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Gillian Drakeford MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Effective Leadership
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Gillian Drakeford MBE

Transform strategy into actionable results and foster an inclusive culture with Gillian Drakeford, speaker, Former IKEA CEO and global retail leader.
Gillian Drakeford MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
Effective Leadership
Leadership Development
Customer Experience
Gillian Drakeford MBE
Transform strategy into actionable results and foster an inclusive culture with Gillian Drakeford, speaker, Former IKEA CEO and global retail leader.
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Gillian Drakeford MBE | PepTalk Expert Speaker
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Gillian Drakeford MBE | Speaker Biography

About Gillian Drakeford MBE

Led IKEA in UK, Ireland, and China
Driven IKEA's global retail experience programme
Advocate for workplace diversity and inclusion
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.

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Please note: we can only assist with speaking requests. For anything else, we recommend reaching out to Gillian Drakeford directly.

What topics does Gillian Drakeford specialise in?  

Gillian Drakeford specialises in talking about global retail leadership, organisational culture, diversity and inclusion and more.

What is Gillian Drakeford's speaking style like?  

Gillian delivers impactful presentations with clarity and purpose, effectively engaging audiences through storytelling and strong communication skills, while advocating for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. __

Does Gillian Drakeford offer virtual speaking engagements?  

Yes, Gillian Drakeford offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.

Why Should You Book Gillian Drakeford MBE?

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.
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