Sarah Winmill CITP FBCS, Digital Functional Leader, Royal Navy at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been announced as the new President of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
She takes over from current President Daljit Rehal CB FBCS, who will remain active as Immediate Past President of BCS, the professional membership body for information technology.
Emma Logan MCMI ChMC, a former KPMG Partner has been named as BCS’ new Deputy President.
Daljit Rehal CB FBCS said: “My congratulations to both Sarah and Emma on their appointments as BCS President and Deputy President; I know they will continue to advance BCS’ impact and work closely with our inspirational membership community. It has been a privilege to serve as President during such an important period for the profession, when the role of technology in society continues to grow.
“I’m particularly pleased that Sarah will be taking on the presidency at a time when strengthening professionalism in technology, especially across government and the wider public sector, is more important than ever. I look forward to continuing to support BCS and the profession as Immediate Past President.”
Sarah Winmill also said: “I’d like to thank Daljit for his leadership and commitment to BCS during his presidential year, and I’m pleased he will continue to support BCS as Immediate Past President. BCS has a vital role to play at a moment when technology is shaping almost every aspect of daily life. As President, my priority is to strengthen public confidence in the people who design, build and deploy that technology. Professional standards, ethics and continual learning are not ‘nice to haves’, they are essential if tech is to deliver real benefit for society.
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“The next few years will see rapid growth in AI and digital roles across the economy. Meeting that demand means investing in multiple pathways into the profession, backing lifelong learning, and doing far more to reflect the diversity of the public we serve. I’m excited to work with Emma, our members and partners across industry, government and education to ensure the profession is equipped for what comes next.”
Emma Logan added: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Deputy President at a time when trust in technology has never mattered more. BCS has a pivotal role in setting standards of professionalism, ethics and accountability, as well as helping lead the national conversation about how technology serves society. I’m proud to support Sarah in championing those principles and driving them forward."
“We have a huge opportunity to inspire people from all backgrounds to pursue careers in technology, and to show that technical excellence and ethical responsibility must go hand in hand. I’m looking forward to working with our members to help the profession lead confidently through the next wave of technological change.”
Both will take their office following the AGM on Wednesday, March 11th.
