Julian David
Julian David
Julian David is the CEO of techUK, the leading technology trade association that aims to realise the positive outcomes of what digital technology can achieve through innovation and collaboration, and serves on its board of directors.
Julian led the transformation of techUK from its predecessor Intellect in 2015, putting an increased focus on the growth and jobs the technology industry offers in a global economy. He has since led its impressive expansion driving forward the tech agenda in key areas such as skills, digital ID and public sector transformation, now leading techUK’s 70-strong team and representing over 850 member companies, comprising of global and national champions and more than 500 SMEs. In 2020, techUK joined forces with TechSkills, the employer-led organisation that aims to improve the talent flow of talent into the digital workforce.
Julian represents techUK on a number of external bodies including the Digital Economy Council, the Cyber Growth Partnership and the Department of International Trade’s Strategic Trade Advisory Group. He also sits on the Executive Board of DIGITALEUROPE and is a member of the Board of the Health Innovation Network the South London Academic Health Science Network.
Julian has over thirty years of experience in the technology industry. Prior to joining techUK, he had a long career at IBM culminating as Vice President for Small and Medium Business and then Public Sector. After leaving IBM he worked as a consultant helping tech SMEs establish successful operations in the U.K. His personal interests include Football (West Ham and Real Madrid) and Art.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @techUKCEO
Angela Miller
Angela Miller
Angela is executive assistant to the CEO and is responsible for ensuring his office and diary runs as smooth and seamlessly as possible.
Before joining techUK, Angela worked in a tech start-up and prior to that at News International and Associated Newspapers.
Outside of work Angela has a passion for all things health, fitness and wellness.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2039
Antony Walker
Antony Walker
Antony Walker is deputy CEO of techUK, which he played a lead role in launching in November 2013.
Antony is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for techUK’s policy work. Prior to his appointment in July 2012 Antony was chief executive of the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), the UK’s independent advisory group on broadband policy. Antony was closely involved in the development of broadband policy development in the UK since the BSG was established in 2001 and authored several major reports to government. He also led the development of the UK’s world leading Open Internet Code of Practice that addresses the issue of net neutrality in the UK. Prior to setting up the BSG, Antony spent six years working in Brussels for the American Chamber of Commerce following and writing about telecoms issues and as a consultant working on EU social affairs and environmental issues. Antony is a graduate of Aberdeen University and KU Leuven and is also a Policy Fellow Alumni of the Centre for Science and Policy at Cambridge University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07780603065
- Twitter:
- @techUKdepCEO
- Website:
- www.techuk.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonywalker/
Sharon Clews
Sharon Clews
Sharon is the Director, People and Talent Management for techUK and is responsible for our people strategy.
Before joining techUK, Sharon worked for Accenture where she held a variety of senior HR roles in both generalist HR and specialist areas such as Performance Management and Reward, Employee Relations and Inclusion and Diversity. Prior to joining Accenture, Sharon also worked for BDO Stoy Hayward.
She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and is CIPD qualified.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2056
Sue Daley
Sue Daley
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work.
This includes work programmes on cloud, data protection, data analytics, AI, digital ethics, Digital Identity and Internet of Things as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. She has been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and in 2021 was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. A key influencer in driving forward the data agenda in the UK Sue is co-chair of the UK government's National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries for 2020 Sue has also been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and was a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI. In addition to being a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security, Sue was recently a judge for the UK Tech 50 and is a regular judge of the annual UK Cloud Awards.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015 Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. She has spoken at events including the UK-China Internet Forum in Beijing, UN IGF and European RSA on issues ranging from data usage and privacy, cloud computing and online child safety. Before joining Symantec, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Masters Degree on International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2055
- Twitter:
- @ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue
Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans
Matthew Evans leads techUK’s Market Programme teams and is a member of the senior leadership team.
The Market Programme teams help techUK members apply innovative technology solutions across a range of sectors, including the Public Sector, Financial Services and Cyber.
