Katherine Megson

Katherine is dedicated to supporting the growth of digital and tech startups, scale-ups, and established SMEs. She achieves this by delivering a programme of activities, including working with Bruntwood SciTech’s partners to facilitate conversations, introductions, and networking across tech ecosystems regionally (particularly in Leeds), sectorally, and nationally.

In 2022, Katherine successfully delivered Bruntwood SciTech’s first Female Founders Incubator cohort in Leeds, launched a second cohort, expanded it to Manchester in 2023 and Alderley Park in 2024.

Katherine’s contributions were recognised when she was awarded Facilitator of the Year at the Leeds Digital Awards 2023.

Katherine serves as a board member of the recently launched Lifted Project Regional Advisory Board in Leeds and as a committee member for One For The City. Additionally, she is a member of the LegalTech in Leeds Advisory Board.

Before joining Bruntwood SciTech, Katherine had a successful career in financial services and gained extensive experience working with SMEs and entrepreneurs, building relationships with key stakeholders and partners.

With a wealth of experience in event management, marketing and delivery, Katherine enjoys bringing a creative flair to work.  She is passionate about connecting people and championing equality, diversity and inclusion.