Bio

Board Member at techUK and an experienced Non-Exec Director serving on the boards of plc businesses: RIghtmove PLC, Costain Group PLC, FDM Group PLC and privately held IFS Global Enterprise Software Solution. Hired as a business advisor & executive mentor - A change agent & leader in the digital & tech infrastructure space. Focused on shareholder value and passionate advocate for inclusion Building & accelerating the growth of businesses through sales excellence, diversity and optimising 'go to market 'channels. Spotting opportunities and gaps in the market for channel leverage and economies of scale. Speciality is in building teams which can operate under difficult market pressure or where high-paced growth is needed. Mentoring & empowering teams, focusing on operational excellence, people selection and talent management. Unlocking the potential of individuals through clear goal setting & coaching. I believe that the UK can sustain its position as a magnet for digital investment and for tech talent. My ambition is for this country to seize its position as a digital nation of significance by leveraging its digital leadership position and growing a diverse and inclusive skills base. Companies are more successful & profitable if they have diversity at the heart of their businesses. Let's inspire kids in to digital, have more young women joining and staying in the tech sector & encourage diversity in the boardroom. Digital nations thrive where there is digital adoption everywhere. Most Influential Woman in IT 2015 http://www.computerweekly.com/video/Most-influential-woman-in-UK-IT-2015-Jacqueline-de-Rojas Debretts 500 People of Influence - Digital: 2016: www.debretts.com/people-influence/debretts-500-2016/digital/jacqueline-de-rojas @Computerweekly Hall of Fame 2016 http://bit.ly/1WHUMGM Europe's 50 most inspiring female business leaders across Europe http://www.inspiringfifty.com/inspiring-fifty-europe-2017/ Included in World’s 100 most influential people in digital government 2019: Woman of the Year awarded by Women in IT Excellence 2019 |2020 Asian Tech Pioneer | Named in 2021 Connected Britain’s Top 100 Influencers and Stroeous Award Winner: Global Positive Impact Leader of the Year 2021 Awarded a CBE for services to technology in international trade in the Queen's New Year Honour's list 2018