Jennie Wood

Jennie has 12 years’ experience in executive search, and to date has worked on over two hundred assignments as a researcher or consultant. She began her career at a boutique executive search firm as a research generalist with a particular focus on searches for Not-For-Profit sector clients. Jennie was seconded to a partner search firm in New Zealand for a year in 2014 before returning as an Associate Consultant, working on some of the most prominent searches in the Not-for-Profit space for both executive and non-executive roles.

Jennie joined Gatenby Sanderson as a Principal Researcher in 2023 before becoming Research Lead for the Not-for-Profit practice in January 2024. In addition to her practice leadership role, Jennie acts as the research representative to GatenbySanderson’s employee forum.

Jennie has a degree in Classics and English from Oxford University. Following 10 years in executive search, her longstanding interest in textile history led her to study part-time for a Masters in History of Design at Oxford University between 2021-2023, earning a distinction.