Tamara Gillan

Written By Madeline McQueen

Tamara Gillan

CEO, Forever Forward Inc

Speaker

Topic: How to Build Wealth as a Woman

Tamara Gillan is a pioneer in partnership marketing and an advocate for social change. Entrepreneurship is in her DNA, she loves to challenge the status quo and she believes passionately in the power of collaboration—her mantra being, “We are far stronger together.”

As the founder of Cherry London, one of the UK’s most influential partnership agencies, Tamara revolutionised the way businesses collaborate, leading strategies for brands like O2, Jaguar, Land Rover, Visa Europe, Red Bull and HSBC. Her superpowers—commerciality, structure, and partnerships—have been the driving force behind her ability to unite individuals and organisations to create meaningful, lasting impact.

A passionate champion for women of all ages, Tamara has spearheaded initiatives that advance female empowerment and financial literacy, including FFinc (formerly WealthiHer and WHN Group) which promotes women’s financial empowerment, and societal programs such as the UN's This Girl Can to create future leaders, and leaving a legacy for British sports post-London 2012 with the co-sponsors and Sport England. In her role at FFinc, she continues to lead global strategies as a consultant to organisations such as KPMG and HSBC to develop programmes to empower and advance women.

In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Tamara is a dedicated mentor, advisor, and fundraiser for charities supporting women and children. She has served on advisory boards for organisations like Women Unleashed, the Hunger Project, Gulls' Egg with Cure Parkinson’s and Foreign Sisters raising money for cancer. A single mother, Tamara is deeply committed to causes protecting vulnerable children, particularly girls, and continues to align her work with her passion for meaningful social change.

Madeline McQueen

Madeline McQueen is a force of empowerment with extensive experience as an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Trainer. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including industry leaders like Google, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sopra Steria, Facebook, Omnicom, and Natixis Asset Management, to name a few.  Madeline’s signature approach centres on enhancing clarity, confidence, and strategic leadership, particularly for women in senior leadership roles. She is a passionate advocate for gender equality, helping women to embrace their magnificence and step into their power.   

Her personal journey is as inspiring as her professional work. Having navigated both personal and professional adversity, including surviving corporate sales, a business downturn and personal loss, Madeline has built a thriving career in personal and leadership development. Alongside her work, she sits on the board of NoMore.Org, driving action for gender equality. Married for 31 years, with two daughters, she balances her professional achievements with a fulfilling family life and a love of travel and dance.

http://www.madelinemcqueen.com
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