Jill Diamond

As CEO of SMC Group, Jill leads a specialist communications manufacturer with a 65-year heritage. The firm designs high-performance masts and RF antennas for global defence, security, and telecom clients, continuing her fathers legacy by emphasizing quality and robust cyber-security practices.

Jills leadership is deeply personal as the second-generation head of her familys business. She lives by the principle that attitude shapes outcomes, viewing the mind as a powerful machine. This philosophy highlights her belief in positive perception and its impact on responding to situations.

Jill recently stepped into the CEO role, taking over the leadership of the family business from her father, long-serving Managing Director Barry Gardner.