Manchester Digital is delighted to announce the appointment of 瑞秋曾 and 本•戴维斯 to its board of directors, as approved by the membership at the Member Conference on Thursday 22nd June 2023.
This addition to the board further strengthens Manchester Digital's commitment to supporting its members and driving growth within Greater Manchester’s digital and tech community.
瑞秋曾, currently deputy director for identity operations at the Government Digital Service, 作为“一次登入政府”的一部分, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role on the board. Prior to her current role, Rachel was a deputy director for GOV.UK at GDS, enabling support on a range of critical national priorities including C-19, and Brexit. 雷切尔持有一些数码, 项目交付, policy and strategy roles across government including at HM Treasury, 教育署, Ministry of Justice and Department for Work and Pensions. Rachel is also the senior sponsor for the GDS Women's Network and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.
本•戴维斯, group marketing director at award-winning tech and life sciences focused VC Praetura Ventures, will add a valuable perspective to the board with his extensive experience in the funding space. Ben oversees all aspects of Praetura’s marketing output and strategy, whilst also working closely with their portfolio companies. 以前, Ben headed up the marketing for Social Chain’s media division and also co-founded the alternative coffee shop and co-working space, Ziferblat英国.
Both Rachel and Ben have made significant contributions to Greater Manchester’s digital community and have a great enthusiasm for the work Manchester Digital does on behalf of the sector. Their expertise and insights will play an important role in shaping Manchester Digital's strategic direction over the coming months and ensuring that the organisation continues to champion diversity, 人才发展和数字创新.
凯蒂·加拉格尔, 十大网博靠谱平台数字公司总经理, 说, “We’re pleased to welcome Rachel and Ben to our board. This is an exciting time for Manchester Digital as we continue to grow the organisation, 虽然科技行业正在快速发展. Rachel and Ben will provide invaluable guidance and insight from their varied experience in the tech industry to drive forward our work in the North West.”
谈她对十大网博靠谱平台数字的希望, Rachel 说: "Manchester Digital plays a huge role in connecting different organisations, championing digital skills and tackling barriers to inclusion. 随着该行业在该地区的持续增长, so does Manchester Digital’s potential significance and impact in these areas. I’m really looking forward to being part of the team and excited about what’s next."
Ben 说: "I’ve admired Manchester Digital for a long time and supported with events in a previous role. 曾在类似机构工作过, Manchester Digital’s reputation within the public and private sector has always been exceptional and I’d love to be part of the story. 而我不是在这里长大的, I’d proudly say I’ve been adopted by this city and want to contribute to its future."
艾莉森·罗斯, chair of Manchester Digital’s board and chief people and operations director at Auto Trader, 说: “Both Rachel and Ben bring with them very strong skill sets and multiple strengths to complement our existing board members, 所以我们非常欢迎他们澳门十大正规赌博娱乐平台董事会. They’re both very committed to supporting and growing our tech and digital eco-system at a very exciting time for the tech industry. They will also give invaluable support to our wide programme of events and initiatives to grow diversity and inclusion within the tech industry, 以及制定和影响政策.”
阅读我们对Rachel的采访 在这里.
阅读我们对Ben的采访 在这里.
Rachel and Ben join the following existing board members:
- 艾莉森·罗斯，汽车交易员(主席)
- Tom Amies-Cull, Dentsu Aegis(副主席)
- 凯蒂·加拉格尔, Manchester Digital (managing director)
- Shaun Fensom(秘书)
- 希拉里·斯蒂芬森，Nexer Digital
- 保罗·巴森，十大网博靠谱平台城市大学
- 詹姆斯·威尔金森，祖托
