As the Managing Director of COPA-DATA UK, I have been leading the growth and development of an international software company that provides cutting-edge solutions for manufacturing and energy applications. With over 11 years of experience in this role, I have overseen the expansion of our customer base, revenue, and market share in the UK, as well as the delivery of some of the country's largest and most exciting automation projects through our software platform, zenon.In addition to my role at COPA-DATA UK, I am also the Chair of the Industrial Automation Board at GAMBICA, the UK's trade association for control, automation, and laboratory technology. Elected in 2023, my mission is to improve the standard, reputation, and representation of industrial automation in the UK, and to advocate for the benefits of automation for the economy, society, and environment. I am also a passionate STEM Ambassador, supporting and inspiring young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. I hold the professional credential of Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET).