Born and brought up on the Isle of Wight, Gioia is the eldest daughter of Edward and late Gloria Minghella MBE, JP, DL.
A successful teacher for over 25 years, both on the Island and in London, Gioia changed career paths in 2002 when she took over the family ice cream business, from which she has recently retired.
She was sworn in as High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight on Monday 9th April 2018.
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Born and brought up on the Isle of Wight, Gioia Minghella-Giddens says being given the role of High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight is "an amazing honour for me and my whole family".