Edward Knapp

Chair-Designate and Non-Executive Director

Gateley

Expertise

Edward Knapp is an experienced Board Advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director focused on growth strategy, technology and transformation for both PLC and PE-backed companies. He has a distinctive track record of shareholder value creation, with particular expertise in financial and professional services in the UK and internationally, together with extensive experience of risk management, regulation and governance. Alongside his role as Chair of Gateley PLC, he serves as a Non-Executive Director of the FTSE 100 F&C Investment Trust PLC, and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director of Ten Group PLC (technology and service platform).

Skills brought to the Board

Edward has held senior leadership, Board and executive roles in professional services, consultancy, high-growth technology companies and major financial institutions worldwide, including McKinsey & Company, Revolut, Barclays and as a global Managing Director at HSBC.

External appointments 

Edward currently holds the below additional positions:

  • Non-Executive Director of the FTSE100 F&C Investment Trust plc
  • Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee and Non-Executive Director of Ten Group plc
  • Director, Possibility+ Ltd, advisor to a range of portfolio companies 
  • Deputy Chair & Chair of Risk Committee, PSR
  • Member of the UK Endorsement Board and Board Member of Asia House