Wendy Tan White

Chief Executive Officer at Intrinsic

Wendy Tan White MBE has a diverse and extensive work experience. Wendy is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Intrinsic since July 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President, Moonshots at Alphabet, X from January 2019.

Wendy has also been actively involved in the academic sector. Wendy served as the Visiting Clore Professor Innovation at the Royal College of Art starting from March 2023. Additionally, they were a member of the Advisory Board at Dyson School of Design Engineering RCA/Imperial College and the Industrial Liaison Board at the Department of Computing in Imperial College London, starting from November 2014 and June 2013 respectively. Wendy'stenure on the Industrial Liaison Board ended in July 2019.

Wendy has made significant contributions to the digital industry. Wendy became a Member of the UK Digital Economy Council in July 2017, contributing to the development of a world-leading digital economy. Wendy also served as a Board Member at Planet since July 2020 and a Board Trustee at The Alan Turing Institute from November 2016 to May 2020.

In the field of venture capital, Wendy held the position of Partner at BGF, a growth capital fund, from October 2017 to December 2019. Wendy was responsible for supporting early-stage ventures in the UK.

Furthermore, Wendy was an Advisory Board Member at the Government Digital Service from February 2016 to February 2018. During this time, they provided guidance on delivering digital public services.

Wendy's entrepreneurial endeavors include being a General Partner at Entrepreneur First, a program and fund focusing on early-stage "deep tech" companies. Wendy held this role from June 2015 to September 2017.

Overall, Wendy Tan White MBE has a diverse background, showcasing their expertise in various sectors including technology, academia, digital strategy, and venture capital.

Wendy Tan White MBE has a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Computer Science from Imperial College London. Additionally, they hold a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Design for Material Futures from the University of the Arts London, specifically from Central St.Martins.

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    July, 2021 - present

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