Jacqueline de Rojas, is a woman who has risen to the very top of her sector. She is president of TechUK, which represents 950 companies, chair of Digital Leaders, a board member of Rightmove, Costain and AO World, and is part of the government’s Digital Economy Council.

But it’s fair to say this impressive lady has had her fair share of obstacles along the way.  Growing up with challenges at home, Jacqueline threw herself into school as her escapism, eventually leading her to Germany, where she completed her degree in European Business. 

After a longed-for career as a newscaster for the BBC didn’t happen, Jacqueline landed a job in tech in the 1990’s, at this time very much a male dominated world. Once told “we simply don’t put women on the leadership team”, Jacqueline went on to work in leadership roles for many blue-chip companies, before moving on to portfolio career working as a Non-Exec Director.

Passionate about diversity and inclusion in all it’s forms, Jacqueline is a campaigner for increased cultural diversity in technology, and addressing the gender pay gap via her advisory positions at @TheYouthGroupHQ, @accelerate-Her and the @girlguiding association. Numerous awards and a CBE later, Jacqueline really is a leader with a difference. 

We talk to Jacqueline about leadership in the ever-advancing world of technology, and why curiosity is key. We also discuss the power of diversity and why having a diverse team leads to better business decisions. 

Jacqueline’s authentic style and genuine curiosity makes for a thought-provoking conversation that will leave listeners inspired and eager for more.

 

The Empowered Podcast from Curium Solutions is hosted by Andy Dawson and produced by Monkey Pants Productions. We’d love to hear from you. To contact us, email [email protected]