DigyCorp appoints Professor Mark Girolami as Non‑Executive Director
Reading, UK – 28 July 2025
DigyCorp, a leader in digital twin and monitoring innovation for sustainable outcomes, is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mark A. Girolami as a Non‑Executive Director. Mark brings deep expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence, data-centric engineering, and world-leading research strategy.
A global authority in AI and data science
Mark Girolami isone of the most respected experts in machine learning, statistics, anddata-centric engineering. Holding the Sir Kirby Laing Chair of Civil Engineering at Cambridge since 2019 and serving as Chief Scientist at the Alan Turing Institute since October 2021, he has spearheaded breakthrough research in machine learning, AI and data science. A Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society of Edinburgh,Mark also received the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award in 2012, and the Guy Medal in Silver from the Royal Statistical Society in 2023.
Prior to Cambridge, he was Chair of Statistics at Imperial College and earlier spent a decade as a Chartered Engineer at IBM—giving him a rare blend of deep academic and industry insight.
Driving DigyCorp’s growth and sustainable innovation
In his role on DigyCorp’s board, Mark will contribute visionary leadership and governance on machine learning & AI integration and help steer the company’s digital solutions to pioneer sustainable initiatives. His leadership in data-centric methodologies—such as digital twins, infrastructure health monitoring, and predictive modelling—aligns with DigyCorp’s mission to deliver responsible and impactful tech solutions.
“Mark’s combination of world-class machine learning research and practical engineering know-how will be pivotal as DigyCorp seeks to scale ethically and sustainably,” said Naeem Atta, CEO of DigyCorp. “His guidance will help us unlock new capabilities and drive long‑term growth.”
Commenting on his appointment, Mark Girolami added:
“I’m excited to work alongside DigyCorp’s leadership to harness machine learning and data centric engineering in ways that are ethical, innovative, and sustainable. There’s real potential to tackle global challenges through digitally driven environmental and infrastructure solutions.”
About DigyCorp
Headquartered in Reading, DigyCorp develops advanced digital technologies to empower businesses and communities in their sustainability journeys. With smart sensing, AI-enabled analytics, and data-first platforms, DigyCorp helps clients monitor, optimize, and future-proof their operations for a greener tomorrow.
About Professor Mark Girolami
Mark A. Girolami is Sir Kirby Laing Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Cambridge, aFellow of Christ’s College Cambridge, and Chief Scientist at the Alan Turing Institute. He earned an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow in 2025, and the University of the West of Scotland in 2024 for his achievements in engineering and computing. He holds credentials at Imperial College and IBM and is Editor‑in‑Chief of Data‑Centric Engineering.
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