Prior to his appointment in early 2019, Matt led techUK’s Smart Infrastructure and IoT work, as well as being CEO of the Broadband Stakeholder Group. During this time he led the telecoms industry’s approach to lowering the cost of network deployment, played a key role in coordinating it’s response to Brexit and was closely involved in the development of the Government’s Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review. He also assisted in the development of the UK’s first secure by design Code of Practice aimed at consumer IoT, oversaw the publication of a paper outlining the tech sector’s view of future mobility services and drove engagement around the use of digital twins.
Matt sits on the Steering Board of the Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce, Digital Framework Task Group, andthe advisory board for the Prospering from the Energy Revolution industrial challenge fund.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked in Arqiva's public policy team, across the broadcast and telecoms markets. Before that he was a researcher for an MP at Westminster.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2034
- Twitter:
- @Matthew_evs
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-evans-1349b145/
Alice Jackson
Alice Jackson
Alice leads all of techUK’s activities across brand, marketing and communications as well as our member engagement and business development teams.
She works closely with the market and policy teams to define how best to engage with members and stakeholders.
Previously, Alice led techUK’s communications strategy building brand awareness through an ambitious media relations and wider communications programme. She has international experience building corporate, consumer and business campaigns for both mainstream and niche technology brands.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2163
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.
Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.
As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.
Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.
Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.
She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.
Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +32 473 323 280
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
Juliet Leach
Juliet Leach
Covering Alice Jackson’s maternity leave, Juliet leads the communications, brand, marketing, events and membership teams for techUK. Working closely with the digital, market and policy teams, Juliet will also strategically address how best we can engage with potential members, support our existing members, and offer real value for all our members and stakeholders.
Juliet is a global brand, communications, marketing and stakeholder expert having worked in the membership sector for almost twenty years and for significant brand and marketing agencies prior to that. She has experience building and growing brands across international territories, growing memberships, and advancing the profile of flagship events and activity to gain national and international partnerships, media coverage and engagement.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07909 917396
- Twitter:
- https://twitter.com/juliet_leach
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-leach-30a9a815/
Georgina Maratheftis
Georgina Maratheftis
Georgina is techUK’s Associate Director for Local Public Services
Georgina works with suppliers that are active or looking to break into the market as well as with local public services to create the conditions for meaningful transformation. techUK regularly bring together local public services and supplier community to horizon scan and explore how the technologies of today and tomorrow can help solve some of the most pressing problems our communities face and improve outcomes for our people and places.
Prior to techUK, Georgina worked for a public policy events company where she managed the policy briefing division and was responsible for generating new ideas for events that would add value to the public sector. Georgina worked across a number of portfolios from education, criminal justice, and health but had a particular interest in public sector transformation and technology. Georgina also led on developing relationships across central and local government.
If you’d like to learn more about techUK, or want to get involved, get in touch.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2029
- Twitter:
- @GeorginaMarath
- Website:
- www.techuk.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgina-maratheftis-0a002a102/
Craig Melson
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
Prior to joining techUK he worked in public affairs and policy has an avid interest in new and emerging technologies. Craig has a degree in Ancient History from King’s College London and spends his time watching Watford FC and holding out hope for Half Life 3.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2172
- Twitter:
- @techUK,@techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936,https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936
Owen Spottiswoode
Owen Spottiswoode
Owen is responsible for ensuring that techUK is at the forefront of digital transformation, learning from and contributing to the innovative community of members and stakeholders we are part of. He, his team and techUK's partners build and maintain techUK's key systems, including its on-site and cloud infrastructure, staff- and member-facing hardware and software, and this very website!
He took the scenic route to techUK by way of Oxford University, a stint as a journalist at The Guardian, and helping to start-up award-winning NGO Full Fact and data consultancy Hometrics.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Neil Ross
Neil Ross
As Associate Director for Policy Neil leads techUK's domestic policy development in the UK. In this role he regularly engages with UK and Devolved Government Ministers, senior civil servants and members of the UK’s Parliaments with the aim of supporting government and industry to work together to make the UK the best place to start, scale and develop technology companies. Neil also acts as a spokersperson for techUK on UK policy in the media and at Parliamentary Committees.
