Sharon Moore

Sharon Anne Moore MBE
Alma mater	University of Glasgow
Occupation(s)	Chief Technology Officer for the Public Sector at IBM UK and Ireland
Known for	Advancing women in technology, leadership at IBM, TEDx speaker

Sharon Anne Moore MBE holds the position of Chief Technology Officer for the Public Sector at IBM UK and Ireland. In recognition of her contributions to advancing women in technology, she was honored with a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2018 Birthday Honours.

Early life and education

In 2001, Moore earned a First Class Honours degree in Software Engineering from the University of Glasgow.

Career

Throughout her tenure at IBM, Moore has undertaken various roles, emphasizing the promotion of senior women in technology by focusing on talent retention and supporting those returning from maternity leave. Since 2012, she has been involved with the Scotland committee of the British Computer Society, later becoming deputy chair of its Women's group in 2017. Her achievements include induction into IBM's 100% Club in both 2012 and 2014.

In 2014, Moore presented a TEDx talk at the University of Strathclyde discussing how social media shapes future trends. She also partners with Skills Development Scotland to help close the gender gap in Scotland's technology sector.

Moore was recognized by Computer Weekly as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018. She contributes to the Scotland Women in Technology board and was honored with their Inspirational Woman in Leadership award in 2017. Additionally, she has featured on industry podcasts such as Espree Devora's Women in Technology.

Since 2016, Moore has served on the board of The Innovation Centre for Sensor and Imaging Systems, playing a key role in driving innovation and leadership within this field.