Our Women in TechWorks group will be hosting an online town hall webinar designed to bring members together and share important updates. This session will provide an opportunity to connect, stay informed, and engage with the broader community.

During the webinar, our Steering Group will share updates on current initiatives and highlight upcoming events and opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into what’s ahead and how to get involved in shaping the future of Women in TechWorks.

Hosted by Jillian Hughes

Head of Semiconductors & DESN Network Director @ TechWorks and Women in TechWorks Founder

Jillian began her career with a recognised apprenticeship at National Semiconductor in Greenock, Scotland, completing her training in 1991. Over the next 15 years, she built deep technical expertise in semiconductor equipment and process engineering, working with major multinational companies including Seagate Microelectronics, Motorola, and Freescale Semiconductor.

She went on to lead operations across several specialised semiconductor businesses, focusing on the manufacture, refurbishment, sale, and service of high value capital equipment.

In April 2020, Jillian was appointed NMI Director at Techworks, the UK’s semiconductor trade association. In this role, she drew on her extensive industry knowledge to support UK semiconductor companies and worked closely with industry and academia to raise the sector’s profile within Government.

Jillian later served as Chief Operating and Financial Officer at Dalrada Technology and Deposition Technology, where she oversaw the development and manufacture of advanced capital equipment for emerging semiconductor markets. She has since returned to Techworks as Head of Semiconductors, leading the Semiconductor Systems Design Network (DESN) and bringing together the UK’s dynamic chip design community to drive collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Jillian also serves on the Board of Directors at Wafer Fab Solutions, where she provides strategic business and financial guidance.