Gill Whitty-Collins is a former global business executive turned acclaimed author and keynote speaker who inspires audiences to lead with courage, conviction and commercial clarity. Drawing on more than two decades at Procter & Gamble, where she rose to Senior Vice President, Gill motivates leaders and teams to challenge limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential. Her bestselling book 'Why Men Win at Work' positioned her as a powerful voice on leadership and culture, and today she is hired as a motivational speaker for her ability to combine boardroom credibility with personal authenticity.
Growing up near Liverpool in a close-knit family, Gill developed resilience and ambition from an early age. A love of languages took her from a comprehensive school to Selwyn College, Cambridge, where she studied Modern and Medieval Languages. She joined Procter & Gamble soon after graduating, stepping into a demanding corporate environment while raising a young family. The intensity of those early years shaped her mindset. She learnt to rebuild brands under pressure, make decisive calls and remain focused on long-term outcomes. That combination of commercial acumen and personal determination underpinned her rapid progression through the organisation.
Across a 26-year career, Gill became known as a transformative leader who revitalised iconic brands including Olay, Always and Pantene. She ultimately led P&G Beauty across Europe, India, the Middle East and Africa, managing complex markets and high-performing teams. Beyond corporate life, she has built a diverse portfolio career as a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Non-Executive Director at Cellular Goods PLC, CEO and Founder of The Brand Execs, Founding Member of The Boardroom, Trustee of 50:50 Parliament and Fellow of the RSA. Her book has been published internationally and endorsed by respected business figures, cementing her authority in leadership and organisational culture.
As a motivational speaker, Gill Whitty-Collins challenges audiences to rethink what is possible for themselves and their organisations. She speaks candidly about ambition, confidence and the habits that differentiate average performance from exceptional impact. Blending evidence, lived experience and practical frameworks, she equips leaders with actionable strategies to build resilience, influence effectively and create environments where talent thrives. Her straight-talking delivery, combined with warmth and humour, ensures her messages resonate long after the event, leaving audiences energised, reflective and ready to act.
