Stella Gavinho
About Stella Gavinho
Stella Gavinho serves as the Head of Wellbeing at Entain, where she has worked since 2018, focusing on enhancing employee wellbeing through various initiatives. Previously, she held multiple roles at Bupa, where she developed and implemented strategies to support workplace health and mental wellbeing.
Work at Entain
Stella Gavinho has served as the Head of Wellbeing at Entain since 2018. In this role, she has developed the 'Well-me' wellbeing strategy, which encompasses the Think-well, Live-well, and Work-well programmes. She has implemented various initiatives aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing, including a global mental health first aid programme. Additionally, she has established mechanisms to evaluate the impact of wellbeing programmes, ensuring that actionable data is available for continuous improvement. Stella has also introduced an employee 'pulse check' survey to enhance working conditions and foster ongoing dialogue within the organization.
Previous Experience at Bupa
Before joining Entain, Stella Gavinho held several positions at Bupa. She worked as the Wellbeing and Engagement Senior Manager from 2013 to 2016, where she focused on employee wellbeing initiatives. Prior to that, she served as the Head of Global Workplace Health and Wellbeing for one year in 2016. Stella also held the role of Programme Manager / PMO Manager from 2010 to 2013 and Project and Programme Governance Manager from 2006 to 2009. Her experience at Bupa involved facilitating international networks to mobilize cross-functional teams towards achieving wellbeing objectives.
Education and Expertise
Stella Gavinho studied at the University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Management Information Systems from 2002 to 2006. She also attended Raw Horizons Academy, where she achieved a Certificate in Wellbeing. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in wellbeing strategies and employee engagement.
Wellbeing Initiatives and Strategies
Stella Gavinho has been instrumental in designing and implementing wellbeing strategies that support a large workforce. At Entain, she developed the 'Well-me' wellbeing strategy, which aims to enhance employee performance across the organization. She has led projects that focus on mental health, addressing stigma, and building leadership capability to foster a positive working culture. Her initiatives have included the implementation of a global mental health first aid programme and the evaluation of wellbeing programmes to ensure their effectiveness.