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City & Guilds Executives Score Huge Bonuses Amid Job Cuts

12/22/2025

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City & Guilds executives received significant bonuses after its acquisition by PeopleCert in October, according to a spokesperson.
Kirstie Donnelly, City & Guilds chief executive, received a £1.7 million bonus and £100,000 salary increase.
Abid Ismail, City & Guilds Finance Director, received £1.2 million and a 30% salary boost.
City & Guilds launched a £22 million cost-cutting plan to relocate jobs to Greece and not replace departing staff.

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City & Guilds executives received significant bonuses after its acquisition by PeopleCert in October, according to a spokesperson.
Kirstie Donnelly, City & Guilds chief executive, received a £1.7 million bonus and £100,000 salary increase.
Abid Ismail, City & Guilds Finance Director, received £1.2 million and a 30% salary boost.
City & Guilds launched a £22 million cost-cutting plan to relocate jobs to Greece and not replace departing staff.