Charlie (Charlotte) Forshaw
About Charlie (Charlotte) Forshaw
Charlie Forshaw is the Product Innovation, Partnerships, and Ecosystems Lead at Arup, with a background in data leadership and digital engineering.
Professional Role at Arup
Charlie Forshaw currently holds the position of Product Innovation, Partnerships, and Ecosystems Lead at Arup. In this role, she is responsible for forming and scaling product collaborations through various partnership programs. She works closely with venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem organizations to build strategic partnerships. Forshaw's role emphasizes launching residency (pre-accelerator) programs as part of ecosystem engagement initiatives. As a member of the Global Data Leadership Team, she focuses on building scalable data infrastructure, leading a team of Product Managers, UX Designers, Data Scientists, Developers, and Commercial Leads in delivering new digital ventures.
Previous Experience at Arup
Before her current role, Charlie Forshaw was involved in Data Leadership and Advanced Digital Engineering at Arup from 2019 to 2020. During this period, she contributed to various projects that advanced the company's digital engineering capabilities. Her responsibilities included overseeing the development and implementation of digital tools and solutions designed to improve project efficiencies and outcomes.
Role at Spherical Defence
Charlie Forshaw served as an Advisor at Spherical Defence from 2018 to 2019. In this capacity, she provided strategic advice and insights to the company as it navigated the complexities of cybersecurity. Her role was vital in guiding the company toward achieving its business objectives and strengthening its market position.
Positions at Minut
From 2017 to 2019, Charlie Forshaw held several roles at Minut. Initially, she worked in Business Development in Malmo, Sweden, for 8 months, focusing on expanding the company's market reach and developing new business opportunities. She later transitioned to the role of Head of Operations in London, overseeing the operational aspects of the business and ensuring smooth execution of strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Charlie Forshaw holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Lund University School of Economics and Management, earned in 2018. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and Philosophy from The University of Sheffield, completed in 2013. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both the humanities and business innovation, contributing to her versatile skill set in her professional career.