Manchester Digital Tech Leader Talk
Manchester Digital's Tech Leader Talks offers the opportunity for senior leaders in large-scale digital and tech businesses here in the North West to come together with other C-Level individuals to network, share best practices and make new connections.
This event will be in the format of a breakfast networking session followed by a Q & A. The morning will include a light breakfast for all attendees, refreshments and an Industry Insight session.
This event will also be a Female line up to support International Women's Day 2024.
Date: Thursday 7th March 2024
Time: 09:00 - 10:30
Venue: Manchester Digital, Tech Incubator, Manchester Technology Centre, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 7ED
We will be joined by:
Chi Chi, Founder and CEO of Attendist LTD
Chi-chi Ekweozor is a software engineer and founder of leads generation platform Attendist. Attendist lets you make a personalised offer to each warm prospect that attended after your online meeting ends, meaning you close leads faster and make more sales. Since 2019, she has been running the Female Tech Founder community which provides a safe space for female founders and women working in tech to share their journeys and inspire one another.
Alison, Chief People & Operations Director at Auto Trader
Working closely with Chris, Auto Trader’s Technology director, Alison co-leads the Platform and Operations teams who count among their responsibilities ensuring the reliability and scalability of the infrastructure and the provision of data, systems and operational support to b2b customers.
Alison also helps shape the progressive culture and environment at Auto Trader, ensuring the attraction, development and retention of a talented, engaged and diverse workforce is second to none in the industry. Alison serves as the chair of Manchester Digital, the independent trade association for the thriving digital sector in the North West of England. Alison was also named ‘Woman of the Year’ in 2017 at the Women in IT Awards.
Catherine Wilks, Client Partner at Slalom
Catherine Wilks is known for her expertise in data analytics and digital transformation. As a Client Partner at Slalom, she focuses on building connections and delivering results for clients, predominantly within Power, Utilities, Manufacturing and Automotive. Catherine is also the Founder of Lean In Manchester, a network dedicated to empowering women in the Greater Manchester region.
Catherine has been recognised for her contributions, winning awards such as the UK Data Leaders Award, Top 50 Influencer in the UK and Barclays Women of the Year Award. With a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics, Catherine brings a unique perspective to her work, blending practical insights with logical thought. Outside of her professional roles, Catherine serves as a Board member for organisations such as Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles and Trafford Leisure, where she provides strategic guidance to enhance community engagement and wellbeing.
Jess McKenna, Head of Product Design and Research at BT
Jess is passionate about designing experiences to make people healthier and happier. As well as leading the Product Design team at Push Doctor, a fast growing Health Tech start-up offering online appointments for private and NHS patients, Jess is now in her second health tech start-up venture leading the design and research function for Etc.Health, which is being built within BT Group's Etc start-up incubator. Her current focus is designing experiences that motivate and encourage people to take preventative approaches to managing their health, ensuring we live as healthily as we can, for as long as possible. Prior to these experiences Jess honed her skills with over 15 years design experience taking in best practice across a variety of industries including fashion, travel and finance.
Doreen DiSalvo, Head of Brand and Communications at Hilti Northern Europe
Doreen DiSalvo is the Head of Brand and Communications for Northern Europe at Hilti Great Britain. Since 2023, she has been instrumental in supporting Women in Construction Tech, a global community dedicated to fostering opportunities and cultivating relationships for innovative women in the construction industry. Passionate about empowering women and advancing equality, Doreen has spearheaded a comprehensive women and ally-focused Employee Resource Group, fostering an inclusive workplace culture. She is also committed to mentorship, providing guidance to individuals of all ages and diverse backgrounds. Prior to her role in the UK construction sector, Doreen amassed 15 years of experience in the beverage industry, including roles at Heineken USA, Constellation Wines, and Anchor Brewing Company. Additionally, she has worked in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) with DelMonte Foods, specializing in the intersection of marketing and sales
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To reserve your place, book your ticket today. This event is aimed at senior leaders and decision makers only, please email ellie@manchesterdigital.com if this does not apply to you but you would like to attend. We reserve the right to cancel any orders.
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