Spotlight On: Brian Simpson

Brian Simpson, Product Owner at Lloyds Banking Group shares how he got into tech and how he's contributed to the local ecosystem.

The Spotlight Series is back!

We’re kicking off this 2026 season with an insightful conversation with Brian Simpson, Product Owner at Lloyds Banking Group.

In this episode, Brian shares how his career path led him into a tech-related role, details on the many (25!) events he collaborated on in the past year, and how these efforts contribute to a wider skills development plan.

He also shares some advice on what can make the local tech community even stronger.

“I’d encourage bigger organisations in the city who have those kinds of resources to work with a smaller counterparts and help develop that local tech ecosystem even further.”

Stay tuned each week for a new Spotlight episode, showcasing the best and brightest in the Leeds digital scene.

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