BGF appoints Rosaleen Blair as its Non-Executive Director

BGF has appointed Rosaleen Blair CBE to its Board, as Non-Executive Director. This appointment marks a further enhancement to BGF’s Board, bringing a wealth of experience in entrepreneurial leadership and corporate governance. Rosaleen’s expertise in driving business growth and operational excellence will be invaluable to BGF, as it continues to support the growth of British and Irish businesses.

A recognised industry leader, Rosaleen has been instrumental in transforming the recruitment industry. As the Founder, former-CEO and now Chair of AMS (Alexander Mann Solutions), she successfully built the company into a global outsourcing leader in talent acquisition and management services. Rosaleen successfully navigated AMS through multiple economic cycles, as well as four private equity relationships. She is the Chair of FTSE-listed Kaison Group PLC.

The news of Rosaleen’s appointment follows BGF’s £25 million commitment to the Invest in Women Taskforce, which has secured £250 million of funding to support female entrepreneurs and women-led businesses across the UK. BGF is the most active investor in women-led scaleup businesses over the past five years, having invested more than £500 million in women-led companies.

Rosaleen’s entrepreneurial achievements have already been recognised, with her being named a Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman of the Year, and she was awarded a CBE. She is actively involved in the investment space, advising businesses across multiple sectors.