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Nations and Regions Council

The techUK Nations and Regions Council (NRC) will provide strategic direction for all techUK and activities related to the Nations and Regions programme, helping techUK set the agenda for growing the digital economy across the UK.

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  • Overview

Access

This is a council composed exclusively of techUK members. If you are interested in understanding the election process, we encourage you to reach out to one of our team members listed at the bottom of this page.

The Nations and Regions Council will be comprised of large companies and SMEs across the UK's Nations and Regions. The Council sets the strategic direction for techUK’s work across the UK’s Nations and Regions with devolved government and Mayors, take forward and grow the Local Digital Index, and champion the crucial role of UK’s digital economy.

Chair and Vice-chairs

Helen Swift

Helen Swift

Airbus

Helen Swift

Helen Swift

Airbus

Dr Nafeesa Dajda

Dr Nafeesa Dajda

Satellite Applications Catapult

Dr Nafeesa Dajda

Dr Nafeesa Dajda

Satellite Applications Catapult

Marie Hamilton

Marie Hamilton

Microsoft

Marie Hamilton

Marie Hamilton

Microsoft

Nick Speed

Nick Speed

BT Group

Nick Speed

Nick Speed

BT Group

Council members 

Alex Kirkhope

Alex Kirkhope

Shoosmiths

Alex Kirkhope

Alex Kirkhope

Shoosmiths

Annet Kinyanjui

Annet Kinyanjui

Accesss Partnership

Annet Kinyanjui

Annet Kinyanjui

Accesss Partnership

Bethan Evans

Bethan Evans

KPMG

Bethan Evans

Bethan Evans

KPMG

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Seagate Technology

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Seagate Technology

Emma Gooderham

Emma Gooderham

Cloud Gateway Limited

Emma Gooderham

Emma Gooderham

Cloud Gateway Limited

Gerard Rafferty

Gerard Rafferty

Hawksford UK Services Limited

Gerard Rafferty

Gerard Rafferty

Hawksford UK Services Limited

James Hodgson

James Hodgson

Opencast Software

James Hodgson

James Hodgson

Opencast Software

James Walsh

Director of Cyber Practice UK&I, Hays Technology

James Walsh

Director of Cyber Practice UK&I, Hays Technology

Kayliegh Sugden

Client Director, Hippo Digital Ltd

Kayliegh Sugden

Client Director, Hippo Digital Ltd

With over 10 years of leadership experience in digital delivery, Kayliegh has a proven track record of driving success. She specialises in business development for the Public Sector, working with organisations to meet their commercial goals while delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Drawing on deep expertise in digital transformation, agile leadership, and product management, she has successfully led teams through complex challenges, always keeping user needs at the centre of solutions. Kayliegh is skilled at bringing teams and stakeholders together to deliver results that achieve both user and business objectives.

Lisa Ventura MBE

Lisa Ventura MBE

Lisa Ventura MBE

Lisa Ventura MBE

Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis

West Midlands Growth Company

Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis

West Midlands Growth Company

Silka Patel

Silka Patel

Scotland Women in technology and Leidos

Silka Patel

Silka Patel

Scotland Women in technology and Leidos

Simon Shaw

Simon Shaw

Codurance Ltd

Simon Shaw

Simon Shaw

Codurance Ltd

Stephen Rick

Stephen Rick

Forensic Analytics

Stephen Rick

Stephen Rick

Forensic Analytics

Wendy Shearer

Wendy Shearer

Pulsant

Wendy Shearer

Wendy Shearer

Pulsant

Yiannis Maos

Yiannis Maos

TechWM

Yiannis Maos

Yiannis Maos

TechWM

Objective and purpose

This Council engages with stakeholders in devolved government across the UK helping support techUK’s engagement, feedback and relationship with these important partners to the UK’s tech sector and ensuring the programme accurately reflects members’ and our partners priorities.

Governance

The Nations & Regions Council will be governed by a Chair and two Vice-Chairs (one role is reserved for an SME Vice Chair). Approximatively ten of the seats on the Council are reserved for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) representatives.

Tenure and meeting schedule of the council

The Council has a tenure of two years (March 2024 – March 2026) and will meet six times a year, with further meetings to be scheduled as required/agreed by the membership.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Ileana Lupsa

Ileana Lupsa

Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK

Ileana Lupsa

Ileana Lupsa

Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK

Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.

Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.

She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.

Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.

Email:
[email protected]
Twitter:
@IleanaLupsa
Website:
www.techUK.org
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
Matt Robinson

Matt Robinson

Head of Nations and Regions, techUK

Matt Robinson

Matt Robinson

Head of Nations and Regions, techUK

Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.

Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.

Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.

He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.

If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
techuk.org,,techuk.org,

Stephanie Barr

Programme Manager, SME Engagement and Nations & Regions, techUK

Stephanie Barr

Programme Manager, SME Engagement and Nations & Regions, techUK

Stephanie is the Programme Manager for SME Engagement and Nations & Regions at techUK.

Working across the two programmes, Stephanie develops activities to support the growth and development of tech SMEs and engages with members and stakeholders more broadly to help strengthen regional tech economies.

Prior to joining techUK, Stephanie worked for a political events company and as a Senior Caseworker for an MP. She holds an MA (HONS) in Politics from the University of Glasgow.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys travelling, climbing and playing squash.

Email:
[email protected]
Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
02073312000
Website:
www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83

 

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