It all began at Manchester University completing a degree in Economics and Social Studies before qualifying as an accountant with EY London in the Banking Sector. Rachael then worked with some of the best creative organisations in the UK including BBC and Sky before moving to Munich to set up the Sky Studios Munich finance function. Now in her role as Commercial Finance Manager for ASDA she has taken on a variety of roles embracing the challenges within the retail sector.

In her spare time Rachael enjoys Triathlon, Open water swimming and attending concerts across the city. She is completing the Yorkshire Dales 30 (a hiking challenge that samples the best peaks in Yorkshire).