Neil joined techUK in 2019 to lead on techUK’s input and engagement with Government on the UK-EU Brexit trade deal negotiations, as well as leading on economic policy. He has a background in the UK Parliament and in social research and holds a masters degree in Comparative Public Policy from the University of Edinburgh and an undergraduate degree in International Politics from City, University of London.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @neil13r,@neil13r
- Website:
- www.techuk.org/,https://www.techuk.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilross13/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilross13/
Fred Sugden
Fred Sugden
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07985 234 170
Kelly Nicholls
Kelly Nicholls
Kelly joined techUK in November 2021 and is CEO of TechSkills.
Kelly brings to the organisation extensive experience in senior leadership roles.
Earlier in her career, she founded and ran a successful small company in the creative sector for many years and has experience as a Trustee of an educational charity.
Kelly's vision is for TechSkills to increase its reach and impact to more learners and for the business to play an integral role in creating pathways to digital careers and providing the industry with the talent they desperately need.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
- Website:
- www.techskills.org/
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichollskelly/
Julia Bateson
Julia Bateson
Julia Bateson is Head of Apprenticeships of TechSkills, which became a wholly-owned subsidiary of techUK in October 2020.
Julia works with employers, higher education and learning providers, apprentices, stakeholders and colleagues to support outstanding delivery of our Tech Industry Gold programmes which integrate industry- relevant academic learning with the technical, business and interpersonal skills new recruits need to excel in digital careers.
Julia has worked in the education, apprenticeships, social enterprise and professional football sectors and was previously an apprenticeship training manager for the Royal borough of Greenwich, CEO and co-founder of the award-winning online safety charity, TechSafe, regional coordinator for Quality in Study Support (QiSS), on behalf of the Department of Education and Canterbury Christ Church University, Head of Watford Learning at Watford Football Club, a school improvement advisor and Deputy Head teacher.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07941 059319
- Twitter:
- @julia_bateson,@julia_bateson
- Website:
- www.techskills.org/,https://www.techskills.org/
Sean Moore
Sean Moore
Sean is the Head of Member Relations at techUK.
He and his team work with members to help them see value from their memberships by ensuring they have sight of and access to the numerous benefits and services techUK offers. This includes helping them to grow their networks and markets, whilst also reducing their business risks and costs.
Sean has many years' experience in the trade association sector. Prior to joining techUK, he was Member Development Manager at the Direct Marketing Association, and played a key role in helping them to significantly grow their membership. He has also worked in various sales and marketing roles with both consumer and B2B publishers on a range of titles as diverse as New Woman, The Puzzler and Fertilizer International to name just a few.
Away from the office, Sean is a keen walker, birder and football fan, being a season ticket holder at his local team, Northwood FC.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2004
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/seanmooreintellect,www.linkedin.com/in/seanmooreintellect
Luisa C. Cardani
Luisa C. Cardani
Luisa C. Cardani is the Head of the Data Centres Programme at techUK, aiming to provide a collective voice for UK operators and working with government to improve business environment for the data centres sector.
Prior to joining techUK, Luisa worked in the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as the Head of International Data Protection, where she led on the development of elements of the UK's data protection and privacy policy. In her role, she was also the UK official representative for the EOCD Privacy Guidelines Informal Advisory Group.
She has held a number of position in government, including leading on cross-cutting data provisions in the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and in high priority cross-departmental projects when working in the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
She holds an M.Sc. from University College London's Department of Political Sciences.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07587 210 799
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisacardani
Heather Cover-Kus
Heather Cover-Kus
Heather is Head of Central Government Programme at techUK, working to represent the supplier community of tech products and services to Central Government.
Prior to joining techUK in April 2022, Heather worked in the Economic Policy and Small States Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat. She led the organisation’s FinTech programme and worked to create an enabling environment for developing countries to take advantage of the socio-economic benefits of FinTech.
Before moving to the UK, Heather worked at the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
Heather holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from LSE, and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Macalester College.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-cover-kus-ba636538
Lewis Walmesley-Browne
Lewis Walmesley-Browne
Lewis' programmes cover a range of policy areas within Market Access (international trade regulation, sanctions and export controls, technical standards and product compliance, supply chains) and Consumer Tech (media and broadcast policy, consumer electronics, and connected home technology).
