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It’s International Women’s Day today, so we’re taking a look at why our industry is so male dominated. Did you know only 5% of leadership positions in the technology sector are held by women? We asked one of the 5%, Parallel Chief Executive Claire Harrison, why it’s important to get women into tech. “It’s still such a male dominated industry, but we are seeing more women coming through the ranks. “I think more people – both women and men - should be encouraged to come into the tech industry from non-traditional backgrounds. I started in communications, and that gives me a different perspective on running a technology company versus someone who’s come through the traditional software developer route. “Diversity in our workforce means new ideas, different views, and better innovation and creativity. That’s something every tech company leader should be striving for.” What do you think the industry could do to improve the number of women at the top? #IWD2024

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Helen Sturdy CEng MSc BEng(Hons) FIHEEM CIWFM MCIBSE MAPM MAfM

National Head of construction & P23 Framework NHS England

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Love work with you Claire, a true visionary

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