Access
This is a council composed exclusively of techUK members. If you are interested in understanding the election process, we encourage you to reach out to one of our team members listed at the bottom of this page.
The Nations and Regions Council will be comprised of large companies and SMEs across the UK's Nations and Regions. The Council sets the strategic direction for techUK’s work across the UK’s Nations and Regions with devolved government and Mayors, take forward and grow the Local Digital Index, and champion the crucial role of UK’s digital economy.
Objective and purpose
This Council engages with stakeholders in devolved government across the UK helping support techUK’s engagement, feedback and relationship with these important partners to the UK’s tech sector and ensuring the programme accurately reflects members’ and our partners priorities.
Governance
The Nations & Regions Council will be governed by a Chair and two Vice-Chairs (one role is reserved for an SME Vice Chair). Approximatively ten of the seats on the Council are reserved for Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) representatives.
Tenure and meeting schedule of the council
The Council has a tenure of two years (March 2024 – March 2026) and will meet six times a year, with further meetings to be scheduled as required/agreed by the membership.
For more information or questions, please contact:
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,