Izzy Obeng

Izzy Obeng is a seasoned entrepreneur and leader with a strong commitment to removing social and economic barriers to innovation, exemplified by the establishment of Foundervine as Chief Executive Officer in October 2017. Currently serving as a Member of the Investment Advisory Committee for The Growth Impact Fund at Big Issue Invest, Izzy also holds positions as a Board Member and Trustee at Mission 44, Advisor at Lloyds Banking Group, Angel Investor at Ada Ventures, and Non-Executive Director at Capital Enterprise. Previous roles include Non-Executive Director at Traverse and Board Member of the Hamilton Commission at the Royal Academy of Engineering, focusing on improving diversity in STEM and motorsport. Educational credentials include a Master's in Human Resource Management from Edinburgh Napier University, a BSc in Politics from the University of Bristol, and various certifications in accounting and coaching.