Wendy’s executive career spans global consumer brands, tech and retail sectors. She was CEO of Jack Wills Ltd (2013-2015), having initially joined as its Chief Operating Officer. Earlier, she was Group Chief Marketing Officer at Vodafone Group plc (2009-2011), and CEO, Residential of TalkTalk Telecom (2008-2009), having built her early career as a Partner at McKinsey & Company across London and San Francisco. She began her career in brand management at Procter & Gamble.

Beyond commercial leadership, Wendy is a recognised figure in public and non‑profit governance. She was Chair of the British Heart Foundation’s Board of Trustees (2022-2023), served as Deputy Chair of Cancer Research UK (2015-2018), and was a Non-Executive Director of NHS England (2016-2019).

Her contributions extend to culture and education—she sits on the Council of the Oxford University and was previously on the board of the Oxford University Press, a trustee of the English National Ballet and a member of The King’s Trust council.

She brings deep cross-sector expertise in:

• Technology & consumer services – chairing Logitech through product cycles, digital growth, and investor expectations

• Corporate governance & compensation architecture – shaping board effectiveness and leadership incentives at FTSE and global firms

• Health & social purpose institutions – leading strategy and governance in major public-interest bodies

• Academic & cultural oversight – guiding strategic investment and policy in higher education and cultural institutions

Educated at Dartmouth (BA, Economics) and Stanford GSB (MBA), Wendy is respected for her business clarity, governance acumen, and thoughtful leadership across industries. Her career demonstrates how deep commercial experience and cross-sector stewardship can support next-generation innovation and institutional trust.