Female Tech Leader Transforming the Digital Future, 2026
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Bev O’Connell
Bev O’Connell is the Founder and CEO of BookSwipe, a community-driven platform created to bring people together through the simple and powerful act of sharing physical books. Along with her co-founder, Tilly Wallace, she is building more than just an app. She is shaping a space where stories travel from one hand to another, conversations begin naturally, and human connection is placed back at the centre of technology. Bev leads the overall vision, partnerships, and long-term strategy of BookSwipe, while Tilly plays a vital role in growth planning, operations, and scaling the business.


