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Nations and Regions Local Digital Index Working Group (inactive)

This working group supports the creation of the upcoming version of our Local Digital Index and report, which describes the building blocks of a strong digital ecosystem. You can find more details about this concept on our Nations and Regions hub.

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Please log in or register to view details about join this group, or get in touch below.

The organisations that compose this group are:

Chair

  • Kerensa Jennings, Director, Data Platforms at BT

Local Digital Index Working Group Members

  • Axiologik
  • Chipside
  • CloudGateway
  • DCMS (DSIT)
  • Experian
  • Glasgow City Council
  • Henham Strategy
  • Leeds City Council
  • Mayden
  • Microsoft
  • Pulsant
  • Santander
  • Scottish Government
  • techSkills
  • The DataShed
  • Virgin Media O2 Business
  • Welsh Government
  • West Midlands Growth Company

We are now at capacity, however if you would like to be involved in the creation of this Index please let us know at [email protected].


For more information please contact: 

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

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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:
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Website:
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