Prior to joining techUK, Lewis worked in government affairs and policy roles for international trade associations in Southeast Asia including the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Public Policy & Management from SOAS University of London.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-walmesley-browne/
Laura Foster
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Head of Programme for Technology and Innovation.
She supports the application and expansion of emerging technologies across business, including Geospatial Data, Quantum Computing, AR/VR/XR and Edge technologies.
Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally in London, Singapore and across the United States as a conference researcher and producer covering enterprise adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the strategic team at London Tech Week.
Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University, focussing on regional social history. Outside of work she loves reading, travelling and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster
Georgina Henley
Georgina Henley
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.
Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/
Katherine Holden
Katherine Holden
Katherine joined techUK in May 2018 and currently leads the Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID programme.
Prior to techUK, Katherine worked as a Policy Advisor at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.
Whilst working at the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) Katherine led AMRC’s policy work on patient data, consent and opt-out.
Katherine has a BSc degree in Biology from the University of Nottingham.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2019
Glyn Hughes
Glyn Hughes
Glyn is head of business development at techUK and works with potential member companies to understand their business needs and make sure that they are aware of what techUK has to offer.
Glyn has a passion for building long term business relationships and has previously worked in account management, sales and relationship management in a range of industries including membership, software, healthcare, security and insurance.
If you would like to find out more about membership, please give him a call.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2026
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora’s rich background varies from working in business development for a renewable energy lobbying association in Brussels to the fast moving technology innovation startup scene in the UK.
She has designed the market strategy for a German renewable energy engineering scale up for the UK, listed on Nasdaq private market, and now one of the fastest growing scale ups in the world. Previous experience also includes managing a renewable energy startup in London, which has built a small-scale biomass CHP power plant. Teodora is passionate about cross-industry collaboration and working together with academia to inform the design of future educational models and skill building.
Most recently Teodora has ran the commercial activities and business development at Future Cities Catapult, focusing on innovation in cities, digital health and wellbeing, mobility, and infrastructure. Teodora is a passionate STEM Ambassador and a vocal advocate for women in tech.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2016
- Twitter:
- @Teodora_K
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teodora-k-2969b021
Sophie James
Sophie James
Sophie James is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-james-52759160/
Benjamin Manby
Benjamin Manby
Benjamin works as Head of Data-Driven Marketing at techUK and leads the work on developing, identifying, and scoping of marketing automation and optimisation opportunities.
He joined techUK in April 2016 as a Marketing Assistant and prior to joining techUK, Benjamin worked as a Digital Marketing Executive for a telecommunications company.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2186
Alex Mather
Alex Mather
Alex joined as Head of the DCF in March 2022. Before that he worked at a public affairs consultancy across the telecoms and wider tech space and led the secretariat of the UK’s Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) trade association, Comms Council UK. He has a BA in History and Politics from the University of Nottingham.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07921 132670
- Website:
- www.connectivityuk.org/
Dan Patefield
Dan Patefield
Dan leads the techUK Cyber Security programme, having originally joined techUK in August 2017 as a Programme Manager working across the Cyber and Defence programmes. He is responsible for managing techUK's work across the cyber security eco-system, bringing industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Dan also provides the industry secretariat for the Cyber Growth Partnership, the industry and Governmnet conduit for supporting growth across the sector. A key focus of his work is to strengthen the public-private partnership across cyber security to support further development of UK cyber security policy.
Before joining techUK he worked as Forum Lead for the Westminster eForum. In this role he had a focus on the technology and telecoms space, on issues ranging from Broadband and Mobile Infrastructure, the Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Data and diversity in tech. Dan has a BA in History from the University of Liverpool.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2165
Leontina Postelnicu
Leontina Postelnicu
Leontina joined techUK in March 2020, where she is now heading up the organisation’s Health and Social Care programme. At the moment, she is also completing an MSc in Health Policy at Imperial College London.
A former journalist, Leontina previously worked for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) as an associate editor for its International and Media divisions. There, she covered the EMEA region for Healthcare IT News, MobiHealthNews and HIMSS TV, with a focus on policy and innovation, and contributed to the Women in Health IT newsletter and HIMSS Insights eBook.
