Priya Guha

Priya Guha is an Adjunct Professor at Ashridge Hult Business School and serves as Venture Partner at Merian Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on women-led innovations. She is a Member of the Innovate UK Council, Non-Executive Director at Digital Catapult and GB Badminton, and holds roles on multiple boards including the Althea Foundation and Tech London Advocates Advisory Board. Previously, she held diplomatic roles such as British Consul General in San Francisco and India, and led UK operations for RocketSpace. Her expertise spans venture capital, tech policy, and global business strategy.

Research Focus: Priya’s work emphasizes fostering innovation ecosystems, promoting gender diversity in technology, and leveraging entrepreneurship for economic growth. Her advisory roles reflect a commitment to bridging public and private sectors to drive technological advancement.

Awards: Recognized in the 2020 Top 50 Most Influential Women in Technology for her third consecutive year, underscoring her impact in shaping tech leadership.

Advisory & Governance:

• Chair of Trustees, Modern Muse
• Advisor, The Youth Group
• Member, Royal Academy of Engineering International Committee