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Executive Chair & Co-Founder of HIT Training | The Gaffer
Jill Whittaker OBE leads HIT Training as Executive Chair, fueling a people-first vision that elevates the UK’s hospitality talent through top-tier apprenticeships. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (FCA), the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), the Institute of Hospitality (FIH), and the British Institute of Innkeeping (FBII), Jill brings an unwavering commitment to professional standards and inclusivity. Recognised with an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List, she’s a dynamic force in championing practical, outcome-focused learning that empowers every level of the industry.
Jill believes the best hospitality experiences start with exceptional people. By fostering a culture of shared success and lifelong development, Jill Whittaker OBE embodies the very essence of hospitality: investing in people to shape the industry’s thriving, future-ready workforce.
