Amanda Grist

Amanda Grist currently serves as a Trustee for Blood Cancer Alliance since October 2024 and as Chief Financial Officer for Forestry England since June 2022. Prior experience includes Finance Director at Omsco from September 2013 to June 2022, overseeing a £90m turnover cooperative transitioning to global manufactured products trading. Additionally, Amanda held the position of Financial Controller and Finance Director at Pardoes Solicitors from April 2012 to September 2013, where significant contributions included managing the finance function and facilitating the shift to LLP status. Previous roles also include Financial Controller at Booking Services International Limited (August 2006 to April 2012) and Accounts Senior at AC Mole & Sons (2001 to 2005). Amanda holds a BSc (Hons) in Equine Science from the University of Bristol, completed between 1996 and 1999.