Toby Beresford

Toby Beresford has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Toby is currently the Director of Digital Strategy at Bible Society, a position they started in September 2022. Previously, they founded and served as the CEO of rise.global, a SaaS tool for managers, from June 2011 onwards. Toby also held positions at The Running World Cup, where they served as a Non-Executive Director and later as the Chief Technology Officer from June 2018 to June 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Veneficus (UK) as the Head of Client Engagement and Senior Developer. Toby also gained experience as the Director of Nudge Social Media, where they were responsible for business development and client engagement. Earlier in their career, they founded Toby Beresford Applications, specializing in social application design and development. Toby's work experience also includes serving as the Managing Director of MicroAid, the Manager at Agora Professional Services, and a Consultant for UNDP in Asia and the Pacific.

Toby Beresford completed their Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Durham University from 1993 to 1996. Prior to that, they pursued A-levels in Maths, Geography, Religious Studies, Computer Science [AS], and French [AS] at Harrow School from 1987 to 1992. Additionally, Toby obtained additional certifications including a Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Trinity College Bristol in 2021, and completed the course "Configuring the World: A Critical Political Economy Approach" from Coursera Verified Certificates in 2015. In 2015, they also achieved the 4th rank on Gamification Gurus Power 100 by Rise.global.