
Name: Bel French
Company: Gleeds
Job Title: Senior Project Manager
Bel French is the youngest-ever Chartered Project Professional (ChPP), having gained chartered status at age 22. Bel commenced her project management career in 2017 delivering infrastructure projects across rail, aviation, higher education and government. She has led work across the project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to construction and handover, including Network Rail’s Digital Roadside Advertising Programme across 38 sites. Bel is a Trustee on the Association for Project Management Board, Deputy Chair of its Professional Standards and Knowledge Committee, and Chair of the Volunteers Delivery Group. She is also a member of CIC 2050, bringing a delivery-focused and future-facing perspective on skills, standards and the next generation of project professionals.