Gemma Barnett

Gemma is the Business Development Manager for Blake Morgan’s Wales region and leads on the development and implementation of the BD and marketing strategy, campaigns and manages key senior stakeholder relationships.

Main areas of practice

Gemma has responsibility for the firm’s Commercial & Charities, Employment, Pensions, Benefits and Immigration Business Groups. She supports the development of new opportunities, drives Business Group plans, implements strategies in line with strategic goals, manages client relationships, service and retention and proactively raises the profile of the firm in the market.

Gemma is responsible for the firmwide cross-practice forums, Public Sector Insights, Employment & Women in Leadership forums. This involves working closely with key Partners and internal and external stakeholders to create opportunities, share relevant content, insights and to create networks of like-minded professionals to inspire and make a real difference in their businesses.

Career

Gemma’s background is in operations management and has 22 years’ experience working within professional services and has extensive experience in steering businesses to maximise performance and efficiency. Other areas of specialism are in client and contract management, system development and more recently Business Development and Marketing.

Gemma also plays an active role in supporting charities within the Arts sector as a business advisor and mentor.