18th Nov 2025
Celnor Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gillian Bonthron as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Gillian joins Celnor with more than 25 years of experience in senior finance leadership roles across a range of industries, including positions at Mitie Group plc, KPMG, Smiths News plc, and Telent Technology Services Limited.
Prior to joining Celnor, Gillian led the sale of Telent to CVC backed M-Group. Earlier in her career, she held senior finance roles including Finance Director M&A at Mitie Group plc and Director at KPMG Corporate Finance, where she was responsible for executing cross-border acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, and leveraged transactions.
Commenting on her appointment, Gillian Bonthron said: “I’m delighted to be joining Celnor at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. The Group has built an impressive portfolio of member companies and is making an impact in the European and US markets. I look forward to working with Simon and the wider leadership team to support Celnor’s continued expansion and long-term success.”
“I’m very pleased to welcome Gillian to the team. Her extensive experience in financial strategy, acquisitions, and corporate governance will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in the global TICC sector. Gillian’s appointment marks another important step in Celnor’s evolution as we build an industry-leading Group that delivers real value for our clients.” Simon Parrington, Founder and CEO of Celnor Group.
Gillian’s appointment reinforces Celnor’s commitment to strong financial leadership and strategic growth as the Group continues to expand its portfolio of entrepreneur-led companies across the US, Europe, and the globe.
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