Jenny Shimell, Aca
About Jenny Shimell, Aca
Jenny Shimell serves as the Head of Portfolio Strategy at ICIS, where she manages the M&A and alliance pipeline and oversees strategic pricing initiatives. She has a background in auditing and strategic pricing, with previous roles at RELX Group and PwC.
Work at ICIS
Jenny Shimell has served as the Head of Portfolio Strategy at ICIS since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for maintaining the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and alliance pipeline. She oversees strategic pricing and market intelligence initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's commercial strategy across various business units and partners. Her leadership contributes to the development and execution of ICIS's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at RELX Group
Prior to her current role, Jenny Shimell worked at RELX Group in various capacities. She served as an Audit Manager from 2015 to 2018 and later as a Senior Audit Manager from 2018 to 2021. In 2020, she briefly held the position of Strategic Pricing for six months. Her experience at RELX Group provided her with a solid foundation in audit management and strategic pricing.
Career at PwC
Jenny Shimell began her career at PwC, where she worked as a Senior Associate in External and Internal Audit from 2008 to 2013. During her five years at PwC, she gained extensive experience in audit processes and financial assessments, which contributed to her professional development and expertise in the field.
Educational Background
Jenny Shimell studied at the University of Bristol, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Economics from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she pursued further education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, achieving her ACA qualification from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in finance and strategy.
Experience at Marks and Spencer
Before her tenure at ICIS, Jenny Shimell worked at Marks and Spencer as a Senior Internal Auditor from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she focused on internal audit processes, contributing to the company's financial integrity and compliance. Her experience at Marks and Spencer added to her comprehensive background in audit and financial management.