Jenny Challenger

Finance

About

I am an executive coach and Associate Board Member for Finance at the UK Chapter of ICF. I spent more than 40 years in finance and operational leadership, most recently as CFO/COO of Omnicom Production, before moving into coaching full-time. As a PCC-credentialled coach, I work with senior leaders, emerging talent and people navigating career transitions, helping them build greater self-awareness and confidence and make choices that work for them. I bring a combination of coaching experience, commercial thinking, financial expertise and Board-level perspective to the Chapter.

My role at the UK Chapter of ICF

As Associate Board Member for Finance, I help ensure the UK Chapter has the financial insight and governance it needs to make good decisions and remain sustainable. I work closely with the Operations Director, Board and wider finance team, supporting budgeting, financial reporting, financial controls and longer-term plannin

Why I volunteer

Coaching has given me a new and very fulfilling chapter in my own career, so I wanted to give something back to the profession. The UK Chapter gives me the opportunity to combine my coaching and finance experience, contribute to a community I value, and help create an organisation that supports coaches to develop and thrive.

Current areas of focus

  • Strengthening financial reporting and providing greater insight to support Board decision-making
  • Developing robust financial policies, procedures and governance
  • Supporting budgeting and longer-term financial planning
  • Supporting the chapter’s continued growth and financial sustainability

Learn about the UK Chapter of ICF Board

The Board is made up of dedicated volunteer leaders who provide strategic direction, uphold strong governance and help shape the future of the Chapter and the coaching community in the UK.