From Junior BA to Executive Chair of a Billion Dollar organisation

Tue Mar 31 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT | London

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
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From Junior BA to Executive Chair of a Billion Dollar organisation
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Come and hear about Bev White's journey to becoming Executive Chair of a Billion Dollar organisation
About this Event

Speaker


Bev White



Agenda

6.30pm - Hybrid event starts

8.00pm - Presentation ends with networking and refreshments for those attending at the BCS London office

9.00pm - Event close



Synopsis

Numerous challenges face today’s digital leaders across the Technology sector. Challenges include AI, cybersecurity, how to improve D&I practices, and how to increase the number of women in technology. Come to hear the views of the Executive Chair of a $1 Billion group on these topics and more.



About the speaker

Bev White, Executive Chair of Nash Squared Bev is the Executive Chair and until recently was the Group CEO of Nash Squared, home of Harvey Nash, a $1bn global technology recruitment, IT solutions and leadership services group with 36 offices across USA, Europe and Asia.

Following a degree in Computer Science, Bev began her career in technology, where she held CIO and IT leadership positions at Schlumberger and NTL (which became Virgin Media. Since 2002, she has combined a passion for technology with a career in recruitment and talent, where she has held various leadership roles, most recently as the Executive Chair of and recently the Group CEO for Nash Squared, home of Harvey Nash, and previously the CEO in the UK and Ireland for GI Group, one of the world’s largest staffing companies operating in 57 countries.

Bev believes deeply in the power of people. Creating a sustainable culture where people can thrive is the cornerstone of everything she does. She’s also a qualified coach, and has spent most of her career helping people-centric businesses grow.

Bev is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in Technology as a career choice, making it her mission to show this career segment as a place where people from all walks of life can thrive.


Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.

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Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via [email protected], and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.

For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.


This event is brought to you by: London Central branch | BCS, London North branch | BCS and London South branch | BCS.

Image credit: Photo by Alexander Schimmeck on Unsplash.

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BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, 25 Copthall Ave, London, United Kingdom

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