Outside of work, she enjoys reading, dancing, travelling and visiting her family in Romania, where she hails from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
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,
Sarah Shepherd
Sarah Shepherd
Sarah Shepherd heads up the recently established Digital Phone Switchover function which is housed within techUK.
The Digital Phone Switchover has been set up by Communications Providers and network operators to identify where common challenges to the IP migration program can be best resolved through a collaborative approach – be it enhanced communications and consistency of messages to increased awareness raising.
Prior to this appointment, Sarah managed the regulatory dimension of the PSTN switch off for BT plc and previously worked for the Broadband Stakeholder Group on telecoms policy issues across the broadband value chain.
Sarah has a background in European and UK policy and regulatory affairs.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Alex Smith
Alex Smith
Alex joined techUK in September 2021 as our Head of Brand and Campaigns.
Alex supports the development of the techUK marketing strategy, identifying and driving key campaigns across the techUK community that build our credibility, increase our influence, and provide thought leadership on the future impact of tech innovation across society, the economy, and the planet.
Prior to joining techUK Alex was Head of Marketing at UK Finance, the trade association for the banking and finance industry, where he led a team focused on commercial marketing strategies. Before that he was Head of Marketing at Payments UK supporting the payments industry to deliver world leading innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07810 544 868
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smith-21467394
Margot Stumm
Margot Stumm
Margot joined techUK in September 2022 as the Head of Events and Sponsorship, running the event programme for our flagship events, such as the techUK Annual Dinner, Defence Ethics Summit, Building the Smarter State etc
Prior to this role, Margot managed events and external affairs for the Centre for Policy Studies, a political think tank in Westminster and also worked at the D Group, a London-based business membership organisation, where she was responsible for the events programme, account management and business strategy.
She holds a BA in Technical Translation in English, French and Spanish from Paris 7 - Denis Diderot and a MA in International Relations from the London Metropolitan University.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, going to concerts and snowboarding.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07432113600
- Twitter:
- @margot_stumm,@margot_stumm
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-stumm-82ba15128
Andy Thornley
Andy Thornley
Andy joined techUK in August 2022 as Head of Programme – Financial Services. His role includes leading techUK’s work in building a greater understanding of the 'technological art of the possible' in order to apply it to the reform and evolution of financial systems.
Before joining techUK, Andy worked for a number of other bodies in the financial services sector, including the British Insurance Brokers’ Association, where in addition to owning policy and public affairs, he was also responsible for fostering InsurTech in the sector.
Andy has a degree in Human Biology and holds a Certificate in Insurance (Cert CII) qualification from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Outside of work, Andy is an avid cyclist and races competitively both on the road as well as the velodrome.- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @AndrewThornley
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-andy-thornley/
Javahir Askari
Javahir Askari
Javahir joined techUK in June 2022, as Policy Manager for Digital Regulation.
Prior to joining techUK, she worked at the New Statesman, delivering cross sector policy research and events for their policy supplement. Javahir previously worked as part of the educational programme at the European Commission based in London, engaging with the UK's youth on the Brexit process.
Javahir holds a BA Politics and International Relations (Hons) from the University of Nottingham, an MA Human Rights from University College London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from BPP University.
Margherita Certo
Margherita Certo
Margherita is Communications Manager at techuk, working across all communications and marketing activities and acting as point of contact for media enquiries.
Prior to joining techUK, Margherita worked in public relations across technology, public affairs, and charity, designing evidence-based strategic campaigns and building meaningful ties with key stakeholders.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07462 107214
Alice Campbell
Alice Campbell
As Public Affairs Manager, Alice supports techUK’s strategic engagement with Westminster, Whitehall and beyond. She regularly works to engage with ministers, members of the UK’s parliaments and senior civil servants on techUK’s work advocating for the role of technology in the UK’s economy as well as wider society.
Alice joined techUK in 2022. She has experience working at both a political monitoring company, leading on the tech, media and telecoms portfolio there, and also as an account manager in a Westminster-based public affairs agency. She has a degree from the University of Sheffield in Politics and Philosophy.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Pablo Derpich
Pablo Derpich
Pablo Derpich is the Policy Manager for Economy and Innovation at techUK.
