Through Sharron’s journey, we explore how professional bodies are evolving in a fast-changing tech world.
Agenda
6.30pm - Event start and presentation
7.30pm - Q&A
7.45pm - Refreshments for venue attendees
8.45pm - Event close
Speaker
Sharron Gunn, Group Chief Executive Officer, BCS
Synopsis
Sharron’s career and leadership journey provide the context for an exploration of how professional bodies are navigating an era of rapid technological change.
The discussion opens with an overview of her professional background, highlighting how traditionally structured institutions have evolved and why they are often seen as slow to adapt. Attention then turns to the specific challenges facing professional bodies, including legacy governance models, regulatory responsibilities, and changing member expectations.
BCS is used as a case study to illustrate its transformation journey, offering insight into how an established organisation can modernise while maintaining trust, relevance, and professional standards. The narrative looks ahead to the demands of staying relevant in a fast-moving technological landscape, the increasing importance of technology in the boardroom, and the growing influence of digital change across all professions.
The session concludes by reflecting on the role professional bodies play in shaping future skills, leadership, and professional practice in a technology-driven world.
About the speaker
Sharron Gunn
Sharron Gunn is Group Chief Executive Officer of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, the UK's professional membership body for the tech sector. Prior to this she was Chief Operating Officer of ICAEW, where she served across a range of executive positions over two decades.
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