Gillian Churchill – CEO

Gillian joined Movement to Work in February 2022 on secondment from BAE Systems where she was Head of Media, UK. In this role she led the delivery of the Company’s media relations in the UK, including activity to promote its award-winning early careers programmes and recruitment. She brings this passion to Movement to Work and is excited to be part of the team which continues to make a real difference to young people across the country.   

An experienced communications professional with public and private sector experience, Gillian joined BAE Systems’ Naval Ships business in 2006, undertaking a number of roles in employee and external communications. In 2015 she moved to London to take up the role of Chief of Staff to the Group Communications Director, supporting the management and running of the global communications function, before starting her most recent role in 2018. Previously, Gillian worked at Scottish Enterprise where she led external communications activity for a range of sectors across the Americas region.

In her spare time, Gillian enjoys working out at F45 and sampling the delights of London’s many restaurants with her chef husband. Originally from Scotland, she also enjoys returning home to see family and friends and taking in the beautiful sights of the surrounding countryside.

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