Chris Lock Email & Phone Number

I retired from full-time work in May 2014. Now I am embarking on a new set of challenges, such as:1. I am Chair of Lichfield University of the Third Age starting August 2016, and Leader of its History of Science Group.2. Fellow of the Operational Research Society (FORS), where I am a member of the Accreditation Panel from March 2014. This is an opportunity to "give -back" a little to the Society, assessing applicants for the grades of membership. 3. Hon. Treasurer of the SMIC Share… Show more I retired from full-time work in May 2014. Now I am embarking on a new set of challenges, such as:1. I am Chair of Lichfield University of the Third Age starting August 2016, and Leader of its History of Science Group.2. Fellow of the Operational Research Society (FORS), where I am a member of the Accreditation Panel from March 2014. This is an opportunity to "give -back" a little to the Society, assessing applicants for the grades of membership. 3. Hon. Treasurer of the SMIC Share club in Lichfield, Staffs. 4. Member of the Lichfield Science & Engineering Society 5. Member of The Johnson Society.6. Accredited Member of the Guild of Welcomers and Guides at Lichfield Cathedral7. Volunteer Tour Guide at Erasmus Darwin House Show less

Manager of IT and Services Programmes across UK Public Sector accounts.

Chris has managed and led a number of Programmes for Serco, including- Business Transition of Total-IT Ltd (a Serco Subsidiary)- Lead the growth of the Commercial Business Sector (with P&L responsibility) for the Business Transformation services and exceeded growth targets. - Sponsored key Programmes in Utilities and other sectors- Managed a key Offshore development programme in the Retail sector, developing a blended delivery model, through to delivery to Time cost and quality… Show more Chris has managed and led a number of Programmes for Serco, including- Business Transition of Total-IT Ltd (a Serco Subsidiary)- Lead the growth of the Commercial Business Sector (with P&L responsibility) for the Business Transformation services and exceeded growth targets. - Sponsored key Programmes in Utilities and other sectors- Managed a key Offshore development programme in the Retail sector, developing a blended delivery model, through to delivery to Time cost and quality standards. Show less

Chris developed and led the Consultancy Practice in ITNET serving a wide range of Commercial clients in Utilities, Retail and Financial Services industries.He built up a team of experienced IT and business consultants and personally delivered key assignments.

Responsible for delivery of Major Projects, pre- and post-sales, including bid management for the PFI contract won at Barnet & Chase Farm NHS Trust, a major SAP implementation project, and consultancy to improve IT support services.

Hon . Fellow, Clinical Operational Research Unit (Coru)

Phd, Management And Business Administration (O.R.)