8th Annual
Jersey TechAwards

Geraldine Evans, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Prosperity 24/7, is an award‑winning leader in digital transformation, learning strategy, and technology adoption. A previous Leadership Award winner at the Digital Jersey Awards, a Microsoft award recipient and a Chartered Director, she brings extensive expertise in AI readiness, organisational change, leadership and empowering individuals and organisations to embrace innovation with confidence.

Jersey Electricity’s Director of Technology Werner Bornman brings 20 years’ industry experience. Since joining JE in 2019, he has led major digital and data transformation initiatives, modernising platforms and championing a technology‑first culture across the organisation. Werner won the Digital Jersey TechAward for Leadership in 2023 and spearheaded the award‑winning My JE app, recognised for innovation and sustainability. Originally from South Africa, he brings deep expertise in IT governance, digital strategy and change leadership, delivering impactful, customer‑focused technology solutions.

Dr Danica Damljanovic is the founder of Sentient Machines, building the world’s first emotionally intelligent AI. An AI expert and speaker, she has worked across academia and industry, including Apple’s Siri, and has published over 50 papers and a book in text analytics, cited more than 2,000 times. Her work focuses on ethics, responsible AI, and the intersection of humans and AI to shape a better future.

He qualified as a lawyer at Allen & Overy LLP, he then transitioned into technology and venture investment.  Investing, founding and scaling data-driven platforms across retail, AI and healthcare. He specialises in product strategy, regulatory innovation, and building defensible, high-growth businesses.

Lynne brings years of experience in business development, crisis communications and digital strategy. She works closely with organisations to help them grow, manage risk, and build trust, especially during high-pressure moments.

She’s driven by curiosity and a belief in the value of using data and creativity together to solve real problems. She’s also a strong advocate for cyber security, collaboration, and making tech work better for people and communities.

Nick is the CEO of EVie, a fully electric hire fleet reshaping access to transport across Jersey and Guernsey through smart technology and sustainable innovation. With a background in renewables, shared mobility and fleet operations, Nick focuses on scaling impactful solutions that cut emissions and improve access. He also provides board-level strategic guidance, helping organisations drive growth and navigate the transition to a low-carbon future

Leonie is CEO, tech founder and change leader with 20+ years delivering digital transformation and strategic programmes across a range of sectors.  She is a passionate problem solver who loves to get under the hood of an organisation and is particularly interested in the people centric approach to organisational and digital transformation.  As a tech start-up founder and an entrepreneur, she understands the drive and determination it takes to succeed, in what is often, the path less travelled.

Joel is a serial entrepreneur and technology leader in digital twins, AI and advanced design. As Founder and former CEO of two Norwegian technology companies, he scaled them into international businesses serving maritime, offshore and infrastructure markets. He specialises in turning complex systems into commercially successful solutions and is now building his next venture while continuing advisory and board roles.

Jensen Nixon, an accomplished business leader, oversees an experienced team of 100+ professionals spanning Jersey, the UK and India. With two decades in the tech industry, he combines a wealth of financial acumen and IT expertise to drive innovation.

He holds an MBA from Nottingham and is a Chartered IT Professional, as well as a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and the British Computer Society.

Hayley Butcher, Head of the Future Economy & Economic Programmes at the Government of Jersey, combines her strategic acumen with digital and analytical expertise. Her experience as Head of the UK’s National Situation Centre, where she harnessed digital data for decision-making, positions her as an insightful judge for tech awards.

Ed is an independent consultant and project manager who works with early stage and high growth companies from a wide range of sectors but with a focus on disruptive technology. Added to this he has a portfolio of Non-Executive directorships.  His main roles are with Envestors in the Channel Islands, a NED for Calligo, a Non-Executive Member of the JCRA and a NED of Polygon.

Ed has significant leadership, operational and project management experience in Jersey’s private and public sector environment as well as the charitable sector.

Jason was Senior Partner of KPMG in the Channel Islands until 30 September 2019, and subsequently spent a period assisting Digital Jersey advance their fintech strategy. He is currently a non-executive on a number of boards, as well as being the co-founder of 80Twenty Limited.