Before joining techUK, Pablo worked in Economic Policy research on the topics of innovation and development for governmental and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Latin America and the United Kingdom.
Pablo has a degree in Economics (BSc) from the University of Chile and an MPA in Digital Technologies and Policy at UCL Department of Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @PabloDerpich
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/pabloderpich
Dani Dhiman
Dani Dhiman
Dani joined techUK in October 2021 as Policy Manager for Data.
She formerly worked in Vodafone Group's Public Policy & Public Affairs team as well as the Directorate’s Office, supporting the organisation’s response to the EU Recovery & Resilience facility, covering the allocation of funds and connectivity policy reforms. Dani has also previously worked as a researcher for Digital Catapult, looking at the AR/VR and creative industry.
Dani has a BA in Human, Social & Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Political Philosophy, the History of Political Thought and Gender studies.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danidhiman
Lorraine Dias
Lorraine Dias
Lorraine Dias is the Recruitment & HR Manager for techUK.
Lorraine brings over 10 years of expertise in managing operations of the HR function, recruitment, performance management and complete employee life cycle.
Prior to joining techUK, Lorraine worked for the Wallace Collection as an HR Advisor. Her areas of expertise include policy and procedure review, new hire onboarding, HR data management and audit preparation.
She is an Associate CIPD and holds a Masters in Human Resources and Marketing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2047
Ashley Feldman
Ashley Feldman
Ashley Feldman is the programme manager for transport and smart cities, at techUK.
Ashley joined techUK in 2022 having worked in the public policy and communications industry for four years. He specialised in advising businesses in the infrastructure, built environment and transport sectors on a wide range of issues including stakeholder engagement and corporate reputation management.
Ashley obtained a masters degree in Urbanisation and Development studies at the London School of Economics.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 0201 331 2000
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-feldman-98159587/
Chris Hazell
Ellie Huckle
Ellie Huckle
Ellie joined techUK in March 2018 as a Programme Assistant to the Public Sector team and now works as a Programme Manager for the Central Government Programme.
The programme represents the supplier community of technology products and services in Central Government – in summary working to make Government a more informed buyer, increasing supplier visibility in order to improve their chances of supplying to Government Departments, and fostering better engagement between the public sector and industry. To find out more about what we do, how we do this and how you can get involved – make sure to get in touch!
Prior to joining techUK, Ellie completed Sixth Form in June 2015 and went on to work in Waitrose, moved on swiftly to walking dogs and finally, got an office job working for a small local business in North London, where she lives with her family and their two Bengal cats Kai and Nova.
When she isn’t working Ellie likes to spend time with her family and friends, her cats, and enjoys volunteering for diabetes charities. She has a keen interest in writing, escaping with a good book and expanding her knowledge watching far too many quiz shows!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2015
- Twitter:
- @techUK,@techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx,https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx
Jaroszlav Katai
Jaroszlav Katai
Jaroszlav is the Business Development Executive at techUK.
Day to day Jarolszlav is responsible for making prospective members aware of membership benefits, advising them how to get the most out of their investment and introducing them to relevant programme activities and business services.
Jaroszlav has experience in working in the tourism, hospitality and retail sectors and is keen to form long lasting relationships with technologists and support their growth strategies in the UK.
Outside of work, Jaroszlav enjoys travelling across Europe, meeting people and is an avid reader of speculative fiction.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2027
Ruchika Kulkarni
Ruchika Kulkarni
Ruchika is the Business Development and Customer Relationship Manager at techUK.
Ruchika develops techUK's Business Services offerings. She also co-ordinates with our professional services groups for regular news and events for the Marketing and Sales Group and Legal Affairs Group.
Prior to joining the Business Services team she worked as Managing partner for Bitwise Infosystems and Senior Sales Manager for Digital Convergence Technologies in India
In her spare time she enjoys cooking, reading and writing short stories.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2024
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ruchikajkulkarni
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Alex joined techUK in July 2021, where she is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Alex formerly worked at Portland Communications, joining as part of their 2019 Graduate Scheme intake. In March 2020 she joined Portland’s Health team, supporting a range of clients in the life sciences industry across both public affairs and strategic communications.
