Burgess Hill tech team leader named finalist in UK wide awards

Hekla Helgadottir, scrum master at American Express, has been nominated in the team leader category of the 10th annual FDM everywoman in Technology Awards, held in association with The Tech She Can Charter.

This category aims to recognise a woman whose team leadership has greatly contributed to the organisation’s success of up to 100 employees.

Rod Flavell, chief executive officer of the FDM Group, said: “The FDM everywoman in Technology awards recognise the talent, hard work and dedication of women in the industry.

“As a company founded with a mission to drive diversity and create opportunity in the technology sector, we are thrilled to support these awards, which provide a platform for the best and brightest entrepreneurs, innovators and role models for the next generation.

“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists at this year’s event, it’s going to be an incredible evening.”

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on March 4.

Sheridan Ash, founder of The Tech She Can Charter, said: “The Tech She Can Charter is delighted to support the everywoman tech awards.

“Tech She Can is a commitment across industries to improve gender diversity in technology careers with a focus on developing the pipeline at school level.

“We are making progress, but it is essential we highlight more female role models, the incredible work they do in technology and how it is benefiting and shaping our world and the society we live in.

“These awards are so important as they recognise these role models who can inspire the younger generation.

“Congratulations and we are looking forward to celebrating with all the finalists”.