Who is Rachel
Rachel is an accredited coach, mentor and business adviser to senior executives and Boards. She is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a member of the International Coaching Federation.
Her executive career as a technology leader focussed on digital transformation, strategy, leadership, healthtech and digital inclusion and spans the private, public and not-for-profit sectors in the UK and internationally. She has worked in large, complex organisations including the EU and as a senior civil servant in the UK. She is a former CEO, and was the first Digital Head of Profession and Chief Digital Officer at the Department of Health.
Rachel is Deputy Chair of Governors and Senior Independent Governor of Birkbeck, University of London, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at TPXimpact plc, a former Chair and Board member of Digital Leaders, and former Board member of the Academy of Social Science’s Campaign for Social Science, and of Digital Health, London. She is a Partner at Energising Leaders, and faculty member of the Public School of Technology. She is also a High-Risk Assurance Reviewer for the Cabinet Office's National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority.
Rachel is a frequent keynote speaker at UK and international conferences, has appeared regularly before parliamentary Select Committees, is a frequent judge of digital awards, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). In 2025, she was inducted into the Most Influential Women in IT Hall of Fame.
Experiences & Passions
Rachel practises across the full spectrum from pure coaching to mentoring and consulting. As a former CEO and current NED, she understands the requirements and demands of executive leadership from both sides of the Board table. Rachel brings that insight to her work with senior leaders and is a champion of equality, diversity and inclusion as a core ingredient for organisational success.
A major area of focus, based on her own professional experience, is what it means to be a leader in an increasingly digital world. Rachel is a frequent speaker at UK and international conferences, has appeared regularly before parliamentary Select Committees, is a frequent judge of digital awards, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA).
Clients
Q8
Vodafone
Landsec
FloodRe
Cycle Pharma
Edison
Envea
fluidOne
Littlefish
Babcock
Cisco
Solita
University of Adelaide
UK Government
Australian Government
NHS
Citizens Advice
National Citizen Service UK
Money and Pensions Service UK
British Universities and Colleges Sport
CEOs and C-suite executives from a range of cross-industry SMEs and start-ups
"Working with Rachel over the past two years has been a transformative experience. She has a hidden yet incredibly powerful ability to engage and guide
with authenticity, making the coaching journey feel natural and deeply impactful from the start. While I had strong professional and technical acumen,
Rachel helped me unlock new levels of leadership. Through her thoughtful approach, she helped me tap into my strengths, deepen my self-awareness,
and reflect on who I truly am and who I can become. Her guidance has not only elevated my career but also reshaped the way I lead and grow. I’m truly
grateful for the journey we’ve had together!"
- Executive Director- R&D Innovation, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
