Sheryl Newman director at Appetite for Business has received two major Scottish business and technology awards, recognising her entrepreneurial achievements, industry leadership and growing influence in shaping Scotland’s technology sector.
Mrs Newman was recognised at the Business Women Scotland Awards on 28 October, winning the Technology and Digital Innovation category, before receiving the prestigious Inspirational Woman of the Year in Tech award at the Scottish Women in Tech (SWiT) Awards on 5 November.
The recognition reflects Mrs Newman’s growing contribution to Scotland’s technology industry through her entrepreneurial leadership, involvement in technology policy discussions and commitment to advancing opportunities for women across the sector and the role Appetite for Business plays in helping businesses rethink how they plan and operate moving safely to an AI enabled business across Scotland and further afield.
Mrs Newman also contributes to discussions on Scotland’s digital future through her involvement with the Scottish Government’s Technology Council bringing practical business perspectives to conversations about emerging technologies and responsible innovation.
Commenting on the recognition, Sheryl Newman said;
“It’s an honour to be recognised alongside women who are making such a significant contribution to Scotland’s technology industry. I’m particularly proud of the team we’ve built at Appetite for Business and the impact of the work we deliver for our customers.
We believe the greatest opportunity presented by AI isn’t simply adopting new technology, but rethinking how organisations operate, make decisions and support their people. Our focus is on helping businesses navigate that change with confidence and turn innovation into meaningful outcomes.
I’m equally committed to creating opportunities for more women to influence, lead and shape the future of our industry. Progress depends on bringing different perspectives and experiences into the decisions that matter.”
As organisations rethink how they operate in an AI-driven world, Appetite for Business is helping business leaders connect the dots between technology, people, data and risk. Find out more at email hello@appetiteforbusiness.com
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The Scottish Women in Tech (SWiT) Awards recognise women breaking barriers, driving innovation and inspiring others across Scotland’s technology industry. The Inspirational Woman of the Year in Tech title r cognises Mrs Newmans entrepreneurial achievements, industry leadership and growing influence in shaping Scotland’s technology sector.”
The Business Women Scotland (BWS) Awards celebrate Scotland’s leading female entrepreneurs and business innovators and this category win recognises the entrepreneurial achievements and the contribution of Appetite for Business to helping organisations embrace technological change.
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