Adrian Chiffi, SVP and Business Unit Leader, Global Technology Operations at CGI, shared their insights on strengthening the tech sectors in Wales as part of our Nations and Regions Wales Impact Day.⭐
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Explore the following insights that shed light on impactful projects and partnerships within Wales. Discover how these initiatives are not only making a tangible difference but also significantly contributing to the growth of the digital economy. Moreover, witness the strengthening of local tech ecosystems, as these endeavours pave the way for a more resilient and interconnected technological landscape.
Adrian Chiffi, SVP and Business Unit Leader, Global Technology Operations at CGI, shared their insights on strengthening the tech sectors in Wales as part of our Nations and Regions Wales Impact Day.⭐
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I am delighted to be joining techUK’s Nations and Regions Council as Vice Chair. I am committed to supporting techUK’s ambition to ensure equitable growth across the nation, building on my own experiences of developing the UK Space Ecosystem. I am excited to be part of this new Council which will bring together talented colleagues from across a range of sectors to create opportunities and bolster local economic growth across the UK.
Dr Nafeesa Dajda
Satellite Applications Catapult
I'm delighted to be part of the council; as devolution increases, the ability for techUK and it's members to be able to engage at a regional level and champion the role of tech sector in driving inclusive economic growth becomes ever more critical
Marie Hamilton
Microsoft
The Local Digital Index that BT Group has been pleased to champion from the outset is a real reminder of the challenges and opportunities we face across the UK in ensuring digital innovation delivers for all of us. So I am looking forward to working with and learning from Council members in the nations and regions to help make that happen and ensure we build on the best of what our sector has to offer
Nick Speed, Head of Nations & Regions
BT Group
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Head of Nations and Regions, techUK
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:
Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK
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.