Biography

Jade is the Director of Finance and Operations at Gates Cambridge, where she leads the Trust’s financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and investment oversight, alongside responsibility for all operational functions. Her remit includes governance, risk management, compliance, and the delivery of efficient systems and processes to support the Trust’s mission. She is a member of the Trust’s senior management team and works closely with the Provost, Board, and key stakeholders. Prior to joining the Trust, Jade served as Head of Finance for the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, having previously held the role of Finance Business Partner at the British Antarctic Survey, part of the Natural Environment Research Council. She is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and holds a PhD in Biological Sciences from the University of Cambridge.