Anna Gardner is a seasoned senior executive, attorney, and philanthropist with over 20 years of experience in the legal services industry and the non-profit sector.

She served as the Former Executive Director of International Lawyers for Africa (ILFA) and significantly enhanced the organization by expanding programs, establishing new initiatives, and securing charitable status.

Prior to her role at ILFA, Anna held various leadership positions at Hewlett Packard for 9 years, including serving as Managing Counsel for the UK and Ireland, Legal Director for the Middle East, Mediterranean & Africa, and overseeing legal operations in Growth Markets.

Additionally, she spent 6 years at Accenture as a complex services lawyer supporting the Energy business unit in EMEA and leading legal efforts in South Africa.

Anna's professional journey also includes roles as a Legal Manager at Fujitsu and a Commercial Executive at BBC Worldwide.

Her educational background includes an LLB from Nottingham University and qualification as a lawyer in England.

Apart from her professional endeavors, Anna is dedicated to philanthropy and is actively involved in fundraising for TESITO, an NGO she founded in 2001.

Known for her expertise in leadership, collaboration in diverse regions, multi-jurisdictional deals, complex services, and legal compliance in emerging markets, Anna Gardner is a standout figure in the legal and non-profit domains.

Currently, Anna serves as a Public Governor at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and has engaged with various organizations like Cruse Bereavement Care and Conserve Africa Foundation.

Her vast experience, educational achievements, and philanthropic contributions make Anna Gardner a distinguished professional with a strong commitment to legal excellence and social causes.