Alex has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Early Modern Europe and material culture. Outside of work she enjoys reading, finding new places to eat, and running.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07963 501 791
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/alex-lawrence-509a8b166
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
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
Manuel R. Marti
Manuel R. Marti
Manuel joined techUK in February 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Satellite.
A journalist by training, he has written extensively about spectrum since 2018 for PolicyTracker. Manuel has a MSc in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. In his spare time he is currently trying to set up a supperclub.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Twitter:
- @ManuelRMarti,@ManuelRMarti
Iain McCallum
Iain McCallum
Iain is the Programme Manager for the Digital ID Programme at techUK.
He joined techUK in January 2022 as the principal liaison with the Digital ID Programme Working Group Members, the UK Government and other key industry stakeholders, particularly in relation to UK regulation governing the ID sector.
Iain’s background in the mobile/digital ecosystem covers handset distribution, network infrastructure, messaging, digital identity and regulatory sectors including Ministerial and C-Level engagement across the UK, Western & Eastern Europe, APAC, the Russian Federation and North America.
His principal interest outside of work is music, (he plays bass guitar and double bass quite well, guitar and piano much less so…), both recording and playing out live and ran his own small record label until late last year. He is also a keen cyclist for much-needed exercise and enjoyment, even in London...
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07739 925345
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-mccallum-96640818/
Mary Nakpodia
Mary Nakpodia
Mary joined techUK in August 2022 as an Events Manager, running the event delivery for our flagship events, such as the techUK Annual Dinner, Defence Ethics Summit, Building the Smarter State etc
Mary is a passionate and experienced events professional who before techUK has worked in various industries, such as event sales, event memberships and sports hospitality. Her previous events role at a membership health organisation, lead her to manage event logistics for multiple training courses, conferences and awards in a national and international capacity.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/marynakpodia
Nimmi Patel
Nimmi Patel
Nimmi Patel is the Policy Manager for Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK.
She works on all things skills, education, and future of work policy, focusing on upskilling and retraining. Nimmi is also an Advisory Board member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (digit). The Centre research aims to increase understanding of how digital technologies are changing work and the implications for employers, workers, job seekers and governments. She is also a member of Chatham House's Common Futures Conversations
Prior to joining the team, she worked for the UK Labour Party and New Zealand Labour Party, and holds a BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Manchester and is currently studying MA Strategic Communications at King’s College London.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07805744520
- Twitter:
- @nimmiptl
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimmi-patel1/
Jana Psarska
Jana Psarska
Jana is techUK’s Policy Manager for International Trade.
She supports techUK members in navigating international markets, including market access and regulatory challenges, and assists the tech sector in taking full advantage of UK’s trade deals. Her responsibilities also include driving the UK digital trade policy agenda. Jana is committed to promoting UK digital trade by engaging businesses, UK government and international partners.
Jana has several years of experience in trade promotion, public policy, and providing strategic advice on international expansion strategy to companies across a variety of sectors. Prior to techUK, she worked for the Department for International Trade, helping UK SMEs expand abroad.
She holds a MA in International Political Economy from King’s College London.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 7454556302
- Twitter:
- @jana_psarska
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jana-p-2488448a/
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma
Rohit works for the marketing department and is responsible for techUK's content programme.
Prior to joining techUK, Rohit worked for a global finance body, an auction house, a homelessness charity and for a number of record shops.
Outside of work, Rohit enjoys travelling, writing, football, film and music.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2041
Emilie Sundorph
Emilie Sundorph
Emilie joined techUK in June 2021 as the Programme Manager for Digital Ethics & AI.
Prior to techUK, she worked as the Policy Manager at the education charity Teach First and as a Researcher at the Westminster think tank Reform. She is passionate about the potential of technology to change people's lives for the better, and working with the tech industry, the public sector and citizens to achieve this.
Emilie holds a master's degree in Philosophy and Public Policy from LSE. In her spare time she is currently trying to learn Persian and improve her table tennis skills.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 07523 481 331
- Twitter:
- @ESundorph
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/emilie-sundorph
Tania Teixeira
Tania Teixeira
Tania joined the Marketing and Communications team at techUK as a Social Media and Content Manager in July 2022.
