Avril Lewis MBE - Managing Director, Technology Connected
Avril Lewis MBE is the Managing Director of Technology Connected, the collective voice of Wales’ technology industry. Since her appointment in 2012, Avril has elevated the organisation’s profile, promoting Welsh technology globally and positioning Wales as a hub for emerging and enabling technologies.
Avril is the driving force behind Wales Tech Week, the country’s largest international tech summit, and the Wales Technology Awards, which celebrates innovation in the industry. She established the Technology Leadership Council to bring together industry leaders in shaping the future of tech in Wales and launched the Technology Connected Network in June 2024 to foster collaboration and growth within the whole tech ecosystem.
With early experience in professional services, followed by a successful career in the semiconductor industry, completing an MBO and ultimately the sale of a multinational business, Avril has long been a champion for Welsh technology.
Additionally, Avril has founded working groups including the Technology Connected Blockchain, Photonics, and Data & AI Councils to promote the adoption of emerging technologies. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded an MBE in 2018 for her services to the technology industry in Wales.
Avril Lewis MBE - Managing Director, Technology Connected
