OBE Joanna Knight

Joanna Knight OBE is a business leader and community champion whose work has made a lasting impact on Wrexham and beyond. Deeply committed to the place she calls home, Joanna has consistently demonstrated how commercial success can drive meaningful community benefit. 

Her career spans senior leadership roles across public, private and voluntary sectors, most notably as Chief Executive Officer of Moneypenny. During her tenure, she was widely regarded as instrumental to the company’s remarkable growth, helping to scale the business while safeguarding its people-first culture and values. Under her leadership, Moneypenny became a nationally and internationally recognised success story, while remaining firmly rooted in Wrexham and contributing significantly to the local economy. 

Alongside her business achievements, Joanna continues to play an influential role in shaping Wrexham’s future. She is Chair of Wrexham’s UK City of Culture bid, leading the WCCT board responsible for developing the city’s next bid and championing its cultural ambition on a national stage. She also drove the original bid for the Wrexham and Flintshire Investment Zone, and currently Chairs the strategic board - supporting efforts to attract investment, create high-quality jobs and strengthen long-term economic opportunity for the region. 

Known for her generosity, mentorship and integrity, Joanna continues to give back to the community she serves. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to business and community life, she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).