Eileen was the head of the UK Delegation to China.
In June 2021, Eileen Burbidge became the first woman to represent the United Kingdom at a G20 summit. She was also the first non-royal to attend an event with Queen Elizabeth II in almost 20 years. So how did Eileen get here?
Who is Eileen Burbidge?
Eileen Burbidge is a British businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded venture capital firm Passion Capital in 2010. She has also been involved with a number of tech companies, including Moneysupermarket, Playfish, Wonga and GoCardless. In 2018, she joined Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Business Advisory Group and was appointed as a Digital Champion for the government.
What does Eileen do now?
“I am delighted to be leading this delegation,” said Ms Burbidge. “This is an important time for our two countries and I look forward to further strengthening our already strong relationship.”
