Libby Penn

Libby Penn is an accomplished Chief Operating Officer (COO) known for her expertise in driving business growth across various industries. With a focus on enhancing shareholder value through the development of top-performing teams, she has an extensive background in high-growth technology companies in the UK and the US.

Currently affiliated with Candy Capital, Libby serves as the COO for Betconnect, a prominent sports betting exchange, while offering strategic advice to several other ventures within Candy Capital's portfolio. She excels in fostering high-performance, cross-functional teams by implementing agile business strategies, continuous OKR measurement, and prioritizing company culture, recruitment, and talent development.

Libby's professional drive stems from her passion for creating technology-driven solutions that optimize efficiency. Her leadership style emphasizes aligning technology teams with client-facing operations to ensure that product roadmaps are value-centric and support clients' success strategies and growth objectives. As a results-driven, strategic leader, Libby maintains a positive and proactive approach to achieving shareholder value while nurturing a robust organizational culture.

Educationally, Libby Penn pursued an MPhil in American Literature at the University of Cambridge and holds a BA Hons in Philosophy & English from the University of Leeds. Her career has seen her hold impactful roles such as the COO and former Vice President Operations at Improbable, as well as executive positions at prominent companies like Betconnect Ltd., Blippar, and Spektrix. Libby's experience spans across various functions including business development, marketing, and operations management in companies like Huge Inc., Adstream, and Tag Worldwide.

Libby Penn's career trajectory reflects her commitment to driving business success through effective team leadership, strategic planning, and a relentless pursuit of innovation and operational excellence.