Gay has worked within the finance and commodity industry for the past 30 years as both an established market practitioner and regulator, giving her deep expertise across commerce, risk, governance, policy, and regulation in capital markets. Awarded a CBE in 2021 for services to the economy and philanthropy, and an OBE in 2016 for services to financial services and diversity, Gay is a passionate advocate for ensuring markets build trust through accessibility and transparency, and for increased diversity in business.