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Gill Whitehead is a Visiting Policy Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII), University of Oxford since October 2024. Previously, she served as Ofcom’s Group Director for Online Safety, leading implementation of the UK’s Online Safety Act, and as inaugural CEO of the UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF). She holds an MSc in Social Data Science from the OII (2019–2021). Her research focuses on online safety, AI safety, AI assurance, and corporate governance, with a career spanning tech regulation, policy, and executive leadership roles.
Professional Background:
- Ofcom Group Director for Online Safety (until recently)
- CEO, UK Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum
- Senior Director, Google UK (Client Solutions & Analytics)
- Leadership roles at BBC Worldwide and Channel Four
Non-Executive Roles:
- Audit Committee Chair, Informa plc
- Non-Executive Director, British Olympic Association
- Chair, Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Her work emphasizes cross-jurisdictional regulatory collaboration, exemplified by chairing the Global Online Safety Regulators Network (GOSRN). She combines academic research with executive experience in data-driven strategy and public sector innovation.
