Selena Wark, head of data and CRM, Mind

What has been your path to power?

My first opportunity to work in data and technology came in 1999, when a friend offered me a role as a production manager for a city-based document management company. I love to learn new skills, find out how things work and solve complex problems, so I said “yes” immediately! It was there I learnt about bringing efficiencies to businesses through data-driven processes and technology.

I’d now got the bug for all things data and wanted to learn more. And it was my next move into sales and project management for a graphics company where I found my passion for managing high-end installs across London’s museums and galleries.

Nearly 20 years later, I’ve worked with a variety of not-for-profit organisations in data leadership, process improvement and technology transformation roles. I joined Mind in September 2020 against the backdrop of the COVID pandemic and the growing mental health crisis. Mind had just successfully adopted a new CRM and wanted me to develop a data transformation strategy to take things to the next level.

Working for Mind is incredibly rewarding. I am working with an awesome group of people, for a vital cause at an important moment in time. I’m proud of my team and everything we are achieving together.