Ruth Starsmeare

Ruth Starsmeare currently serves as the Group Chief Technology Officer at Guardian Financial Services, overseeing a diverse team responsible for data safety and program delivery aligned with business strategy. Previously, Ruth held multiple roles at Punter Southall Group, including Group Head of IT and Change, where leadership encompassed End User Services and Infrastructure Operations, and Group Programme Manager, focusing on technology change and operational resilience. Additionally, Ruth has experience as Editor in Chief at The Business Bookcase, promoting lifelong learning through business literature, and as a Licensed Instructor for older adults with Move it or Lose it!. Ruth's academic background includes a Master's degree in Human Geography from the University of Sussex and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Portsmouth.