Kelly Brown - Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Kelly Brown - Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Director

Kelly joined Battersea as Director of Finance & Corporate Services in October 2020. She has over 20 years of 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 held senior executive positions in practice, the public sector, and the not-for-profit sector. This includes the role of Director of Corporate Resources at the charity Rethink Mental Illness. She has also held 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 its charitable objectives through the effective use of resources. She supports innovation to maximize outcomes and ensures a greater financial understanding. This is achieved 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.