Lou is Deputy Director for Strategy at the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation. Prior to joining the CDEI, Louise has worked extensively with the UK and international tech and telecoms sectors in government and the private sector. Previous roles include COO of an Edtech startup driving inclusive entrepreneur education; establishing the UK government’s international tech hub network across Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, and India; and leading UK participation in Digital Nations, an international collaboration to improve digital public services. She is passionate about the potential of responsible innovation to solve global issues and drive inclusive economic growth.