Lisa Powis Bem

Lisa P. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as a Partner at ScaleUp Group since October 2018, Lisa also founded Painting our World in Silver in May 2016, an initiative aimed at addressing loneliness among seniors. Additionally, Lisa has been a member of the Strategic Advisory Council at Iotatech since May 2018 and served as Chairperson at Rise from February 2020 to May 2023. From August 2002 to May 2018, Lisa was the CEO and Managing Director at Fresh Insurance, which Lisa also founded, and held the position of CEO at First Insurance Services Ltd from June 2011 to April 2018. Lisa's career began as Operations Director at Allen and Allen Group from September 1990 to July 2002. Lisa holds a degree from Birkbeck, University of London, completed between 2001 and 2002.