Rashik Parmar

Distinguished technology leader and Non-Executive Director with over 40 years’ experience in digital innovation, governance, and strategic transformation across global corporates, public bodies, and non-profits. Brings a proven record of advising boards on responsible technology adoption, digital ethics, ESG, and long-term value creation. Current board and advisory roles include UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), The Open University, Leeds University Business School, and Digit Lab, contributing to national policy, academic strategy, and research-commercialisation partnerships. As Group CEO of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, enhanced the reputation, relevance, and impact – influencing government policy on AI ethics, online safety, and digital skills, forging high-profile partnerships, and delivering the 2030 growth strategy. A former IBM Fellow and Vice President for Technology – Europe, created IBM’s European Technical Strategy, pioneered the cross-industry Responsible Computing initiative, and advised global clients on large-scale digital transformation. Recognised for building future-ready leadership cultures, scaling innovation programmes, and aligning technology strategy with business and societal benefit. Awarded an MBE for services to business and innovation, with governance experience spanning education, skills, economic development, and community media. Passionate about three core priorities: embedding responsible computing principles into boardroom decisions; advancing social mobility through skills, education, and opportunity; and driving climate-positive technology strategies to address the environmental impact of IT. A sought-after keynote speaker and published author in Harvard Business Review and leading journals on innovation, digital responsibility, and platform strategy.