As CFO of Kene, Gemma is at the helm of the company’s financial strategy, planning and operations. She works closely with the Board and Leadership Team to ensure financial performance aligns seamlessly with business objectives and supports sustainable growth. Gemma’s expertise lies in maintaining robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, and implementing key financial metrics to drive informed decisions and operational efficiency.

A first-class graduate in Financial Economics from the University of Kent, Gemma qualified as a chartered accountant in 2015. With a decade of experience in accounting practice, she’s worked with clients ranging from ambitious startups to established enterprises across diverse industries. Her background as an auditor has sharpened her attention to detail and reinforced her commitment to transparent financial reporting.

Gemma takes pride in building and developing high-performing finance teams that thrive in fast-paced, growing businesses. Her connection with Kene runs deep, having first worked with the company as their external accountant before joining as a full-time team member—a move she’s delighted to have made.

Outside of work, Gemma is a proud mum to two young daughters who keep her and her husband on their toes! As a family, they enjoy holidays to sunny beaches or trips up North to visit loved ones in cooler climates.