Driving change through tech

Wendy is A BSc (Hons) graduate in Mathematics and Psychology, with a successful track record of over 22 years of leading business development initiatives, creating innovative solutions to commercial problems, with experience of managing relationships across the Professional Service, Manufacturing and Tech sectors. Specialisms include strategic development of international advertising and sponsorship revenues, innovation funding & finance including equity investment, R&D Tax credits, commercial credit and has a wealth of connectivity across the UK

Currently working at RTC North who has for 30 years been helping businesses innovate, compete and grow. Specialising in the commercialisation of new products and services, we work with individuals, businesses and the public sector support programmes and services such as Innovate UK Business Growth to help create more innovative and vibrant economies with offices in North East, North West and Yorkshire. Innovate UK Business Growth support some of the most ambitious, high growth potential innovative SMEs to seek funding and successfully commercialise . In tandem, Innovate UK Business Growth help companies to benefit from national and global opportunities, so that they could become tomorrow’s global success stories. As an Innovation & Growth Specialist, Wendy supports SME clients by acting as a strategic coach to support them in developing their short, medium and long-term innovation plans.

Tom is Head of Customer at Lokulus where he runs the consultancy and account management functions with a focus on delivery and

“Tom is Head of Customer at Lokulus where he runs the consultancy and account management functions with a focus on delivery and growth within the existing customer base.

Before joining the Lokulus leadership team Tom spent 15 years as a consultant, solutions architect, and technical architect, delivering large scale business and technology change programmes. Over the years he’s advised clients across the UK, Europe and The America’s and has extensive experience dealing with both public and private sector businesses.

Tom is passionate about using technology to drive business improvement weather that be reducing cost through greater automation, enhancing customer experience or helping clients bring entirely new services to market.

Ines Cornwall is the Head of Product at Equals Money where she drives the development of innovative financial solutions tailored for modern businesses, designing products that simplify complex financial processes and empowering businesses to manage their money smarter and more efficiently. With years of experience in product development and leadership, Ines thrives at the intersection of technology and business strategy.

Martin Keelagher is the CEO of Agile Automations, a leading, Intelligent Automations business, working to automate everyday organisational processes, driving efficiency, enhancing processes and reducing cost. Martin brings over two decades of experience in international business, organisational development, strategic planning and digital transformation, to name just a few key areas.

Outside of his role in Agile Automations, Martin Keelagher is a Serial Entrepreneur, Chair, Non-Executive Director, and Board Member in various businesses spanning Security, Automation, AI, Robotics, Insurance, FinTech, InsurTech, Philanthropy, and Family Office.