Cheryl McGechie

Chief Growth Officer, Mary’s Meals International

Cheryl McGechie, Chief Growth Officer

Cheryl is an experienced marketing leader and strategist. With notable experience across
a range of sectors including Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), entertainment and
media, and the charity sector, she delivers high quality outcomes through collaboration,
enhances brand profile and equity, and engages the public through innovative and
effective strategies.

As a visionary and a values-driven leader, Cheryl seeks strategic growth opportunities in
every role she undertakes and has leveraged her expertise to support notable brands
such as Fairtrade, the National Lottery, Mattel, the BBC and Kimberley Clark.

As the Chief Growth Officer at Mary’s Meals, Cheryl is responsible for developing and executing the organisation’s ambitious and transformational growth strategy for its global movement. She works closely with leaders across Mary’s Meals to devise and implement highly effective growth strategies aimed at expanding the global supporter base and increasing sustainable funding streams worldwide.

Originally from Scotland, Cheryl has lived in London for many years. She holds a degree in International Marketing and Spanish and a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Management.

Speaking topics: 

The role of school feeding in international development; Mary’s Meals’ contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals; responding to emergency situations; ethical storytelling to uphold dignity and truth; corporate partnerships and transformational CSR; strategic growth in non-profit and corporate sectors; innovative marketing strategies; building brand loyalty; values-driven leadership.

Speaking engagements/experience 

  • Keynote speaker at Youth Marketing Conference
  • Keynote speaker at Ethical Business Forum
  • Multiple Fairtrade Business Engagement Conferences
  • Live TV appearance on Sky News
  • Live TV appearance on ITV News