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TechGirl Winners - October 2023

 

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What our community says

Elizabeth Akorita-1

Absolutely delighted to have been a mentor in this fantastic initiative! It was my pleasure to contribute to such a meaningful cause. Kudos to the entire team for fostering a future generation of talented young women in tech!

Elizabeth Akorita - Group Deputy Director, Digital at Department for Science, Innovation & Technology & TechGirl Mentor

Rose Gowen

Connecting with like-minded students and delving into insightful discussions about the future of technology with some of the top female leaders in this field was truly invaluable. I am so grateful to HotTopics for organising this incredible opportunity.


Rose Gowen - TechGirl Competition Winner

Jyotsna Chandrani (1)

Proud to be part of this amazing platform created by HotTopics to make technology a diverse career choice and amplifying the power of our individual networks collectively to make a difference.

Jyotsna Chandrani - Global Head of Change Risk Assessment at HSBC & TechGirl Mentor

Neha Adapala

It was so inspiring to see a room full of powerful women in the technology space and it definitely made me excited to see what I and the other winners of this award are able to do with the fantastic ideas.

Neha Adapala - TechGirl Competition Winner

Jess Evans (1)

I LOVE being able to give back to those who are seeking mentorship. I am honoured to be a mentor for HotTopics and help future/current female technology professionals in their TechGIRL program.

Jess Evans - Senior Innovation Advisor at Quantum Thinking & TechGirl Mentor

Shiloh Amah

I have been connected to so many amazing people - from established and successful people in the field of technology to like-minded peers whom I can discuss ideas with and build connections with. 


Shiloh Amah - TechGirl Competition Winner

I am proud to be part of TechGirl, an initiative that empowers and encourages young women in tech – values that resonate deeply with me.

Precious Boateng - TechGirl Competition Winner

Donia Kaloussi

HotTopics brilliant initiative, TechGirl, is a community of inspirational female technology leaders coming together to help support and nurture girls entering or considering entering the technology sector.

Donia Kaloussi - Enterprise Account Director - Talent Solutions at LinkedIn

Georgina Lonergan

It's been an invaluable experience to connect with such brilliant minds. Thank you to HotTopics, Peter Stojanovic, and the rest of the team for organizing this event. I'm already looking forward to the next one!

Georgina Lonergan - TechGirl Competition Winner

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Meet Our Inspiring Mentors

Charlotte Baldwin

Charlotte Baldwin

CIO, Costa Coffee

Elizabeth Akorita

Elizabeth Akorita

Deputy Director, Digital Delivery, Government of the United Kingdom

Deborah Haworth

Deborah Haworth

CISO, Penguin Random House

Sara Mubasshir

Sara Mubasshir

Head of Business Analysis & Change, London Business School

Tanya Hannah

Tanya Hannah

CIO, AON UK LIMITED

Christina Scott

Christina Scott

CTO & CPO, OVO Energy

Anna Barsby

Anna Barsby

Chief Product & Technology Officer, 888 Holdings

Alison Davis

Alison Davis

CIO, GE Healthcare

Georgina Owens

Georgina Owens

CTO, William Hill International

Jacqui Lipinksi

Jacqui Lipinksi

CIO, Royal College of Art

Joanna Drake

Joanna Drake

CIO, THG

Jyotsna Chandrani

Jyotsna Chandrani

Director, Operational and Resilience Risk Tooling, HSBC

Claire Deuchar

Claire Deuchar

CIO , RNLI

Joanna Pamphilis

Joanna Pamphilis

CDIO, UniCredit

Jess Evans

Jess Evans

Former CIO, Vanderbilt University

Laura Kendrick

Laura Kendrick

CIO, IPG Mediabrands

Laura Gilbert

Laura Gilbert

Director of Data Science, 10 Downing Street

Randi Levin

Randi Levin

White House Advisor, The White House

Samantha Wilson

Samantha Wilson

CIO, Digital - Retail

Lauren Wilson

Lauren Wilson

Cybersecurity Leader, EDF Energy

Bridgid Nzekwu

Bridgid Nzekwu

Moderator, Presenter, Executive Coach,

Anna Gevorgyan

Anna Gevorgyan

Founder, Axelrod

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