Jill Portas
Executive Director
Jill Portas is the Executive Director at Portas, based in Dubai. She co-founded Portas in 2006 following a career in banking. Jill has been instrumental in transforming Portas into a global firm with five offices and 160 staff. She initially joined as Finance Director, expanded her role to Head of Operations, and now sits on the Board as Executive Director.
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Jill Portas is currently serving as part time Executive Director at Portas sitting on the Board. Since Co-founding Portas in 2006 she has been instrumental in transforming Portas from a small company into a global firm with five offices and 160 staff. Jill has overseen the global operations of Portas. She has been pivotal in driving the firm's professionalisation, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining financial stability.
Jill started at Portas as the Finance Director and later expanded her responsibilities to become the Head of Operations. Her career in banking provided a strong foundation for her roles at Portas. Additionally, Jill was a Trustee of the HomeStart Children’s charity in Hertfordshire and previously served as the Chair of the local organization.