Danette Copestake

Danette Copestake is a seasoned technology executive with extensive experience in strategic IT leadership and project management across various sectors. As the Founder and Portfolio CIO at HYPATIA Smart Technologies, Danette focuses on helping businesses leverage digital transformation to achieve their goals. In addition to this role, Danette serves as a CIO Advisor for Sigma - Independent Together and as Interim IT Director for Conquip Engineering Group, providing expertise in IT project delivery management and change. Previous roles include consultancy positions with Digital WoW Limited and Chainvine, where strategic advice was provided for technology selection and project implementation. Danette has held significant positions such as IT Director at Wyelands Bank and Global Head of IT at Bibby Financial Services, demonstrating a strong capability in leading digitization efforts and managing high-profile projects for clients in the financial services and government sectors. Danette holds a BA(Hons) in Business Administration & Systems Analysis & Design from Canterbury Christ Church University.