technical proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Experienced with Teams, Zoom, Slack, CRM/ERP platforms, and enablement tools.
- Psychometric strengths: Assessed as Driver, Innovator, and People-focused, reflecting my ability to deliver outcomes, bring fresh ideas, and build trusted relationships.
- Passions: Exercise and dance (qualified fitness instructor), home renovation, and enjoying good food and wine with family and friends.
Timeline
Head of Sales Development
Mitigo Group
03.2025 - 04.2026
Head of Sales Development
User Interviews
07.2023 - 02.2025
Global VP Sales Development
UserZoom
01.2021 - 04.2023
EMEA Director Sales Development
UserZoom
10.2014 - 12.2020
Inside Sales & Business Intelligence Lead
The Marketing Practice
09.2003 - 09.2014
Financial Controller
Wall Coverings International
01.1988 - 03.1996
CIMA - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants -
The University of Manchester
BTEC National Diploma - Business Studies - Distinction
Stockport Technical College