Gareth James Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

West End, England, Gb

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Chester, Cheshire, Gb

Founded the company and built the technology that powers worldwide blue-chip customers. From zero to multi-million annual recurring revenues, in less than 3 years, created high-performing teams and award-winning technology.Intilery develop and provide state of the art digital customer engagement software and insightful consultancy, designed to support clients with the formation and enhancement of their Customer Relationship Management strategies (CRM).We developed the first real-time Customer Data Platform that is used by the likes of SkyBet, Moneysupermarket, William Hill, South African Airways and Sykes Cottages, plus many others.A hands-on CEO who was very active in the development of the technology, programming as part of the engineering team for the duration of my involvement.As part of the role, I presented at many public events, here is an example of activity in 2016Fundamentals of Machine Learning - London June 2016 - @Moo #TechTuesday Digital Transformation - Manchester June 2016 - @Code #iodnweventsJudging Panel MPA Inspire Awards - Manchester June 2016 - @MPAArtificial Intelligence - Manchester April 2016 - @BusinessRocksGuest Lecture at Chester University - April 2016 - @ChesterUNIProgrammer to CEO - Chester March 2016 - @ChesterDevsCustomer Engagement - Manchester March 2016Future of Retail - Manchester Feb 2016 - @insidernwest #NWretailCustomer Engagement - Manchester Feb 2016 - @ProlificLive

Chairman, and advisor to a successful insurance start-up (now an established brand) specialising in cycle insurance. Worked with the CEO and board to develop the product and brand, along with assisting the IT team to deliver the technology roadmap. Mentored the CTO by providing technology leadership guidance.

Working with the executive team at Kabbee to help grow the business from startup to a successful consumer technology brand. Developed the in-house technology team from a very small number of developers to a large high-performing department, Kabbee carried out a series of funding rounds with high profile investors.

Manchester, Gb

CIO for THG (The Hut Group) where I lead the IT department with responsibilities for all operational systems, product development, information management and digital strategy, growing the technology department to 200+ members of staff and transforming the IT function by aligning it to the business strategy. A member of the board and deeply involved with the acquisition of several high-profile companies by THG (MyProtein, LookFantastic, Mankind etc.).Responsible for implementing a number of critical growth projects, such as a new warehouse management system that replaced an in-house-developed end-of-life product.Part of the IPO team utilising my previous successful IPO experience with Moneysupermarket.

London, London, Gb

A member of the senior management team with key accountabilities included all aspects of architecture and IT strategy, controlling both development & project teams, leading the delivery of a business investment portfolio of £20m+ pa, comprising multiple project deliveries• Appointed to lead strategic direction of development, aligning IT with long-term business expansion• Successfully delivered the design and implementation of a new enterprise architecture for the 2nd generation of Moneysupermarket.com• Led the implementation of Agile practices, implemented by 50+ developers – resulted in a net productivity gains of 60%• Successfully transformed the development function into a highly-capable software engineering function• Led the adoption of open-source technologies and virtual platforms, reducing capex by 70%• Leadership of 5+ solution architects and 75+ development staff, focused on delivery of leading business solutions• Appointed to the Plc Leadership Team to lead strategic company wide initiatives• Key member of IPO project and delivered presentations to financial analysts – (Moneysupermarket was the largest retail IPO since Google in 2004)• Responsible for development of international IT strategy• Head of IT for launch of Moneysupermarket Germany – this project was delivered on time and on budget

Gb

Internet startup advisor and Investor

Responsible for all aspects of IT, controlling both development and project teams, leading the delivery of a new business investment portfolio comprising multiple project deliveries.• Reported to the CEO and a member of the board• Delivered 5 new business developments and created new company infrastructure• Setup a dedicated IT team and put in place SLA’s with strategic partners and suppliers• Responsible for development of International and Local IT strategies