Jemma White
About Jemma White
Jemma White serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Prolific and has extensive experience in global hiring and process improvements. She has held various leadership roles in finance and operations across multiple companies in the United Kingdom.
Work at Prolific
Jemma White currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Prolific, a position she has held since 2024. In addition to her role as COO, she has been functioning as the Interim CFO since 2023. Her responsibilities include overseeing operational strategies and financial management to support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Prolific, Jemma White held several key positions in various organizations. She was the Interim CFO at Sureserve Asset Services for two months in 2023 and served as the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Data Intellect from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she was the Chief Operating Officer at MediCircle from 2019 to 2020 and held the role of Director of Finance at Connected Health Group Limited in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jemma White studied at Ulster University, where she earned a degree in Accounting from 1999 to 2002. She has also been studying at Chartered Accountants Ireland since 2017. Her expertise includes global hiring, systems and process improvements, and implementing OKRs/KPIs. She has a deep understanding of scaling and maturing private equity and venture capital-backed tech companies.
Industry Experience
Jemma White has extensive industry experience across various sectors, including B2B marketplaces, life sciences, health-tech, med-tech, artificial intelligence, professional services, and software as a service (SaaS). Her background equips her with the skills to navigate complex business environments and drive operational success.
Team Leadership and Development
Jemma White excels in creating and motivating successful teams across multiple departments, including Finance, Revenue Operations, Business Operations, Legal, and People/Talent. Her leadership approach focuses on fostering collaboration and enhancing team performance to achieve organizational goals.