Anne Glover (businesswoman) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Anne Glover CBE HonFREng
Glover in 2014
Born	6 February 1954
Nationality	British
Education	Yale School of Management

Anne Margaret Glover (born 6 February 1954) is a very successful British businesswoman. She is the CEO and co-founder of Amadeus Capital Partners. This company is a type of venture capital firm. It invests money in exciting new technology companies across Europe.

Anne Glover's Journey

Early Career and Education

Before starting Amadeus in 1997, Anne worked at another investment company called Apax Partners & Company Ventures. She was part of the team that decided where to invest money. She also worked as a "business angel." This means she used her own money to invest in new information technology companies in the UK.

Anne was also the COO (Chief Operating Officer) at Virtuality Group plc. This company made equipment for virtual reality, which is like stepping into a computer game world. Earlier in her career, she worked for a company called Cummins Engine. For five years, she was a manager and advisor at Bain & Company in Boston, a big consulting firm.

Anne studied at two famous universities. She earned a master's degree in management from Yale School of Management. She also has a master's degree in metallurgy and materials science from Clare College, Cambridge. Metallurgy is the study of metals, and materials science is about how different materials are made and what they can do.

Helping New Businesses Grow

Anne Glover has played a big role in helping new businesses get started and grow. She was the chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA). This group represents many companies in the UK that invest in new businesses.

She was also on the Technology Strategy Board for the UK government. This board helps guide new technology and business ideas in the country. In 2014, she became the chair of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. This group, now called Invest Europe, does similar work across all of Europe.

Important Roles and Awards

Anne Glover has received many important honors for her work. In 2006, she was made a Commander of the Order of British Empire (CBE). This is a special award from the British monarch for her services to business. In 2008, she was chosen as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. This is a big honor from a group of top engineers.

In March 2014, Anne was appointed to the Council for Science and Technology. This group advises the UK government on important science and technology issues. In June 2018, she joined the Court of Directors of the Bank of England. This means she helps lead the main bank of England. In 2021, she was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is another important recognition for her achievements.