hedgehog lab appoints first female board member
Newcastle-headquartered global digital product consultancy hedgehog lab has welcomed Becky Odam to its board as investor director.
Becky represents BGF, one of the UK’s most active growth capital investors, and brings extensive international experience from PwC’s deal team.
She currently sits on several boards across the BGF portfolio, supporting scale-ups with strategic growth.
Becky said: “I am delighted to join the board of an innovative business like hedgehog lab, which provides cutting-edge AI, mobile app and web development solutions to a longstanding customer base.
“I look forward to supporting the board in unlocking further opportunities within their continually evolving market and recruiting more best-in-class talent.”
Becky’s appointment marks a milestone as the first female board member in hedgehog lab’s history and reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Sarat Pediredla, chief executive of hedgehog lab, added: “We are incredibly excited to welcome Becky to the hedgehog lab board.
“Her extensive experience and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and grow.
“This appointment also marks a significant step forward in our commitment to diversity and inclusion at the highest levels of our organisation as we accelerate our growth plans.”
Looking to promote your product/service to SME businesses in your region? Find out how Bdaily can help →
Enjoy the read? Get Bdaily delivered.
Sign up to receive our daily bulletin, sent to your inbox, for free.
Why investors are still backing the North East
Time to stop risking Britain’s family businesses
A year of growth, collaboration and impact
2000 reasons for North East business positivity
How to make your growth strategy deliver in 2026
Powering a new wave of regional screen indies
A new year and a new outlook for property scene
Zero per cent - but maximum brand exposure
We don’t talk about money stress enough
A year of resilience, growth and collaboration
Apprenticeships: Lower standards risk safety
Keeping it reel: Creating video in an authenticity era