Manila McLean, CIO, Somerset Bridge Group

Manila is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Somerset Bridge Group, where she leads technology strategy and innovation for motor insurance brands GoSkippy and Vavista. Beyond her role in insurance, she’s a Non-Executive Director at docStribute, helping shape the future of regulated document distribution, and an Advisory Board Member at Dynamo North East, championing collaboration and innovation in the region’s tech ecosystem.

With over 25 years of experience in financial services and digital transformation, Manila has driven major technology shifts for some of the UK’s most well-known brands. She holds an honours degree in Computer Science and Management Science from the University of Strathclyde, an MBA, and is a Chartered Management Accountant. A certified Scrum Product Owner and a graduate of the Google Squared Guru programme, she brings a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on expertise to every project.

Manila is passionate about building high-performing, collaborative teams that create technology solutions customers love—because great tech isn’t just about systems; it’s about people.

Manila will be taking part in our lively afternoon panel discussion at this year's Tech Connect Conference.

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