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Led IKEA in the UK, Ireland, and China
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Drove IKEA's global retail experience programme
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Advocate for diversity, inclusion, and meritocracy in the workplace
Gillian Drakeford MBE is a global retail leader, chair, advisor, and speaker. She has enormous experience bringing together people and systems to deliver success with a purpose. She has led IKEA in the UK, Ireland, and China and driven the superbrand’s global retail experience programme.
Gillian is recognised for translating strategy into reality through solid communication skills and storytelling and shaping a genuinely effective organisational culture through connecting, engaging and mobilising people. She strongly advocates for true meritocracy in the workplace, supporting true diversity and inclusion.
Gillian offers your team insights from a global retail leader. Benefit from her expertise in transforming strategy into reality, fostering a meritocratic workplace, and driving success through diversity and inclusion. Elevate your organizational culture and inspire your team to achieve greatness with purpose.