About Us

Who We Are

The UK Tech Cluster Group represents a collective of organisations from across the UK, each focused on supporting and growing the tech sector within their region. Together, we form a powerful network advocating for place-based innovation and sustainable growth.

Our Board

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Organisation
NORTHERN IRELAND

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Karen Meechan
Scotland IS
SCOTLAND

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David Dunn
Sunderland Software City
NORTH EAST

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Mel Kanarek
Sheffield Digital
SOUTH YORKSHIRE

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Stuart Clarke
Leeds Digital
WEST YORKSHIRE

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Chair
Katie Gallagher
Manchester Digital
NORTH WEST

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Yiannis Maos
Tech WM
WEST MIDLANDS

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Nigel Lambe
Sussex Innovation
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

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Tim Robinson
Tech East
EAST ENGLAND

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Ben Shorrock
TechSpark
SOUTH WEST

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Every member organisation brings unique insights and initiatives that reflect the needs and ambitions of their local tech communities.

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Phone:
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Name Surname

Organistion
Northern Ireland

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Email:
karen.meechan@scotlandis.com

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Karen Meechan

ScotlandIS
SCOTLAND

Karen is Chief Operating Officer of ScotlandIS, the membership body for the industry. She is a passionate supporter of the Scottish digital tech industry and has been for over 15 years.

Karen is a passionate supporter of the Scottish digital tech industry and has been for over 15 years. As Chief Operating Officer of ScotlandIS, the membership body for the industry, she oversees a team of 17 and is inspired daily by meeting and talking to our members who create technology solutions that change the way we all live. One of the greatest parts of her job is watching these companies take something from little more than an idea on paper, to a hugely successful business.

Email:
david.dunn@sunderlandsoftwarecity.com
Phone:
0191 5623345

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David Dunn

Sunderland Software City
NORTH EAST

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Market Research, Management, Start-ups, and Leadership. Strong business development professional with a Professional Doctorate focused in Economic Development and MBA from Durham University.

Email:
mel@sheffield.digital

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Mel Kanarek

Sheffield Digital
SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Co-founder and director of Sheffield Digital, Mel is also a freelance consultant specialising in the digital economy.

Under Katie’s leadership, Manchester Digital has made a significant impact on the success of the tech and digital industry in the region, taking a lead on the development of innovative talent and skills projects and currently working to improve the regions’ cybersecurity capacity through the Digital Security Centre.

Email:
stuart.clarke@
Phone:
01xx xxxxx

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Stuart Clarke, MBE

Leeds Digital
West Yorkshire

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Email:
katie@manchesterdigital.com
Phone:
0161 238 8642

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Katie Gallagher, OBE

Manchester Digital
NORTH WEST

Katie Gallagher is the Managing Director of Manchester Digital, the largest trade body for technology and digital businesses in the North.

Under Katie’s leadership, Manchester Digital has made a significant impact on the success of the tech and digital industry in the region, taking a lead on the development of innovative talent and skills projects and currently working to improve the regions’ cybersecurity capacity through the Digital Security Centre.

Email:
yiannis@birmingham.tech

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Yiannis Maos

Tech WM
WEST MIDLANDS

Yiannis is the CEO of Birmingham Tech and the founder of Birmingham Tech Week. He has over 15 years of experience in technology, marketing and CX.

Yiannis specialises in helping innovative brands achieve fast-growth by developing strategic customer relationships. During his career, he has been named Central England’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, spoken at some of the UK’s top business schools and mentored young marketers as part of Google’s Squared programme.

Email:
nigel.lambe@
Phone:
01xx xxxxx

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Nigel Lambe

Sussex Innovation
SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

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Email:
tim@techeast.com
Phone:
01473 694833

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Tim Robinson

Tech East
EAST OF ENGLAND

I’m a C-level leader in UK tech currently leading Tech East to be a top 5 UK tech cluster by 2020

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Business Planning, Market Research, Management, Start-ups, and Leadership. Strong business development professional with a Professional Doctorate focused in Economic Development and MBA from Durham University.

Email:
ben@techspark.co

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Ben Shorrock

TechSPARK
SOUTH WEST

Ben has been working to help grow tech and digital business for the last decade. He is MD of TechSPARK the Southwest’s network for tech start up and scale ups working with over 25,000 people.

Under Katie’s leadership, Manchester Digital has made a significant impact on the success of the tech and digital industry in the region, taking a lead on the development of innovative talent and skills projects and currently working to improve the regions’ cybersecurity capacity through the Digital Security Centre.