Anne-Marie Imafidon

Chancellor, CEO of Stemettes, MBE Recipient, STEM Champion, Countdown Arithmetician & Leading Diversity in Tech Speaker

Anne-Marie Imafidon’s Biography:

Anne-Marie Imafidon is a pioneering technologist, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker, known globally as the Co-Founder and CEO of Stemettes and one of the most influential voices in STEM. She is a leading authority on the future of technology, digital inclusion and innovation, celebrated for her ability to inspire audiences while challenging outdated narratives about who belongs in tech. Her most notable achievements include being appointed MBE for services to STEM and young women and being named the Most Influential Woman in Tech in the UK. Anne-Marie is also the Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University, a role that reflects her long-standing commitment to education and future skills.

Anne-Marie’s story began with extraordinary academic promise. At just 11, she became the youngest girl to pass A-Level computing, a milestone that captured national attention and set the foundation for her path in science and technology. By 20, she had completed a Master’s in Mathematics and Computer Science at Oxford University, becoming one of the youngest graduates in her field. Early roles at Goldman Sachs, Hewlett-Packard and Deutsche Bank provided Anne-Marie with insight into global finance and technology, while her experience navigating environments where women were underrepresented fuelled her commitment to change. These formative years helped shape her mission to open doors for the next generation.

Her career expanded rapidly as she gained recognition as a respected thought leader. Anne-Marie founded Stemettes in 2013, an award-winning social enterprise that has since supported more than 65,000 young people. She went on to serve as President of the British Science Association, chair the Institute for the Future of Work, lead UD Music, and earn multiple honorary doctorates from leading universities. Anne-Marie has become a familiar face on television, stepping in as the Arithmetician on Channel 4’s Countdown, guest editing BBC Radio 4’s Today programme and hosting the Women Tech Charge podcast. Her book ‘She’s In CTRL’ strengthened her role as a champion for women reclaiming their space in the digital world.

Why Hire Anne-Marie Imafidon?

People hire Anne-Marie for her clarity, energy and uncompromising belief that the future must be more inclusive. Her talks explore diversity in tech, AI and the future of work, social entrepreneurship and company culture transformation. These themes resonate with organisations preparing for digital change and looking to build fairer, more innovative workplaces. Anne-Marie blends deep technical knowledge with lived experience, turning complex issues into clear and motivating insights. She leaves audiences empowered to think differently about who gets to lead in the world of science and technology and why diversity drives progress.

Anne-Marie Imafidon’s Career Highlights:

Below showcases Anne-Marie Imafidon’s career in STEM:

• 2025 – Honorary Doctorate, University of Bath
• 2024 – Appointed Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University
• 2024 – Chair, Institute for the Future of Work
• 2024 – Chair of UD Music
• 2023 – Honorary Doctorate, Royal Holloway, University of London
• 2022 – President, British Science Association
• 2022 – Author of “She’s In CTRL”
• 2020 – Named Most Influential Woman in Tech in the UK
• 2020 – Recipient of the Suffrage Science Award (Maths & Computing)
• 2018 – Woman of the Year Award, Barclays
• 2017 – Appointed MBE for services to STEM and young women
• 2013 – Co-Founded Stemettes