Kelly Brown - Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Director

Kelly joined Battersea as Director of Finance & Corporate Services in October 2020 having had over 20 years experience as a finance professional including supporting business turnaround, rapid growth and new commercial start up ventures. She has overall accountability for the Finance, IT, Legacy, Audit & Compliance and Retail teams at Battersea.

Prior to joining Battersea, Kelly has held senior executive positions within practice, public sector and the not for profit sector, including the role of Director of Corporate Resources at the national charity, Rethink Mental Illness as well other senior positions with The Law Society, Mental Health UK, The Children’s Trust and the Hurley Group.

Kelly is passionate about enabling the charity to achieve it’s charitable objectives through the effective use of resources, supporting innovation to maximise outcomes and ensuring a greater financial understanding through the provision of clear, robust financial information to ensure financial sustainability.

Having always been surrounded by pets, Kelly is now the proud owner of her beloved Welsh Springer Spaniel Alfie.