Amanda was the Chief Financial Officer of NEXT Plc, one of the UK’s largest FTSE 100 fashion, footwear, and home retailers, until July 2024. She retired from NEXT in 2024 after more than 28 years with the company. With an extensive background in finance, she held various roles in NEXT’s finance department before being appointed CFO and joining the NEXT Board in 2015. Amanda is an independent Non-Executive Director of Auto Trader Group plc, where she serves as Audit Committee Chair, and as a member of the Remuneration, Nomination and CR Committees. Amanda is also an independent Non-Executive Director of British Land plc, where she is additionally a member of the Audit Committee.