Jacky Wright
Jacky Wright is a transformative global technology leader known for driving innovation at scale.
With senior leadership roles spanning GE, BP, Microsoft, HMRC, and McKinsey & Company, she has led major digital transformations and technology modernization efforts for some of the world’s most influential organizations.
Throughout her career, Jacky has championed technology as a catalyst for positive societal impact — guiding teams through complex change and promoting equitable, sustainable innovation in the process. A passionate advocate for opportunity and access, she regularly speaks about creating pathways for the next generation, amplifying the innovation happening all around us, and building responsible, ethical technology that broadens access and opportunity for all communities.
Jacky serves on the boards of Russell Reynolds, Frasers Group plc, GraceKennedy Limited, and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), supports initiatives such as the Hg Foundation, Amos Bursary, and the African Science Academy, and is a patron of the British Council. Recognized among the UK’s most powerful Black leaders and as a Forbes top CIO, she inspires global audiences to lead with purpose, guided by a strong moral compass and a belief that we each have an obligation to create opportunity for others.