techUK’s Sue Daley OBE appointed to government’s Women in Tech Taskforce
Sue Daley OBE, techUK’s Director of Technology and Innovation has been appointed to the government’s ‘Women in Tech Taskforce’.
The Taskforce is bringing together high-profile industry leaders and experts from across the tech ecosystem to advise on how government can better support diversity in the tech sector and ensure the UK accesses the full talent pool, market opportunities, and innovation capacity needed for economic growth. The Taskforce’s leading ambitions are expanding opportunity for women across the UK, driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and supporting the development of technology that benefits everyone.
It is led by DSIT’s Secretary of State, Liz Kendall and the Women in Tech Envoy, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafido. The first meeting of the Taskforce took place yesterday. Read more on BBC News.
Sue Daley said: “Achieving gender equality is long overdue, and I am honoured to join the Women in Tech Taskforce alongside Liz Kendall and several inspiring women from across the industry, working together to chart a path forward for true gender equality.”
We at techUK are very proud of this appointment. Last month, we launched the Women’s Forum, which serves as a network dedicated to supporting women at every stage of their tech careers, helping them to start, stay and thrive in the tech sector. The Forum was introduced by techUK’s Sheila Flavell, COO, FDM Group and President, techUK and Nicola Hodson, Chair, IBM UK&I and Vice-President of techUK, and included Dr Claire Thorne who gave a presentation on TechSheCan’s work. The inaugural meeting sparked productive and insightful conversations between techUK’s members, and created a space where over 100 members networked, shared initiatives and contributed to the future shaping of the forum.
We are also proud to have hosted events with other prominent women in tech networks, including the Women in Tech Policy Network for an unconference focusing on tech policy, as well as roundtables with the Invest in Women Taskforce on female entrepreneurship.
Through the Taskforce, Sue will work to emphasise:
1. The challenges of inclusion in tech
There are several barriers that women in the tech sector face, from entry routes and career progression to leadership, entrepreneurship and access to capital. If we want real impact, government and industry need joined-up action across skills, workplaces and investment, focused on the key drop-off points where women are disproportionately lost.
2. We already know what works, the priority is scaling and coordinating action
Industry is already piloting effective solutions, from returner programmes and flexible progression models to founder support and diverse investment practices. Government can add most value by amplifying proven approaches, reducing friction, and supporting scale, with techUK acting as a bridge between policy and delivery.
3. Accountability and access to capital will determine success
Retention, progression and funding gaps are where the biggest losses occur. Progress depends on measurable commitments, better data, and action on both sides of the investment equation. This will diversify decision-makers and strengthen the pipeline of female-led businesses. This is not a compliance issue, but a competitiveness and growth imperative for the UK tech sector.
If you’re interested in getting involved in our equalities work as we head into 2026, please get in touch.
