Farida Gibbs is the CEO and Founder of Gibbs Hybrid, Europe’s largest minority woman-owned business and a globally certified woman-owned business. Gibbs Hybrid is an award-winning Consulting and Technology Services firm offering a "hybrid approach" assisting corporations with Infrastructure, Cyber Security, AI & ML, Digital Transformation, Data Science Analytics and Cloud Services across the UK, Europe and the US employing diverse, innovative and highly skilled employees. Farida has built a unique people-powered culture which is collaborative, inclusive and success-orientated and prides her business on respect, reputation, commitment, quality at speed and exceptional service. Farida is an ambassador for MSDUK, sits on the WBE Council of WEConnect International and was appointed by HM Cabinet Office to the SME Business Advisory Panel. Her determination has led to huge successes including Most Influential CEO IT Consulting and Business Services (London), Businesswoman of the Year (MSDUK), Women In Tech 100, Winner of Leadership Team of the Year at The Toast of Surrey Awards, Finalist in Director of the Year at The Toast of Surrey Awards, E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, Global Power 100 Women in Staffing, Business Woman of the Year at British Muslim Award, Global Enterprising Woman of the Year Award and more.