Joanne Bekis is an established CMI chartered leader with a hands-on approach and 'can do' mindset. Co-founded Digital4Health UK, part of Digital4Health Worldwide. An ecosystem that spans 60 cities, across 30 countries, and 5 continents, with around 12000 SME's and growing. Joanne's career travels over 30 years with experience working in precision engineering (JIT), advanced manufacturing then moving into further and higher education, becoming a specialist business advisor and consultant, a career that naturally evolved into healthcare and wellbeing. As a STEM ambassador she is dedicated to harness talent and support young adults on their career journey.

A volunteer and team member of the 'Lets Fund More Women', a group of 660 plus women and core team who have consulted with 'Women in Innovation' part of Innovate UK. Supporting the development of their 10 commitments pledged in 2025 to support more female founders access funding. Joanne contributed to the evidence/data backed report issued to Women in Innovation in April 2025.  Passionate about advancing healthcare solutions and digital adoption, an advocate of collaboration and building effective partnerships that bring positive change, sustainable outputs and social value to community and people.