Natasha Sayce-Zelem


Natasha Sayce-Zelem is a head of technology at Sky and founder of 'Empowering Women with Tech', a social enterprise showcasing female role models working in digital media, science, and technology with the goal of getting more women to consider a career in STEM in England.
She was named as one of the Top 100 women working in Tech in 2016 and in Computer Weekly's 'Most Influential Women in UK Tech' shortlist in 2018 and in 2019.
In 2018, Sayce-Zelem joined the steering group for the BIMA Diversity & Inclusion Council alongside Sue Black, Amali De Alwis and Pip Jamieson.

Early life and education

Natasha was born in Leeds in 1983. Her father Eugene Zelem was a props master in film and television. Her mother emigrated from Poland to Leeds. She has one sister, Helena who also works in a digital career.
Sayce-Zelem graduated with a first class degree from the Northern Film School where she specialised in producing and editing.

Career

Prior to working in technology and digital development, Sayce-Zelem began her career as a freelance music photographer, working with acts such as David Bowie and Rage Against the Machine. She has gone on to work at various technology and media companies, including ITV, BBC and Sky.
Sayce-Zelem founded 'Empowering Women with Tech' to highlight and improve upon the lack of visible female role models working in STEM, and help women begin their careers in the field. Over 1000 people have attended an Empowering Women with Tech event, with past speakers including Dr Sue Black, Samantha Payne, Linda Liukas and Sarah Beeny.
In October 2017, Sayce-Zelem won 'STEM Leader of the Year' for Yorkshire, North East and Scotland and has written nationally for Business Cloud, Huffington Post and i Newspaper.