As the founding CEO at the Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) Liz is focused on the growth and development of the AI ecosystem across Greater Manchester. TIC is a first of its kind not-for-profit focused on leveraging AI to drive economic growth across Greater Manchester. In Liz’s day to day work she leads TIC to deliver extensive programmatic work including AI incubators and accelerators; venture studios; inclusive skills programmes; and a whole host of events and activities to drive the AI ecosystem forward and deliver growth. Advocating for and connecting the GM AI Ecosystem nationally and internationally is a key part of Liz’s role.

Liz is a long time tech ecosystem supporter, advisor and advocate. She has supported businesses large and small, nationally and internationally to grow, innovate and evolve for over 20 years. Prior to TIC Liz was part of the Executive Board at Tech Nation, responsible for building and supporting a national community of 4500+ of the UK’s most promising scaleups; delivery of international programmes; the Global Tech Talent Visa programme; all non-grant revenue; and strategic partnerships. In her Non-Exec Director and Advisory board roles Liz works with a number of tech sector and innovation focused organisations.