As CEO, Polly represents ScotlandIS on the Digital Excellence Business Excellence Partnership, the ICT Skills Group, and the Industrial Advisory Board of the University of Dundee's School of Computing. She chairs the board of CodeClan and is a director of dotScot Registry.
Olga Kozlova, Director of Converge Challenge commented:
“As Converge Challenge continues to grow and we see more digital startups and spin-outs emerging from Scotland’s Universities from fintech to smart city technology, it is a great pleasure to welcome Polly to our Board. The digital technologies sector is growing and with it brings many opportunities. Polly brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in this area.”
Polly Purvis, CEO of ScotlandIS said:
"Converge Challenge has a tremendous track record in creating new entrepreneurs and spin outs from our world class academic institutions. I’m delighted to be joining the board to support its further development.”
The Converge Challenge Strategic Advisory Board (SAB) comprises some of Scotland's most respected and influential academics and business leaders. The members of the SAB are ambassadors for the Converge Challenge programme, advising on future funding opportunities and working to ensure the long term sustainability of the programme, in addition they will input to the strategic direction of the programme through offering their advice and expertise. The group is chaired by Converge Challenge Chair Sandy Finlayson. To read more about the Converge Strategic Advisory Board please visit HERE.
