Anne Glover (businesswoman) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dame Anne Glover DBE,
Glover in 2014
Born	6 February 1954
Nationality	British
Education	Clare College, Cambridge Yale School of Management

Dame Anne Margaret Glover, born on February 6, 1954, is a very successful businesswoman from Britain. She is the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) and co-founder of a company called Amadeus Capital Partners. This company is a "venture capital" firm, which means it invests money in new, growing technology companies in Europe.

Anne Glover's Career Journey

Early Career and Investments

Before starting Amadeus Capital Partners in 1997, Anne Glover worked at another investment company called Apax Partners & Company Ventures. She was part of the team that decided where to invest money. She also acted as a "business angel," which means she personally invested her own money to help new technology companies in the UK get started.

Glover also worked for Virtuality Group plc. There, she was the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of a company that made equipment for virtual reality. Earlier in her career, she worked for Cummins Engine. For five years, she was a manager and consultant with Bain & Company in Boston.

Leadership in Business Associations

Anne Glover was the chair of the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA). This group represents many private equity and venture capital firms in the UK. She was also on the Technology Strategy Board for the UK's Department of Trade and Industry.

In June 2014, she was chosen to be the Chair of the European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. This organization is now known as Invest Europe.

Education and Achievements

Anne Glover studied at two well-known universities. She earned a master's degree in management from the Yale School of Management. She also received a master's degree in metallurgy and materials science from Clare College at the University of Cambridge.

In 2006, Anne Glover was given a special honor called Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). This award was for her great contributions to business. In 2008, she was made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. This means she was recognized for her important work in engineering.

Key Appointments and Recognition

In March 2014, Anne Glover was appointed to the Council for Science and Technology. This council advises the government on important science and technology matters. Other notable experts like Dervilla Mitchell and Professor Fiona Murray were also appointed at the same time.

In June 2018, Anne Glover was appointed as a Non-Executive Director in the Court of Directors of the Bank of England. This is a very important role in the UK's central bank. In 2021, she was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a prestigious honor for people who have made significant achievements in Scotland.