All-female leadership signals new era for Cambridge Wireless
It signals the start of an exciting new era for Cambridge Wireless as it seeks to widen its reach and engagement across the technology ecosystem.
Orugboh brings more than two decades’ experience in founder and senior leadership roles, driving businesses through migration into digital environments. She is co-founder and CEO of the award-winning Black Talent & Leadership in STEM, a cross-industry initiative focused on addressing the under-representation of minority talent.
The organisation focuses on the black talent skills gap in STEM. In doing so it makes it easier for companies to attract, retain, empower and grow this talent within the sector while addressing the urgent need for digital skills.
Orugboh is also founder and CEO of Synergy Solutions, a consultancy which helps companies stay at the forefront of technology. She said: “I am honoured to be part of this historic moment. As a trailblazer, Cambridge Wireless and our community continues to lead the way with shaping our technology landscape whilst delivering impact, sustainability and industrywide transformation.
“We remain committed to placing our members at the heart of all that we do and in doing so deliver our mission to help our members network, learn and grow.”
In another first, the Cambridge Wireless Board now comprises predominantly female directors who each bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience. In addition to Orugboh and Eschbach, the board now includes:
Paula Rogers-Brown (Head of Communities and Ecosystem Engagement for Connect: Health Tech at University of Cambridge); Julie Bradford (Techno-Economic Analysis Head at Real Wireless); Collette Johnson (CEO at Cambridge Product Marketing and Cambridge Judge Business School mentor) and Sylvia Lu (Chartered Engineer and Corporate Strategist at u-blox).
Eschbach said: “These new appointments are a direct reflection on the values of the Cambridge Wireless community who vote for our Board. Our members’ votes have recognised the vital role that women play in transforming and innovating the tech ecosystem.
“I am delighted that our members have positioned women front-and-centre in driving Cambridge Wireless forward. I’m excited to embark on this journey of transformation with Olu, the Board and the Cambridge Wireless team to deliver value to our members.”
