Draft:Amanda Brock
Amanda Brock is a Scottish technology executive, lawyer, and advocate for open technology. She is the chief executive officer of OpenUK, a United Kingdom-based organisation focused on open source software, open hardware, and open data.[1][2]
Amanda Brock | |
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| Alma mater | University of Glasgow New York University Queen Mary University of London |
| Occupations | Technology executive, lawyer |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Employer | OpenUK |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
| Website | amandabrock |
Early life and education
[edit]Brock is originally from Scotland. She studied at the University of Glasgow before completing a Master of Comparative Jurisprudence at New York University and a Master of Laws (LLM) in intellectual property law and information technology law at Queen Mary University of London.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Brock began her career as a lawyer specialising in technology law and intellectual property. She later worked in internet law and e-commerce law during the early development of the commercial internet, including involvement with Freeserve.[5]
She went on to serve as General Counsel at Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, where she established and led the company's legal function.[6]
In 2019, Brock became chief executive officer of OpenUK, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing open technology. Under her leadership, the organisation has expanded its role in public policy, industry collaboration, and advocacy for open source ecosystems.[7]
Publications and speaking
[edit]Brock is a contributor to technology policy discussions and a frequent speaker at international conferences. She is the editor of Open Source: Law, Policy and Practice (2022), a multi-author work on legal and governance issues in open source software.[8]
Recognition
[edit]Brock has been included in industry lists such as the IT Leaders 100 and Computer Weekly’s ranking of influential women in UK technology. She has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards.[9]
Other activities
[edit]In addition to her technology work, Brock has been involved in cultural initiatives, including founding a Scottish cultural festival in London and establishing an art-related business.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Amanda Brock : AI Expert". oecd.ai. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock". AI for Good. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock". Open Source Initiative. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock | CEO, OpenUK". WeAreTechWomen - Supporting Women in Technology. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock profile". OpenUK. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock profile". OpenUK. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock". SFSCON. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock – OpenUK". Open Access Government. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
- ↑ "Amanda Brock profile". Computing. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ↑ "Professor Amanda Brock - European Representative at Open Invention Network". THE ORG. Retrieved 2026-03-18.