Mike is a seasoned leader with over 30 years' experience in the advanced connectivity and digital economy sector. He has held key roles at leading organisations including BT Group, Virgin Media and Vodafone, and has played a key role in delivering industry-first innovations and driving the commercial adoption of new technologies, products and services. His career spans both multinational corporations and high-growth scale-ups across several tech sectors ranging from fintech to connected vehicles. Mike has led, the digital, creative and tech sector at a regional economic development agency. Mike currently serves as Market Advisor for Enterprise Ireland in the UK, supporting innovative advanced connectivity and tech businesses to establish and scale in the market. He is also a member of the techUK Nations & Regions Council.