Prior to techUK, Tania worked at early-stage tech start-ups (both art-tech and fintech). With a creative educational background (BA in Fine Arts and MA in Writing), Tania developed the core skills to grow expertise in content creation across various formats. Tania is passionate about organic growth and community building and she will help build and expand techUK’s incredible community of thought leaders.
Outside work hours, Tania loves to be around nature and animals, discovering new food and enjoying music events.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/taniateixeiraart/
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care & Justice and Emergency Services.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
- Email:
- [email protected]
Jake Wall
Jake Wall
Jake has been the Policy Manager for Skills and Future of Work since May 2022, supporting techUK's work to empower the UK to skill, attract and retain the brightest global talent, and prepare for the digital transformations of the future workplace.
Previously, Jake was the Programme Assistant for Policy. He joined techUK in March 2019 and has also worked across the EU Exit, International Trade, and Cloud, Data Analytics and AI programmes.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwwuk
Adam Young
Adam Young
Adam joined techUK in September 2021 working in the Climate, Environment & Sustainability Team.
Adam has a Masters in Climate Change: Science, Environment and Policy from King's College London, as well as a Batchelor's degree in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Kent.
The Environment Programme encompasses many different areas of the tech market and policy sphere. Climate change is the highest policy priority for the programme, with ethical resourcing, supply chain due diligence, build environment digitalisation and economic circularity becoming increasingly prominent in the programmes activities.
Before working at techUK Adam worked in the NHS. His interest in nature and conservation led him to going on several conservation projects abroad including Peru and Fiji, working with caiman and tropical fish. When Adam is not saving the planet, he is either playing music, at the gym or playing cricket in the summer.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-young-28047a160/
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo supports the Digital Connectivity Forum and a range of techUK Market Programmes such as; Central Government, Communications Infrastructure and Services and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum with the secretariat and event support, research and communication.
Julia is a bilingual – German and English native. Prior to joining techUK, Julia worked as an IT Team Administrator at Interxion Ltd (data center) supporting and coordinating teams with the Incident Management Protocols (IMP), auditing and reporting procedures and processes and assisting senior management with various secretarial/administrative duties. She has exceptional experience in handling and updating in-house database systems and a proven track record of demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Julia is a graduate at the University of Kent with a BSc in Computer Science and Business Administration. In her personal time, she enjoys current affairs discussions, going to the gym and travelling.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @techUK,@techUK,@techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
Archie Breare
Archie Breare
Archie Breare joined techUK in September 2022 as the Telecoms Programme intern.
Before starting at techUK, Archie was a student at the University of Cambridge, completing a master's degree in Modern British History.
In his spare time, he likes to read, discuss current affairs, and to try and persuade himself to cycle more.
Dora Pass
Dora Pass
Dora joined techUK in October 2019 as an Events Assistant, coordinating and delivering our flagship events.
Prior to joining the team, Dora worked as a Senior Events Coordinator at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at Parliament Square managing conferences and high profile ministerial events.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2003
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2006
- Twitter:
- @techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-banach-50139650
Abdullah Hussain
Abdullah Hussain
Abdullah Hussain joined techUK in 2022 as a assistant for Policy and Public Affairs.
Prior to techUK Abdullah graduated with a BA in International Relations from the University of York.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07340568443
- Twitter:
- https://twitter.com/AbdullahHussian
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-hussain-426861162
Hayley Hillis
Hayley Hillis
Hayley is the Office Manager, joining techUK in August 2019, managing the Facilities team and front desk.
Prior to joining techUK, Hayley worked for a pharmaceutical market research company for 15 years, where she was the Facilities and Administration Manager and had many responsibilities including managing a small team, all building facilities and services management, managing all company staff events, with a strong focus on staff welfare, productivity and ensuring health and safety requirements were implemented and maintained.
Hayley is also a qualified massage therapist, with a keen interest in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
John Topp
John Topp
John has been an integral part of techUK and its predecessor Intellect since 1997.
John is responsible for the post room, the set up of the meeting rooms (i.e. changing room requirements from theatre to boardroom), along with stationery orders, mail outs and any ad-hoc duties that may be required. John’s responsibilities are many and varied: no two days are the same!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2177