Growth capital investor BGF has appointed Rosaleen Blair to its Board as Non-Executive Director.
A recognised industry leader, Blair has been instrumental in transforming the recruitment industry. As the founder, former CEO and now Chair of AMS (Alexander Mann Solutions), she successfully built the company into a global outsourcing leader in talent acquisition and management services.
She successfully navigated AMS through multiple economic cycles, as well as four private equity relationships. She is the Chair of FTSE-listed Kaison Group PLC.
The news of her appointment follows BGF’s £25 million commitment to the Invest in Women Taskforce, which has secured £250 million of funding to support female entrepreneurs and female-led businesses across the UK.
BGF says it is the most active investor in female-led scaleup businesses over the past five years, having invested more than £500 million in female-led companies.
Chair Ian Livingston (Lord Livingston of Parkhead) said: “Her exceptional track record in leading and scaling businesses is aligned with BGF’s mission to unlock potential and foster growth in our portfolio companies. Rosaleen’s insights and expertise will be crucial as we continue to evolve and expand our impact.”
Blair added: “As the most active institutional investor in female-led scaleup companies and with strong credentials in social mobility and supporting underrepresented groups, BGF has solid foundations in areas that I remain deeply passionate about. I am looking forward to working with the Board and the team to support BGF’s growing impact in these areas.”
