David Skinner Email & Phone Number

An accomplished IT and business executive with a passion for delivering value through technology for organisations. Known for being a creative and lateral thinker who encourages exploration of new possibilities to develop solutions that are both innovative and practical. A versatile business leader with a breadth of UK, Singapore, Philippines and international project experience, built on a base of more than two decades of leadership experience across Information Technology, Telecommunications and media businesses, leading to development of a valuable mix of business, technical, human and process perspectives. He is a highly respected professional who is able to build rapport with and inspire people across levels, both internal and external, to accomplish shared goals. He is a confident approachable individual with an open consultative style who encourages his subordinates and peers to challenge his thinking and ideas to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.Proven Competencies in :• Strategic Planning, Solution Design and Execution, delivering real business benefits through balancing the creation and execution of strategic technology roadmaps• Programme Management and Commercially Savvy, structuring deals for win-win outcomes, while ensuring clear governance and control mechanisms are in place• Operations Management, particularly driving business outcomes through cost effective and innovative technology solutions and deployment.• Communication and Change Management, understanding business needs, ensuring IT and business alignment and buy-in to the vision by key stakeholders, including the senior executive team.• Building and Motivating a Strong Team, through an open leadership style where debate and critique is encouraged to ensure optimal outcomes as well as developing a rich organizational talent pool and pipeline.• M&A Due Diligence and assessments of strategic investments in both infrastructure business and software companies

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  Henley Business School

  Business Administration And Management, General