Ros Smith

Ros Smith is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in technology and media. Currently serving as Principal Technologist for Digital Identity and Age Assurance at Ofcom since September 2022, Ros has previously held pivotal roles such as Program Manager for IAM and PAM at Accenture and Interim Director at Silverfit Charity. A long tenure at BBC includes positions as Executive Product Manager for Identity Access Management, Acting Head of BBC Weather, and Deputy Editor of the award-winning BBC News School Report. Ros has also contributed as a Projects Manager for BBC Media Action in Eastern Africa. Educational accomplishments include degrees from University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, and University of Oxford, specializing in Natural Sciences, Science Communication, and Physics.