A strategic IT leader with a broad technical background and strong people skills. Has developed industry-leading IT platforms, constantly identifying how IT innovations can improve business process. Operates at senior leadership level, shaping wider business strategy and leading operational and technological change. Leads by example, delivers results through strong collaboration with stakeholders and internal teams and fosters genuine partnerships with third parties.Areas of expertise:• Strategic planning and execution – development and implementation of business strategies and plans including acquisition, centralisation of IT provision and restructuring operational activities• IT strategic planning – development of IT strategy to support business growth objectives and deliver cost efficiencies, optimising use of new and existing technologies • Leading operational change – including optimisation of business systems and processes across inventory management, warehousing, finance and customer service• IT delivery – Establishing forward-looking IT functions including the recruitment, management and development of highly technical IT teams and management of external suppliers• Third party relationships – Building long- term third party supplier partnerships to deliver best value to the business, including acting as a reference site and conference speaker for key IT suppliers.