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Samantha Gilchrist

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Co-Owner & Creative Director at The Gilchrist Collection
📍 Felbridge, England, United Kingdom

Samantha Gilchrist is the CEO and Founder of The Gilchrist Collection, a growing portfolio of 12 wedding venues across the UK and USA. With over 16 years in the industry, she leveraged her background as a wedding photographer and education from the London College of Fashion to build her venue empire from the ground up.

Outside of work, Samantha lives in Sussex with her husband and their toy poodle, Teddy. Inspired by her upbringing, she is a passionate advocate for female empowerment and financial independence. People who have worked with her describe her as a "consummate professional" who is great at giving clear instructions.

She acquired her first venue after discovering its website was down and calling the owner, only to find out it was for sale.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Co-Owner & Creative Director
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Felbridge, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Samantha shows up

Fair-minded
Example Driven
Consensus Builder

Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics Samantha cares about

Entrepreneurial Journey
Transitioned from a solo wedding photographer to the CEO of a multi-national venue empire after capitalizing on a chance opportunity to buy her first property.
Photography-Led Design
Uses her extensive photography experience to curate every venue, ensuring optimal lighting, neutral backdrops, and dedicated photo spots for couples.
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Career

Work history

11-2021 - 9-2022
Co-Owner & Creative Director
The Gilchrist Collection
6-2021
CEO & Founder
The Gilchrist Collection
4-2017 - 9-2022
Weddings and Events Coordinator
The Ravenswood
4-2017 - 9-2022
Co-Owner
The Ravenswood
4-2017 - 11-2021
Co-Owner
McAurther Group
In the press

Media appearances

The Power of a Woman - CEO of The Gilchrist Collection #229. Featured in Us People Podcast
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Samantha Gilchrist, co‑founder and CEO of The Gilchrist Collection. Featured in Just Entrepreneurs
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Education
1996 - 1998
Set design and stage craft
BRIT School
Styling and Photography
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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