Anne Jessopp Explained

Patricia Anne Jessopp (born in Preston, Lancashire), known professionally as Anne Jessopp, is the chief executive officer of the British Royal Mint, and former Director of Commemorative Coins for the Royal Mint.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

In the 2024 New Year Honours, Jessopp was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, for services to industry and to the financial sector.^[5]

Early life

Jessopp was born in Preston, Lancashire. She was one of the first girls in a boys' school that was turning co-educational. Her father ran his own joinery and double-glazing firm in Preston, Lancashire and encouraged her interest in business. She was unimpressed by the approach to Human resources at Rolls-Royce in Derby, but when she moved to Procter & Gamble she found a role model.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sterling work for equality at the Royal Mint . 17 February 2018 . www.thetimes.co.uk . subscription.
2. Web site: First female chief appointed to Royal Mint. Chris. Pyke. 16 February 2018.
3. Web site: Royal Mint gets first woman CEO in 1,100 years. Ivana. Kottasová.
4. Web site: Alexander . Michael . An Interview with Anne Jessopp, Director of Commemorative Coins for the Royal Mint . 29 July 2022.
5. Web site: Supplement 64269 . The London Gazette . 29 December 2023.
6. Web site: Royal Mint boss: 'Bitcoin is not a rival, we serve those who want backing of gold' . James . Ashton . 16 February 2021 . www.telegraph.co.uk. subscription . 30 December 2023.