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An accomplished senior IT & digital manager, experienced in digital transformation, formulating strategies, cyber management, architecting solutions, third party supplier management, budget management and building outsourced and internal operational teams. Accomplished, versatile, and highly-experienced in acting as the lynchpin between IT & the business, with 20+ years of adding value via IT & Digital in B2B, B2C, leisure, Fintech, SME & global corporate sectors. Proactive as a ‘trusted partner’ to the business, bridging the gap between technology and business needs, converting strategy into change, boosting performance through capacity building, and aligning IT & business. Worked closely with the business to analyse and review the IT stack, people, process, security, and risks to improve ways of working and improve IT performance. Experienced in driving digital transformation. Sees both the ‘big picture’ and details, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement, understanding the challenge of transformation & BAU demands, articulating complex concepts to a non-technical audience. Approachable and inspiring as a Business Leader, with fantastic interpersonal skills, able to develop and empower high-performing technical teams of staff, promoting an open, encouraging people leadership style. Experienced as a multi-sector Technology Leader, with a strong track record around Infrastructure, Cloud Products and Services, Security and Infrastructure. Leverages innovative solutions to meet business needs. Successful digital transformation projects include Azure, outsourcing, leisure member admissions, CRM, booking, finance, HR systems, Big Data and ETL systems. Realises business benefits via use of technology.

Listed skills include Business Development, Business Strategy, Management, Business Analysis, and 21 others.