Dame Stephanie Shirley CH DBE Dame Stephanie Shirley, 2013 Born Vera Buchthal[1] (1933-09-16) 16 September 1933 Dortmund, Germany Known for Philanthropy and founding the IT company, FI Group (now part of Sopra Steria) Website steveshirley.com Medical career Profession Businesswoman Institutions FI Group (Sopra/Steria) Chair The Shirley Foundation Specialism Autism