Elizabeth Gardner
About Elizabeth Gardner
Elizabeth Gardner is a Social Investment Manager with extensive experience in corporate responsibility and management roles across various organizations. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at the Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis and has held several significant positions in the past, including roles at npower and Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Elizabeth Gardner served as Social Investment Manager at Nationwide Building Society from 2019 to 2020. In this role, she focused on initiatives that aligned with the organization's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement. Her tenure lasted for one year, during which she contributed to the development and implementation of social investment strategies.
Current Role at Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis
Since 2020, Elizabeth Gardner has held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Swindon Therapy Centre for Multiple Sclerosis. In this capacity, she oversees the operations and strategic direction of the center, which aims to provide support and therapy for individuals affected by multiple sclerosis. Her leadership is pivotal in enhancing the center's services and outreach.
Previous Experience at npower
Elizabeth Gardner has extensive experience at npower, where she worked in various roles from 2013 to 2018. She served as Corporate Development & Strategy Project Manager, Corporate Responsibility Strategy Manager (Retail), and Head of Corporate Responsibility, Community & Health Through Warmth. Her work focused on corporate responsibility and community engagement initiatives, contributing to the company's sustainability goals.
Educational Background
Elizabeth Gardner holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Strategic Project Planning from Heriot-Watt University. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Sustainable Business at the University of Cambridge. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Studies from Bournemouth University. Her educational background supports her expertise in project management and sustainability.
Early Career and Consulting Experience
Elizabeth Gardner began her career as a Consultant at SQW from 2005 to 2007. She also worked as a Planning & Sustainability Manager at VisitScotland from 2008 to 2011 and as a Consultant at Logica for eight months in 2008. These roles provided her with foundational experience in consulting and sustainability practices.