Jacqui has over 35 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in medicines research, clinical development, project leadership, scientific learning and early talent. Most recently, she has led the Early Careers and Learning Team in Research and Development at AstraZeneca, focused on building high quality programmes for apprentices, undergraduates, graduates, PhD students and post-doctoral researchers.
Jacqui is a fellow of the Royal Society of Biology and the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange.
Recently retired, Jacqui lives in North Essex with her husband Chris and has two grown-up daughters.
Jacqui became a Trustee for Meridian Trust in April 2026