Carolyn Dawson

Carolyn is the CEO of Founders Forum Group, a global community and portfolio of businesses that support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. She oversees all Founders Forum sub-businesses and events, and spearheaded the relaunch of Tech Nation under the group’s umbrella.

Since 2015, she has led London Tech Week — first as President of FTSE 100 company Informa Tech, and now through a joint venture between Founders Forum and Informa. For her contributions to advancing the UK technology sector, she was awarded an OBE.

Carolyn also serves as a member of the Digital Skills Council and the Ukraine Tech Bridge Advisory Board. She is a trustee at the Centre for Entrepreneurs and sits on the board of RM plc, a leading provider of IT products and services to the education sector.