Nikki Jeffery
About Nikki Jeffery
Nikki Jeffery serves as the Operations Director at Gatsby Africa, where she has worked since 2014, providing leadership and oversight across the organization. She has a diverse background in governance, finance, and strategic management, with previous roles at organizations such as Christian Aid and Deloitte UK.
Current Role at Gatsby Africa
Nikki Jeffery serves as the Operations Director at Gatsby Africa, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she is part of the Senior Management Team and provides leadership and oversight across the organization. Her responsibilities include managing operational structures and systems to ensure effective execution of Gatsby's initiatives in East Africa. She focuses on inspiring and motivating multidisciplinary and multicultural teams within the organization.
Previous Experience in Leadership and Consulting
Prior to her current role, Nikki Jeffery worked in various capacities that contributed to her expertise in operations and governance. She was a Clore Social Fellow at the Clore Social Leadership Programme from 2013 to 2014. Earlier, she served as a Governance Consultant at Christian Aid for three months in 2004 and coordinated the Tsunami Emergency Programme Funding at the same organization for four months in 2005. Additionally, she worked as an Audit Manager in Financial Services at Deloitte UK from 1998 to 2001.
International Experience and Contributions
Nikki Jeffery has significant international experience, having worked in South Africa as the Finance and Strategic Business Manager for Voluntary Service Overseas from 2002 to 2004. This role involved strategic oversight and financial management in a challenging environment. Her diverse background in various roles has equipped her with a broad understanding of operational and governance issues in different contexts.
Educational Background
Nikki Jeffery's educational journey includes studying Zoology at the University of Leeds, where she earned a BSc Hons (Int) from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, she attended Portsmouth High School from 1988 to 1992 and Portsmouth Grammar School from 1992 to 1994. This educational foundation has contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.