Gemma Godfrey

Gemma Godfrey is a highly influential entrepreneur, board adviser and wealth management expert who is hired as a female motivational speaker for her ability to empower leaders to embrace transformation, innovation and confident decision making. With a career spanning finance, technology, media and corporate governance, Gemma has become a respected voice on leadership in fast-moving industries. Her experience advising boards, scaling businesses and communicating complex ideas to mainstream audiences gives her a unique perspective on resilience, adaptability and performance. Passionate about helping organisations and individuals thrive in uncertain environments, Gemma delivers engaging and insightful talks tailored to modern leadership challenges.

Gemma’s professional journey began with an internship at Goldman Sachs before she moved into investment management as a fund analyst at GAM. She later rose through the industry to become Head of Research and Chair of the Investment Committee at Credo Group UK, before taking on the role of Head of Investment Strategy at Brooks Macdonald. Alongside her financial leadership positions, Gemma became an official contributor to CNBC, helping audiences understand markets, business and investment trends. Her entrepreneurial ambitions led her to found Moola, an innovative digital investment platform designed to make wealth management more accessible through technology and user engagement. Following the company’s successful acquisition by JLT, Gemma continued to expand her influence across business and media by founding Times Money Mentor at News UK. She has since held numerous high-profile board and advisory roles, including positions with VivoPower, Foresters Financial, Kingswood Group and Telecom Plus, while also serving as an IBM Partner on AI, Chair of Lloyds Wealth ACD, and Remuneration Committee Chair of Saga plc.

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading female business voices, Gemma has received extensive industry acclaim. She was named as one of the BBC’s 100 Women and won Industry Commentator of the Year at the City of London Wealth Management Awards. She has appeared regularly across national television on programmes including Lorraine, Good Morning Britain and TalkTV, while also fronting campaigns for major brands such as NatWest, Homebase and Smart Energy GB. Gemma’s TEDx Talk, “How to Kiss”, further showcased her ability to communicate powerful ideas with intelligence, humour and authenticity, cementing her reputation as an engaging speaker and thought leader.

As a female motivational speaker, Gemma is admired for her honest, pragmatic and highly relatable approach to leadership and success. Drawing from her own experiences operating in traditionally male-dominated industries, she inspires audiences to challenge expectations, take calculated risks and build confidence in their decision-making. Her talks combine real-world business expertise with practical strategies for navigating change, making her especially valuable for organisations focused on leadership development, female empowerment and future readiness. With a compelling stage presence and a talent for simplifying complex topics, Gemma motivates audiences to think bigger, lead boldly and remain adaptable in an ever-changing business world.