Rachel Townend
https://www.illuminatefinancial.com/
Rachel Townend is Chief of Staff and General Partner at Illuminate Financial, where she drives the firm’s strategic priorities across people, process, and operations. With 17 years in finance, she’s been pivotal to Illuminate’s journey since joining in 2014. Prior to this, she held roles at Satya Capital, Marshall Wace, and Invesco Perpetual. Known for her founder’s mindset and focus on culture and collaboration, Rachel brings deep operational expertise and leadership. She holds a BA in Geography and Business from the University of Nottingham and is a certified Chief of Staff through Oxford’s Saïd Business School and the Chief of Staff Association.