Episode 10 - NHS Test & Trace App, and other stories... with Alex Birtles

NHS Test & Trace, Women in Tech and Pivot Social Enterprise

Published: 2021-04-13

Alex Birtles started her career in PR and comms before successfully pivoting into Technology in her 30s as a Product Director. By building strong customer relationships, gathering data and leading process and culture transformations she has developed a track record of great products and business success stories. Most recently she has played a key role in the governments pandemic response as an Advisor to Executive Chair Baroness Dido Harding where she developing the initially troubled NHS Test Trace app.

She also takes time to give back by working with social enterprises. With both Pivot to help the homeless and as a trustee of the Young Women's trust to develop and mentor talented young women.

Pivot on Social: @makepivot

Pivot online: https://www.makepivot.org

Edited by: Bridey Addison-Child

Produced by: Samuel Gregory and Chris Addams