The Women in Tech Awards is proud to announce the judging panel for its 6th annual celebration, bringing together some of the most respected and influential leaders from across the technology, business, and innovation sectors.
For the past six years, the Women in Tech Awards has been an integral part of the technology community, shining a spotlight on the incredible achievements of women who are making significant contributions to the industry. These awards not only celebrate excellence but also inspire future generations to pursue careers in technology.
The integrity of the awards depends on the careful, independent scrutiny of our judges. Without their dedication, expertise, and impartial decision-making, it would be impossible to maintain the high standards for which the Women in Tech Awards is known. Our stringent judging process ensures that every finalist is assessed fairly and thoroughly, making the role of our judges both crucial and challenging.
We extend our thanks to our judges for their time, commitment, and unwavering support in helping us reach the right decisions.
This year’s judging panel includes:
Amandip Jheeta – Salesforce Alliances Leader and Women in Alliances Leader, NTT Data
Anitha Chinnaswamy – Deputy Director, Aston Business School – Cyber Security Innovation Centre
Elizabeth Gooch MBE – Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Tech Growth Factory
Iain Mansell – Head of Regional Engagement, Connected Places Catapult
Joanna Birch – Managing Consultant/Director, GROWTHINNK Associates
Katharine Fuller – Chief Operating Officer, Tech WM
Lalita Taylor – Chief Executive Officer, We Job Box
Leanne Perry – Director, Pyvital
Lisa Ventura – Founder, Cyber Security Unity
Professor Dr. Jagdev Bhogal – Professor, Birmingham City University
Qasim Majid – Chief Executive Officer, Wow Group of Companies
Reena Sidhu – Commercial Enterprise Lead, Health Innovation West Midlands
Further information about each of our judges can be found Here
The Women in Tech Awards 2025 ceremony will take place on 8 September 2025 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. Have you booked on to secure your attendance?
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