Joelle Stanford
About Joelle Stanford
Joelle Stanford serves as the GTB Finance Director for Europe and WPP|Ford Europe, a position she has held since 2010. She has extensive experience in financial management and has played a key role in establishing new companies and implementing structural changes within organizations.
Work at GTB
Joelle Stanford has served as the GTB Finance Director for Europe and WPP|Ford Europe since 2010. In this role, she oversees financial operations and commercial negotiations for a major global client across 19 markets. Her responsibilities include managing financial strategies and ensuring effective financial governance within the organization. Joelle's tenure at GTB spans over 14 years, during which she has contributed to various structural changes and initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining GTB, Joelle Stanford held several key finance positions. She worked as the Financial Director at Coley Porter Bell for six months in 2017. Prior to that, she served as Finance Director at Blue Hive for four months in 2010. Joelle also gained experience as the Director of Finance at United London Communications Ltd. from 2006 to 2007. Her career began at Ogilvy & Mather Group (Holdings) Limited, where she was the Group Financial Controller for eight years, from 1998 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Joelle Stanford studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in International Business with Spanish. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for managing international financial operations and understanding global market dynamics. Her expertise in finance is complemented by her experience in setting up new companies and implementing rationalization and off-shoring initiatives.
Background and Personal Interests
Joelle Stanford is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Outside of her professional commitments, she actively participates in a local ladies running group, demonstrating her commitment to fitness and community engagement. Additionally, she is currently learning to play the piano and has achieved a grade 2 standard, reflecting her interest in personal development and the arts.