National enterprise InnovateHer, which aims to improve gender balance in the tech sector, has appointed the CEO of Code Computerlove as a non-executive director.
InnovateHer aims gives girls aged 12-16 years old the self-belief and skills they need to pursue a career in technology.
Foggett has been involved in InnovateHer since last summer and will now provide additional support to the organisation to help it realise its vision.
Acting as a mentor and member of its advisory board, Foggett has been helping the Manchester and Liverpool based team develop its educational and coaching programmes.
Code Computerlove is a partner business within the InnovateHer partner network, and its staff work closely with its partner network to ensure that they are inclusive places to work.
Jo Morfee, co-founder of InnovateHer said Foggett’s input had been invaluable to the enterprise.
鈥淭ony brings more than 20 years鈥� experience of working in the digital sector and some brilliant insights from his experience of growing a business successfully,鈥� she said.
鈥淚t鈥檚 vital we encourage girls to consider careers within the technology sector at a young age and digital leadership experts such as Tony can make a huge impact on these decisions.鈥�
Foggett added: 鈥淲hat鈥檚 clear to me now is the role companies need to play in adapting 鈥� creating cultures that nurture everyone鈥檚 development and work life.
“It鈥檚 not just a case of helping girls be digitally ready, but ensuring that businesses are ready for girls.
鈥淲e need have to have role models within our businesses and at every level be a place where they belong. I鈥檓 delighted to be a part of this journey with InnovateHer as I think they will make a lasting and sustainable impact with the model they鈥檝e developed.鈥