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Denise Wilson OBE

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Chair of the Board of Trustees at Girlguiding
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Denise Wilson OBE is a passionate advocate for womens leadership, currently serving as Chair of Girlguiding. She previously led the government-sponsored FTSE Women Leaders Review for over a decade, significantly increasing female representation on corporate boards. A University of Hull alumna and a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute, she has held numerous board and senior executive roles in the energy and insurance sectors.

Denise is deeply committed to empowering girls and young women and supporting working families, serving as a Patron for Working Families. A former Brownie and Guide herself, she dedicates her time to charitable causes, including roles as a trustee for major grant-giving charities. Her posts reflect a passion for community, healthy relationships, and celebrating the achievements of women and girls.

For over a decade, she was the Chief Executive of the business-led campaign to increase the number of women on FTSE 350 boards.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Women in Leadership
Led the FTSE Women Leaders Review for over a decade, which is credited with increasing women on FTSE 350 boards from 9% to over 42%.
Youth Empowerment
Currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Girlguiding, a UK organization dedicated to supporting girls and young women.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Girlguiding
9-2019
Council Member
University of Hull
9-2011 - 4-2024
Chief Executive - The FTSE Women Leaders Review (formerly The Hampton-Alexander & Davies Review)
FTSE Women Leaders Review
2010 - 2018
Board member, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee member
Ecclesiastical Insurance UK
2010 - 2018
Trustee
Benefact Trust
In the press

Media appearances

Girlguiding appoints new chair of the board of trustees. Featured in Herald Series
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Meet our trustees | Girlguiding. Featured in Girlguiding
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Education
1984 - 2018
Awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2018 and BA Hons.Languages in 1984
University of Hull
1974 - 1977
High School
Theale Green School
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