A visionary leader with over two decades of experience, most recently enabling and driving cultural change in support of strategic outcomes. As Head Technology Officer at West Midlands Fire Service, I have led large-scale transformation initiatives with multi-million-pound budgets, delivering operational efficiency and enhanced services through innovative use of technology and data while managing business continuity, information and cyber risks.My expertise lies in aligning technology with organisational strategy, influencing senior leadership, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation to deliver successful and lasting change. I excel at using my leadership and technical skills to solve complex business problems, enhancing outcomes and delivering community benefit.I have been a key advocate for Digital, Data & Technology holding national positions on the Home Office Data Board, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) Boards: Digital, Technology & Cyber, Data, Operational Communications, along with the Local Resilience Forum (LRF) Cyber Group. I also dedicate my time to work with partners to end the digital divide as part of my membership of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Coalition for Digital Inclusion.