Trailblazers Judges

Meet Wendy, the driving force behind the IT Engineering team at Domino's Europe. Alongside making her mark at one of the world's biggest fast-food brands, Wendy is a visionary leader with a passion for developing the next generation.

Through her tenure working alongside big industry players and innovative start-ups, Wendy embarked on her tech journey as an engineer. As she gained experience, she realised just how crucial talent is in shaping our digital landscape, leading her to explore a career in coaching aspiring trailblazers and helping them navigate their own tech journeys.

Now here's the cool part: as a leader, Wendy is keen to champion purpose-driven individuals. Her interest in unearthing new pioneers that prioritise shaping the industry's future is what brings her to the Trailblazers program. It's not just about being a whiz at coding or programming; it's about having a deeper drive and the vision to make a real difference.

And, with big tech on the rise and AI getting smarter by the day, Wendy is determined to redefine how we look at talent and contribution. Alongside practical expertise, Wendy is looking for a player who challenges cognitive bias and harnesses technology to lead ground-breaking advancements.

Judge's Insight

What trends in the tech market are you particularly excited about?

AI is the hot topic that's got everyone talking. It's creating quite a stir in the tech market, especially when we think about how it's shaping how we socialise and communicate.

What really piques Wendy's interest, having taken Women's Studies, is the impact AI relationships, more specifically virtual girlfriends, may have on social groups like the Incel community. With social media already sparking a rise in these underground groups, Wendy can't help but wonder how this new way of maintaining romantic relationships will affect our society.